In the Italian folktale of 'Vineyard I Was and Vineyard I Am' three people handle a misunderstanding in the most adult way possible, talking through the issue at hand and not overreacting (too much).

Title: Italian Popular Tales Author: Thomas Frederick Crane

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'The Half-Chick' is the perfect cautionary tale about being rude and dismissive to those you meet along your journey. Because everyone needs a little help sometimes.

From: The Green Fairy Book Editor: Andrew Lang

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In 'Elivra, the Sainted Princess' we see the conflict between the historical King Wamba and his secretly Christian daughter, Elvira.

From: Tales from the Lands of Nuts and Grapes Author: Charles Sellers and Others

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In 'The Wicked King' the King is truly wicked, but the more interesting character (in my opinion) is his enabler, the executioner.

From: Tales from the Lands of Nuts and Grapes

Author: Charles Sellers and Others

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'The Three Ruling Gods' tells us the story of how the Gods of the Water, Earth and Heavens came to be, and why they appear the way they do.

From: The Chinese Fairy Book Editor: R. Wilhelm

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In the Chinese tale of 'The Silkworm Goddess' we learn about the origin of the Goddess who is tasked with protecting the silkworm. And it's quite the story.

From: The Chinese Fairy Book Editor: R. Wilhelm

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In the first of three new stories from China we have 'The Great Flood' a story that has familiar elements from the Judeo-Christian tradition, Russian folklore and others.

From: The Chinese Fairy Book Author: R. Wilhelm

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'The Knave of Bergen' is the tale of an executioner who was, thankfully, able to think on his feet.

From: Legends of the Rhine Author: Wilhelm Ruland

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The magistrates in 'The Cathedral Clock' are some of the most shortsighted rulers to have ever come into power. No pun intended.

From: Legends of the Rhine Author: Wilhelm Ruland

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The German folktale of 'The Toy of the Young Giantess' is all about remembering to keep perspective in mind.

From: Legends of the Rhine Author: Wilhelm Ruland

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