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- How Rabbit Caught the Sun in a Trap - An Omaha Folktale
In 'How Rabbit Caught the Sun in a Trap' we hear the story of a sun catcher who hated not being first to the hunt (even though he was).
Title: Myths and Legends of the Great Plains Author: Unknown Editor: Katharine Berry Judson
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6 min - The Legend of The Peace Pipes - An Omaha Folktale
In 'The Legend of The Peace Pipe' we get a view of the origins of the peace pipe from the Omaha nation.
Title: Myths and Legends of the Great Plains Author: Unknown Editor: Katharine Berry Judson
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7 min - Father and Son - An American Folktale
We often romanticize it, but in the individual stories of soldiers we see the true brutality of war. The American folktale of 'Father and Son' tells such a tale and the impact that it can have on generations.
From: Myths And Legends Of Our Own Land Author: Charles M. Skinner
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8 min - Hana-Saka-Jiji - A Japanese Folktale
In the Japanese folktale of 'Hana-Saka-Jiji' we meet two old couples who couldn't be more opposite of each other, and in the end each gets their due.
From: Japanese Fairy Tales Author: Grace James
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12 min - The Star Lovers - A Japanese Folktale
The meddlesome father in this story of love from Japan may be a Deity, but that unfortunately doesn't make him any less of a villain to 'The Star Lovers'.
From: Japanese Fairy Tales Author: Grace James
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12 min - The Fire Quest - A Japanese Folktale
Heading back to Japan this week we start with a story that tells us why moths and other insects are drawn to a flame. And of course it's blamed on a female insect. 🙄
From: Japanese Fairy Tales Author: Grace James
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9 min - Blondine's Awakening – Beau-Minon - A French Folktale
In 'Blondine's Awakening – Beau-Minon - A French Folktale' our Princess awakens to find herself alone in the enchanted Forest of Lilacs. Or is she really alone?
From: Old French Fairy Tales Author: Comtesse Sophie Ségur
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7 min - The Forest of Lilacs - A French Folktale
In Part 3 of Blondine, 'The Forest of Lilacs' we get a bit of breather as the young Princess comes to the realization that she is lost in the enchanted forest.
From: Old French Fairy Tales Author: Comtesse Sophie Ségur
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5 min - Blondine Lost - A French Folktale
This week we're catching up with the story of Blondine with Part 2, 'Blondine Lost' where we see the young Princess become lost in an enchanted forest.
From: Old French Fairy Tales Author: Comtesse Sophie Ségur
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14 min - Why Dogs Wag Their Tails - A Filipino Folktale
Our final story from the Philippines this week is one of my favorite types of stories - an origin tale that tries to explain an animal's behavior. In this case it's 'Why Dogs Wag Their Tails'.
From: Philippine Folk Tales
Author: Mabel Cook Cole
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Every week The Folktale Project brings you new folklore, fairytales, myths and legends from around the world. Some tales you've heard before and some brand new.