Jason Weiser and Carissa Weiser tell stories from myths, legends, and folklore that have shaped cultures throughout history. Some, like the stories of Aladdin, King Arthur, and Hercules are stories you think you know, but with surprising origins. Others are stories you might not have heard, but really should. All the stories are sourced from world folklore, but retold for modern ears. These are stories of wizards, knights, Vikings, dragons, princesses, and kings from the time when the world beyond the map was a dangerous and wonderful place.
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228-Italian Folklore: Full Circle
Two stories from the Italian writer Giovanni Francesco Straparola, who earns the title of one of the earliest fairy tale writers, putting tales down to paper in the 1500s. On the first, you'll learn that you can't con an honest man...and that you really shouldn't, because the honest man three con men do trick out of a mule comes back for vengeance...and beats the con men at their own game.
On the second story, three men are proudly lazy and make a bet to see who can be the laziest scoundrel. They all try to win...by failing.
The creature is a Bannick! He wants to watch you take a bath!
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Music:
"New Skin" by Podington Bear
"Caterpillar Brigade" by Podington Bear
"Cracked Nut Suite" by Podington Bear
"Re:Joyce" by Podington Bear
"Shapeshifters" by Podington Bear
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