Ever wondered what the property value of Baba Yaga’s house is? Or the Executioner’s salary in 1001 nights? Is Ursula the real hero in the Little Mermaid? Is Harry Potter a Disney Princess? Does Supreme executive power derive from the masses or strange women in lakes? Join Fox and Sparrow as they journey out of the Enchanted Forest to share Fairy Tales, Myths and Legends. If you’ve ever wondered about the origins of these fantastic tales and where to find them, then join us on Wednesdays, every fortnight.
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Gesamtlänge aller Episoden: 1 day 21 hours 34 minutes
episode 49: The Crystal Casket
Fox & Sparrow are back together for a new year with a new wild tale to tell! This Italian tale is like Snow White if it was made by Studio Ghibli. From an evil stepmother to a mischievous eagle and a questionable prince, our female protagonist, E...
episode 50: The Apothecary and the Mermaid: An African-American Tale
Storms, doctors of dead things, a damp mob and a miserable mermaid make this a mermaid story straight from the heart and soul of South Carolina’s literary tradition. Please enjoy the African-American tale of the "Apothecary and the Mermaid" collected...
episode 51: The Pooka of Kildare
In honour of St Patrick's Day, Fox and Sparrow look at an Irish folktale from the county of Kildare. In this quaint county, there is a grand manor with some peculiar goings on, and the servants are spooked. Little do they realize that a pooka, an ani...
episode 52: Fatima & the Crow: A Persian Tale
Spring has finally arrived in the Enchanted Forest, but it's also the Persian New Year, Nowruz! In honour of this celebration, Fox and Sparrow explore the classic Persian folktale: Fatima and the Crow. This cozy story will make you feel like you have...
episode 53: Mullah Nasruddin: The Wise Fool
This week Fox & Sparrow laugh out loud as they retell a series of very short stories starring Mullah Nasruddin. Enjoying the Podcast? We want to hear from you! Leave us a review on Podchaser or follow us on Goodpods and tell us what story you ...
episode 54: Oops! All Yōkai Cats Episode
This week Fox & Sparrow embrace their love of cats in this cat-centric episode. But not all cats are cute and friendly as they look closer at the Japanese Yokai Bakeneko and Nekomata. Enjoy the Podcast? We want to hear from you! Leave us a rev...