Tales From The Enchanted Forest

Sparrow Shorts: Monkey Banana Bananza

Wed, 10 Jun 2026 05:05:00 -0400

We all know that monkeys love bananas. But did you know that they also believe all bananas belong to them? Join Sparrow as she flies to Brazil to learn more about this in this week's story, "Why the Bananas Belong to the Monkey".

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The Lad and the Dubious Magical Item: Sámi Folktale

Wed, 27 May 2026 05:05:00 -0400

The story of “The Lad who stole a Troll’s Hat, a Bird and a Horse and Married the Princess” comes from “Sámi Folktales from the Near and Far Worlds” by Just Knud Qvigstad and Isak Saba as translated by Barbara Sjoholm published just yesterday through the University of Minnesota Press! We were lucky enough to receive an early edition of the book and it was a treat to look through all the different stories of the Sámi people.

This story is truly one that makes you ask: WHY and HOW instead of what since it's all technically in the title!

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The Enchantee Awards

Wed, 13 May 2026 07:55:04 -0400

Happy 5th Anniversary, Travellers! What started as a pandemic project is still going strong and we wanted to share our top "Enchantees" with you! We scoured our entire catalogue to find the best myths, fairy tales and folklore that cover such prestigious categories as:

The Failing Forward Award

Wait, that's why? Award

It’s Hot and it’s Cold Award

Somehow that works Award

Let us know what your nominations would have been!

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Sparrow's Search For Rain: A Canadian Tale

Wed, 29 Apr 2026 06:39:39 -0400

It is a truth universally acknowledged that a beautiful, accomplished young woman must be in want of a husband who can keep her happy. Unfortunately, she ends up being courted by a Canadian-Wolf-Bird and a trickster fox. How does that lead to a Sparrow searching for Whirlwinds and Rain? Well, you'll have to listen to find out!

April showers bring May flowers and we'll be searching for rain in this Canadian story from the 1922 book of Canadian fairy tales by Cyrus Macmillan.

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Greek Myths: Artemis and Orion

Thu, 16 Apr 2026 16:33:35 -0400

With all the buzz around NASA's Artemis II lunar mission with the Orion spacecraft, we thought now was a great refresher on the Greek Olympian herself- Artemis! The Goddess of the Hunt is the daughter of Zeus and Leto, sister of Apollo, and the maybe lover of Orion!

Learn about her origin story, the Homeric Hymns to Artemis, some of her wrath myths involving Niobe and her involvement in the Trojan War (where we also mention an epic roast by Hera). Of course, we also cover the three different storytelling traditions involving the Goddess and Orion.

Stick around for the end when we review some of our ARC's for the month including: “How to Calm a Rain Bull” by Denise Gallagher, “Nell O'Dell Hates Quests” by Emily B. Martin, "Aicha" by Soraya Bouazzaoui and "The Infinite Sadness of Small Appliances" by Glenn Dixon.

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The Women of the Trojan War III

Wed, 01 Apr 2026 08:00:00 -0400

Travellers, we've covered most of the major players coming into the Trojan War and now it is time for the Iliad itself! That's right, the prologue and preamble was longer than the Iliad section, but don't worry as we will pull from the Odyssey along with other plays and writings to draw a picture of what happened to our sisters who started it all- Helen and Clytemnestra. Featuring one of my favourite confrontations with a Goddess probably ever and lots of feminine rage!

Fox and Sparrow draw a close to the Trojan War series (for now) with part three: The Women of the Trojan War.

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House of Troy and Atreus: The Trojan War II

Wed, 18 Mar 2026 08:00:00 -0400

Last episode we dove into the beginnings of the Trojan War- namely centred around Helen of Sparta and her legendary, divine beauty that changed the world forever. However, more threads of fate were being woven together than just in the House of Sparta. The Trojan royal family had many secrets of their own....as did the House of Atreus...things are about to get a lot more messy before we can step into the war itself. So back in time we go!

Weaving through Homer's Iliad & Odyssey, the Cyrpia and countless histories, plays and poems, we bring you part two on the House of Troy and the Curse of the Atreides.

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House of Sparta: The Trojan War I

Wed, 04 Mar 2026 07:29:44 -0500

The Trojan War is the last great clash of the Greek heroes and it was all due to one face that launched a thousand ships- or was it? Join Fox and special guest, Squirrel, as we launch our first episode in our three part series on the lead up to the Trojan War and the women at the centre of it all.

There are two prophecies Zeus receives about bringing calamity to mankind. The first involves Helen of Sparta who was born with a curse already laid upon her by both her divine father, Zeus, and her mortal stepfather. Starting with Leda and the Swan, the Abduction of Helen by Theseus and the Suitor's Oath, we work our way through Helen's story. The second prophecy involves Thetis and her son so we side quest through the history of Peleus as well.

Weaving through Homer's Iliad & Odyssey, the Cyrpia and countless histories, plays and poems, we bring you part one of our series on the Trojan War with: The House of Sparta.

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Thor Vs Utgard-Loki: The Norse Olympics

Wed, 11 Feb 2026 08:24:02 -0500

With the 2026 Winter Olympics in full swing, let's take you on a journey to the Norse Olympics in the Land of the Giants! Thor and Loki make their way to Utgard where King Utgard-Loki challenges them to feats in order for them to stay. But, not all is as it seems...

Collected from Snorri Sturluson’s Prose Edda and "Folklore and Legends of Scandinavia" edited by Charles Tibbitts.

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Heer and Ranjha: Punjabi Folklore

Thu, 29 Jan 2026 05:05:00 -0500

Ever wondered where the "Heer and Ranjha" verse in Bachna Ae Haseeno's “Jogi Mahi” come from? Or who the Ranjha from the movie Sheershah's hit song is about? Well, we went down the rabbit hole so you don't have to! Join us as we tell the tragic tale of Heer and her lover, Ranjha that is sadly still applicable to life today.

We used many versions in our retelling with the main text being from Waris Shah with English translations by Charles Frederick Usborne and Umer Munir. Also, Muhammad Sheeraz’s translation of the urdu version by Shafi Aqueel from his book Folk Tales of Pakistan and R.C Temple's Legends of the Punjab.

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King Frost and the Snow Maiden: A Russian Folktale

Wed, 14 Jan 2026 09:17:21 -0500

Based on the snow conditions, it looks like King Frost has passed by, so why not tell a story to keep him at bay? For the first episode in the new year, we have a Fox short as Sparrow gathers more tales for the rest of 2026.

Our story today has the classic trope of "Kind and Unkind Girls" as taken from Edith Martha Almedingen’s retelling of Russian folktales based on the works of Aleksandr Nikolaevich Afanasev. Sometimes, it's nice to just see good rewarded and bad punished. Oh, and there's a Fairy Queen.

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Tales from the Box Office: The Swan Princess

Wed, 31 Dec 2025 05:05:00 -0500

It's time to say farewell to another year and as everyone settles into the internight days before the real start of 2026, we have a light hearted episode today on the Swan Princess movie! By now, you must be sick of Christmas classics and hallmark shows full of snow and Santa, so join Fox and Sparrow for a look back on one of Sparrow's favourite tales based on the ballet by Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky.

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The Ghost Deacon of Myrká: Icelandic Christmas Story

Wed, 17 Dec 2025 05:23:17 -0500

It's only 8 days until Christmas which means its time for a Christmas ghost story! Join us as we tell the harrowing tale of the The Deacon of Dark River also known as The Deacon of Myrká. Unlike Scrooge, this Christmas ghost had an unfortunate death and wanted to drag his poor lover down into hell with him. Spooky festive cheer to all those who celebrate and those who don't! This story comes to us from Jón Árnason's translated version in Icelandic Legends.

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When Tawhaki Met the Sky Fairy: Maori Fairy Tales

Wed, 03 Dec 2025 13:11:22 -0500

It's almost like When Harry Met Sally, except Tawhaki literally climbs through the sky to get his girl. Straight from Edith Howes’ 1913 book titled, Maoriland Fairy Tales, we bring you a fairy story from New Zealand all about how having great upper body strength and carpentry skills can win you magic and love.

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Wizards and Witches at Pengersick Castle: Cornish Tale II

Wed, 12 Nov 2025 05:05:00 -0500

Welcome back to part two of our wild haunted ride at Pengersick Castle in Cornwall! Last time we left off with pirates and revenge and this time we'll pick up with Lord-Enchanter Pengersec and the Witch of Fraddam! He's less of a boy wizard and more of a reclusive-locked-up-in-his-tower-summoning-spirits type of wizard, but still makes for a great legend!

We are continuing using Robert Hunt’s Popular Romances of the West of England which tells three stories based on ‘How Pengerswick became a Sorcerer,""The Lord of Pengerswick an Enchanter” and “The Witch of Fraddam and Pengerswick" as well as William Bottrell’s "Legends of Pengersec" from his Traditions and Hearthside Stories of West Cornwall.

So settle in for Wizards and Witches at Pengersick Castle! Part two of our series on Pengersick castle. Be sure to listen to part one: Murder and Magic at Pengersick Castle!

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Murder and Magic at Pengersick Castle: Cornish Tale I

Wed, 05 Nov 2025 05:05:00 -0500

Strange things are afoot at Pengersick Castle in Cornwall and they include (but are not limited to) murder, vengeful spirits, pirates, enchanters, witches, love potions, civil war and generational trauma! That's right, we are going to dive deep into the stories of Lord Pengersec using Robert Hunt’s Popular Romances of the West of England which tells three stories based on ‘How Pengerswick became a Sorcerer,""The Lord of Pengerswick an Enchanter” and “The Witch of Fraddam and Pengerswick" as well as William Bottrell’s "Legends of Pengersec" from his Traditions and Hearthside Stories of West Cornwall.

So settle in for Murder and Magic at Pengersick Castle, Part One!

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Jikininki: The Japanese Flesh Eater

Wed, 15 Oct 2025 05:05:00 -0400

A monk comes across an odd priest and an even odder town. You see, on the first night after a death, the entire village empties out for fear of the flesh eater. Curious, the Monk chooses to stay and that night, he beholds a frightening sound...then a frightening shape...then- what happens next? Well, you'll have to listen or read the 1998 book, Kwaidan: Stories and Studies of Strange Things, by Lafcadio Hearn to find out more!

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Katabasis: Orpheus and Eurydice

Wed, 24 Sep 2025 08:40:44 -0400

R.F Kuang's Katabasis has reignited the discourse around journeying into the underworld as a storytelling device. We've covered many stories in the past with the theme of Katabasis (namely Inanna and Persephone), so why not deep dive into the various versions of Orpheus' myth especially with Supergiant Games' Hades II coming out! Join us as we trace Orpheus and Eurydice's story from Pindar to Virgil and Ovid all the way to Supernatural, Buffy the Vampire Slayer and Hadestown as we ask the age old question- why did Orpheus turn?

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Katcha And The Devil: A Czech Folk Tale

Wed, 17 Sep 2025 08:38:27 -0400

Sometimes when you find the Shadow-Daddy of your dreams, you won't care that you're dancing with the Devil. Instead, you'll hold him tight until he needs to find a way to get rid of you! Join Fox and Sparrow as they share a tale that frightens even the devil himself! It is the tale of Katcha and the Devil by Czech writer Božena Němcová from her collection Národní báchorky a powěsti (Folk Stories and Legends) with English translations from the book Czechoslovak Fairy Tales by Parker Filmore.

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Firemakers: An Australian Tale

Wed, 03 Sep 2025 05:54:49 -0400

What one single creation probably changed the course of human evolution? If you're thinking tools then you're close but we're thinking FIRE! If you're looking for a tutorial on how to make a fire in Australia then this is not the episode for you! However, if you are searching for a tale on how Bootoolgah, the crane, and Goonur, the kangaroo rat, created fire and then hid it away from everyone else- then you're in the right place!

Today’s Australian folktale comes to us from the 1896 book, Australian Legendary Tales: folklore of the Noongahburrahs as told to the Piccaninnies, by K. Langloh Parker.

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The Salty Goose Girl: A Grimm Tale

Wed, 06 Aug 2025 06:50:20 -0400

Combining the stories of the "Goose Girl" and "Love like Salt," we have the tale of the Goose Girl at the Well from the Brothers Grimm! The moral lessons of this tale?

1. Sometimes helping a wild old lady do a meaningless task that feels like torture is worth the hassle.

2. Telling your father you love him like salt can lead to immediate exile...who knew Kings could be so salty?

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Tales From The Box Office: K-Pop Demon Hunters

Wed, 23 Jul 2025 06:07:58 -0400

Welcome back to our special "Box Office" episodes where we look at the folklore behind the fiction. Today we deep dive into the mythology and monsters behind "K-Pop Demon Hunters" using interviews from co-directors Maggie Kang and Chris Appelhans.

We might not be covering tales of your idols, but we're still golden because we'll be discussing demon-hunting Shamans, the tale of Princess Bari, Jeoseung saja, Dokkaebi and Gwishin.

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Who's That Animal: Fables and Tales

Wed, 09 Jul 2025 08:38:23 -0400

If you love playing "Who's that Pokemon" then this is the fable game for you! Join Fox as she tries to guess the animals in each tale Sparrow has collected! Sometimes with a furry clue and sometimes without- Sparrow shares 6 short tales from all around the world including tricksters and revenge!

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The Princess-Knight and the Princess: A Romanian Tale II

Wed, 25 Jun 2025 05:18:50 -0400

This story is adapted from Petre Inspirescu's "Ileana Simziana" or "liane of the Golden Tresses" and is the final part of the story so be sure to check out part one: "The Princess who would be a Prince."

Last episode the young Princess set off on her quest to save her Empire and her family by pretending to be a Prince. After passing her father's tests and proving her courage, she arrives at the palace and quickly becomes entangled in a quest to free the beautiful Princess Iliane of the Golden Tresses. Fall in love with wave-jumping witches, gender defying curses and oddly enough- security guard nuns.

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The Princess who would be a Prince: A Romanian Tale I

Wed, 11 Jun 2025 05:05:00 -0400

When the ailing ruler of the last nation to stand tall against a conquering nation finally surrenders, only one thing stands in the way of his people's peace- the Empire demands a prince as a hostage. Having only daughters, he tests their courage until his youngest proves her valour, courage and strength. So, she sets off to become the Princess who would be a Prince. This story is adapted from Petre Inspirescu. This is part one, so stay tuned for part two!

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The Betrothed of Destiny: An Armenian Adventure

Wed, 28 May 2025 05:05:00 -0400

The Prince of the West runs off for seven years to win the hand of the Princess of the East, but when things go sideways, she has to rely on her own skills and wit to survive! Joining her are 40 beautiful maidens as they don disguises, blades and even crowns to survive. The Betrothed of Destiny comes from The Golden Maiden and other folk tales and fairy stories told in Armenia by A.G. Seklemian (1898).

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The May Queen: The Welsh Mabinogion

Wed, 14 May 2025 05:05:00 -0400

It is May which means a whole host of things from Bealtaine to the emergence of the Oak King and Holly King, the Green Man, Persephone, the May Queen and other figures associated with rebirth and fertility. So, in honour of these celebrations and folk figures, we turn to the Welsh Mabinogion, a collection of stories from the 12th-13th centuries. Our first story is the abduction of Creiddylad and our second is the creation of the flower queen, Blodeuwedd.

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How the Tiger Got its Stripes: Brazilian Folktale

Wed, 23 Apr 2025 05:57:56 -0400

Today we head back to Brazil and our animal folktales straight from Fairy Tales from Brazil: how and why tales from Brazilian folk-lore by folklorist Elsie Spicer Eells. This explanatory tale takes us to a capitalist Tiger and his just punishment for exploiting his sole worker- the rabbit.

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Saemund the Wise: An Icelandic Wizard

Wed, 09 Apr 2025 08:27:23 -0400

Today we have three tales of Sæmund: The Wise Priest-Wizard of the North! Saemunder/Saemund, an Icelandic folk hero, attended the Black Magic school run by the devil himself. We look at how his tales may have been canonized from their original oral traditions. These tales are "Saemund at the Black School," "The Magic Whistle," and "Saemund on his Deathbed" which all come from “Scandinavian Folktales,” edited and translated by Jacqueline Simpson.

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The Fairy Tree of Dooros: An Irish Fairy Tale

Wed, 26 Mar 2025 05:05:00 -0400

The consequences of accidentally partying too hard after a hurling-match are too much to handle for one little fairy and his fairy tree. Edmund Leamy's Irish Fairy Tale includes the shortest exile known to storytelling, a helpful ogre, ugly princesses and helpful animal companions. Truly a tale for the bingo cards.

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Persian Pumpkin Tales

Wed, 12 Mar 2025 05:05:00 -0400

March is in full swing as the long preparations towards Nowruz (the Persian New Year) begin! To celebrate spring and all things pickled, we have two stories today- "The Pumpkin Child" and "The Rolling Pumpkin" from Iranian folklore traditions. Whether you want to listen to a Cinderella-esque fairy tale or the misadventures of an old woman, we have something for you!

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Andersen's Snow Queen: Part Two

Thu, 27 Feb 2025 04:45:44 -0500

Finish the story of the Snow Queen with us as we continue Gerda's journey to save Kai with the help of a chatty crow (and his sweetheart), another couple's happily ever after, the little Robber Girl and a reindeer from Lapland! Will Gerda's quest to save her beloved childhood friend end positively or will she have to just let it go?

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Andersen's Snow Queen: Part One

Wed, 12 Feb 2025 06:35:59 -0500

With the Groundhog proclaiming an extension to winter, why not go back to one of the most timeless tales of frost and shivers- Hans Christian Andersen's "The Snow Queen." She is an infamously familiar figure, but how many of us actually know this wild tale of friendship and love? Join Fox, Sparrow, Kai and Gerda as they tell this story about good and evil (with some trolls for effect). Part One covers chapters one to three of the tale.

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The Great Race: Chinese Zodiac

Wed, 29 Jan 2025 05:05:00 -0500

Happy Lunar New Year / Spring Festival to all those celebrating! Join Fox and Sparrow as we share the the tale of the Nian, the Jade Emperor's Great Race and the tale of the animals visit to Buddha. Out of the twelve zodiac animals, we discuss some of their attributes and what lies in store for us during the year of the wood Snake!

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The Snow Maiden: A Russian Faerie Tale

Wed, 15 Jan 2025 09:18:10 -0500

Spring and Father Frost had a lovely daughter who could never love, but what happens when she yearns to?

Aleksandr Ostrovsky's folk play "The Snow Maiden" had many harsh critics including ones that called it anti-theatrical, a story about a stupid king and his stupid subjects, and a pale imitation of Shakespeare's Midsummers Night Dream. However, despite the initial onslaught, the mythologically rich folk story later became a national hit. Follow us on this journey from Afanasyev's "Snow Child" all the way to Nikolai Rimsky‐Korsakov's opera!

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Lord Alaric's Lady: English Midsummer Tale

Wed, 18 Dec 2024 05:05:00 -0500

With Midwinter a few days away and the reign of the Holly King coming to an end, we turn to a Midsummer Tale to help warm us up during these cold months. Barbara Leonie Picard's tale "Lord Alaric's Lady" comes from her fairy tale collection called "The Faun and the Woodcutter" and reminds us what the true meaning of fairy-love stories should be.

We'll see you again in the New Year, Travellers! May your holidays be full of wonder and cheer.

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Puss In Boots

Wed, 04 Dec 2024 03:19:18 -0500

Shrek is full of fairy tale references and none are as cute as the character of Puss in Boots! Join us as we tell the tale of the oldest version of this 'trickster' cat-helper character from Giovanni Francesco Straparola's 1551 story Costantino Fortunato and Charles Perrault's 1697 version which was translated into Andrew Lang's Blue Fairy Book.

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Inanna and the Descent

Wed, 20 Nov 2024 05:50:05 -0500

Last time, Inanna, the Sumerian Goddess of war, love and sexuality stole the Mes, fought against Gilgamesh and lost while getting her brother-in-law killed. Now, she's on her way to pay her respects in the underworld to her sister, Ereshkigal, but unsurprisingly things do not go as planned. Join us in the second part of our Inanna series which includes the seasonal myth of Dumuzi!

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Inanna and The Sumerian Epic

Thu, 07 Nov 2024 05:05:00 -0500

Inanna, the Sumerian Goddess of war, love and sexuality is used to getting her way, but when she's rejected by Gilgamesh, her fury knows no bounds. Screaming down the heavens, getting her brother-in-law killed, and stealing the very essence of human civilization make up just the long list of what she does. Join us for part one of the tale of Inanna, possibly among the first female protagonists in a written text!

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The Pirate Ghost: Gombi Island

Wed, 23 Oct 2024 05:05:00 -0400

They say strange things happen in the Bayous of Louisiana. Hauntings, ghosts, mysterious disappearances and pirates. That's right, pirates! It's time to hoist the colours with Fox and Sparrow as they recount the tale of the Pirate Ghost of Gombi Island. This story comes from "Gumbo ya ya: A Collection of Louisiana folklore."

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The Curse of the Corn: A Scottish Tale

Wed, 09 Oct 2024 05:05:00 -0400

Travel with us to the Isle of Mull today as we share the story of the two sisters and a curse! Sibling rivalry maybe goes a bit too far in this revenge drama and the cost of betrayal is heavy. Listen to us chat about the corn maiden, folk traditions around the harvest, fae and of course, little sisters. This version is retold from “Clan Traditions and Popular Tales of the Western Highlands and Islands” collected from oral sources by Rev. John Gregorson Campbell.

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The Cobbler's Son and the Serpent: Uzbekistan

Wed, 25 Sep 2024 05:05:00 -0400

Continuing with our Campfire Tales, we have a hauntingly heroic tale from Uzbekistan! A haunted wood in Bukhara that no one dares step foot into, a poor cobbler's son and a beast of unimaginable horror....or is it? Step inside this unexpected folktale by Amina Shah as we explore more of the campfire tales told around the world.

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Murder Maggot: Campfire Tales

Wed, 11 Sep 2024 05:05:00 -0400

There's a slight chill in the air which means its time for falling leaves and tales of horror! Before there were True Crime Podcasts, there was just a campfire and the desire to scare your friends. So, join Fox and Sparrow as we explore the world of campfire tales, especially in North America! Our story is from Doc Forgey's retelling of the Minnesota Maggot! Where else do we find death, graveyard maggots and a line of corpses?

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The Hammer Heist: Norse Tale

Wed, 17 Jul 2024 05:05:00 -0400

Heists are all fun and games until somebody gets caught. Or was the person getting caught part of the REAL plan? And what happens if you're stealing from Thor the Thunderer himself? Join Sparrow as she explores The Lay of Thrym from the Poetic Edda.

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The Sky Bridge of Birds: A Korean Tale

Wed, 26 Jun 2024 08:53:43 -0400

It's a little bit too early to be celebrating the Chinese Qixi Festival or the Korean Chilseok, but the Japanese Tanabata festival is just around the corner, so we are sharing the tale of the Sky Bridge of Birds! You may know the story better as the Tale of the Cowherd and the Weaver Girl, but this version has a little more gambling and bankruptcy! Story adapted from William Elliot Griffis' book on Korean Folktales.

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Long Meg and the Summer Solstice: A Cumbrian Tale

Wed, 12 Jun 2024 05:57:12 -0400

Meg just wants to manage her coven of daughters in her quiet Cumbrian village, but when the solstice falls on the day before Lord's Day, she knows they have a strict curfew. Too bad that the Devil or the wizard Michael Scot (not affiliated to Dunder Mifflin) have other plans. Come join us as we explore the folktales around this Neolithic stone circle and recount the tale of Long Meg and her Daughters.

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Tales of Japanese Yōkai with Thersa Matsuura

Wed, 29 May 2024 04:57:32 -0400

Today's episode is all about Japanese Yōkai and Thersa Matsuura's new book "The Encyclopedia of Japanese Folklore." We chat about moving to a completely different country, crows, everyday folklore and the process behind compiling a book on folklore! You can find out more about Thersa's Uncanny Japan Podcast and books!

The gorgeous illustrations were done by Michelle Wang!

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Yokai, Yocat: Japanese Folktales

Wed, 15 May 2024 12:23:08 -0400

This episode is sponsored by cats! Join Fox and Sparrow as we delve into the wonderful world of Japanese Yokai, particularly the Bakeneko and the Nekomata. Be sure to check out the episode for some exciting news about our special guest for the next episode!

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Horse Hooves: Mexican Folktales

Wed, 01 May 2024 05:05:00 -0400

Join Fox on a solo trip down to Mexico with three fun regional folktales! From the Endless Story to Horse Hooves and Chicken Feet, these delightful stories are the perfect transition away from the doom and gloom of winter as we celebrate May!

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Mullah Nasruddin: The Wise Fool

Wed, 17 Apr 2024 05:05:00 -0400

This week Fox & Sparrow laugh out loud as they retell a series of very short stories starring Mullah Nasruddin. His stories come from all over, but they share something in common- readers are left feeling confused on whether Nasruddin is wise or a fool. Today we explore some of his tales from Turkey and Iran!

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How The Rabbit Lost Its Tail: Brazilian Folktale

Wed, 03 Apr 2024 05:05:00 -0400

Hoppy Easter Travellers! In this week's solo episode, Sparrow explores a rabbit-centric Brazilian folktale from Elsie Spicer Eells's 1917 book, Fairy Tales from Brazil. This cute explanatory story recounts why rabbits no longer have a tail and why another animal now does.

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Fatima & the Crow: A Persian Tale

Wed, 20 Mar 2024 05:05:00 -0400

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 entered a Studio Ghibli film before moving to a higher-stakes ending where an old grandma learns how to take down those in power.

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The Cleaning Pooka of Kildare: Irish Folktale

Wed, 06 Mar 2024 08:05:00 -0500

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, a trickster spirit, is the source. But is the Pooka here to help? Or does this fae creature have a more sinister plan for the manor?

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Disclaimer: Cover image includes public domain images

Creature illustration by T.H Thomas for "British Goblins" by Wirt Sikes
Background art of Kitchen Interior by Eliphalet Frazer Andrews

The Apothecary and the Mermaid: An African-American Tale

Wed, 21 Feb 2024 08:18:06 -0500

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 by John Bennett and retold by Virginia Hamilton in "Her Stories" as "The Mer-Woman out of the Water."

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The Crystal Casket: Italian Snow White

Wed, 07 Feb 2024 05:05:00 -0500

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, Ermellina, will have her work cut out for her to avoid her fate in the Crystal Casket.

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The Eagle, The Whale, and The Dumb Brothers

Wed, 24 Jan 2024 05:05:00 -0500

Sparrow soars solo this week to Greenland for a wild tale about brothers and what happens when they make some pretty big decisions for their sisters. From surprise marriages to murder and even an epic boat chase, this tale will keep you guessing until the end.

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The Butterfly’s Wedding: Highland Tales

Wed, 10 Jan 2024 05:05:00 -0500

Join Fox for the first story of the year where we'll dive into a story gifted by a friend. Enjoy a short, weird tale that takes us over rivers, over fields, over ridges, over bens and glens and seas!

Eachann MacPhaidein's "The Butterfly's Wedding" (Pòsadh An Dealan-dè) comes from Highland Legends (1905) as edited by Johnny Mains for the British Libraries "Celtic Weird."

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The Little Girl and the Whirlwinds: Bulgarian Tale

Sun, 31 Dec 2023 15:32:33 -0500

Happy New Year!

Join Fox and Sparrow for the final story of the year, a whirlwind of a tale from the enchanted forests of Bulgaria! Can a little orphan girl with a warm heart thwart the witch's plan for a forever winter?

In the final episode of 2023, Fox and Sparrow reflect on what they have been into the previous year. From getting sick to enjoying new media, it's been a full year, and there is a lot to look back on.

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Festive Folklore Figures

Wed, 13 Dec 2023 05:05:00 -0500

The winter holidays are fast approaching and to celebrate, Fox & Sparrow are teaming up with a special guest Julia, aka Kuzco! Together they will cover not one but three Festive Folklore Figures! From Krampus to the Kallikantzaros to the Yule Cat, these animal companions are dedicated to sharing the Christmas whimsy and terror of these holiday creatures.

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The Tale of the Boneless Jellyfish: Japanese Fairy Tale

Wed, 29 Nov 2023 05:05:00 -0500

Ever wonder why a jellyfish looks the way it does? Well, wonder no more! Fox and Sparrow retell a Japanese fairy tale that explains the appearance of one of the ocean's more peculiar creatures and the importance of staying in school.

In this week's catch-up, Sparrow has caught the Animal Crossing bug and Fox is getting amped for the upcoming Percy Jackson TV series.

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Running Deer and the Wampus Mask

Wed, 15 Nov 2023 06:33:46 -0500

November is when the dark creeps up on us and nightmare creatures run rampant in the night! So, snuggle in as Fox and Sparrow dig deep to find the tale behind the Wampus-Cat with the Cherokee tale of Running Deer and the Ew'ah. Also, catch-up with us as we have some spoiler-free Iron Flame and 'Jetlagged' chatter before the story!

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How the Moon Was Made: New Zealand

Wed, 01 Nov 2023 05:34:33 -0400

Catch up with Fox and Sparrow as they talk about Animal Crossing, cozy games, and Dungeons and Dragons! The story for today comes from Edith Howes. Two friends set off to gain immortality for all of mankind, but despite their success and fairy intervention, the Sky Father has other plans!

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Beware of Auntie Tiger: Taiwanese Tale

Wed, 18 Oct 2023 05:05:00 -0400

With Halloween fast approaching, Fox and Sparrow bravely explore the spookier part of the Enchanted Forest. This Taiwanese tale features two sisters who are left home alone until they suddenly hear a mysterious knock at the door.

During this week's Current Obsession catch-up, Fox tells of her latest Netflix binge and kindly explains Korean reality shows to Sparrow. Meanwhile, Sparrow gushes over her new favourite podcast about NBC's The Office.

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Nigerian Animal Tales

Wed, 04 Oct 2023 05:05:00 -0400

Join Fox and Sparrow as we share two Nigerian Animal Tales and contemplate the existence of animal tales in a bleak future of extinct mammals! Will Elephants join the mammoths in the folkloric landscape? Chat with us about the strongest Nigerian birds, and African trickster animals!

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The Flower Queen’s Daughter

Wed, 20 Sep 2023 10:39:40 -0400

Cosy up with Fox and Sparrow as we travel to Romania/Ukraine to bring you the Bukovinian fairy tale of the Fairy Queen's Daughter! It's like the Persephone myth...if the Persephone myth had a seductive Dragon Mother, three very old men, a magic bell and a runaway mare! Who needs House of the Dragon?

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Andersen’s Princess And The Pea

Wed, 30 Aug 2023 07:07:00 -0400

This week, Fox and Sparrow toss and turn over this small tale. Is it just a fun silly little story? Or is there more below the surface of Hans Christian Anderson's retelling? Find out the truth of the seemingly simple story of the Princess and the Pea (or as it was originally known: The Princess on the Pea).

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The Twelve Dancing Princesses

Wed, 16 Aug 2023 10:37:59 -0400

Join Fox and Sparrow as they Dance the Night into Barbieland and examine the Grimm story behind Barbie in the Twelve Dancing Princesses. For our Five Fantastic Finds we look at the origins of the Barbieverse movies, the ballet connection, the locked room trope and much more!

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Rainbow Serpent: Indigenous Australian Tale

Wed, 12 Jul 2023 08:00:00 -0400

Join Fox's solo episode on the Rainbow Serpent, a Dreamtime Creature from Aboriginal Australian Stories. The Rainbow Serpent is a creation creature from "Everywhen" that created the rivers, mountains and (sometimes) humans! There is also a darker, bloodier underbelly to this rainbow snake...

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Mermaid of the Magdalenes: Canadian Folklore

Wed, 05 Jul 2023 05:05:00 -0400

Join Sparrow as she dives into this fishy tale of man's greed, a great Lobster's power, and the sardines' tragic fate. This week's story comes from Professor Cyrus MacMillan's 1922 book, which is simply titled Canadian Fairy Tales. This collection covers various stories all across Canada but the story of this episode originates from Canada's east coast near the Magdalene Islands.

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We’re Going on a Boar Hunt: Atalanta

Wed, 21 Jun 2023 08:00:00 -0400

Join Fox's solo episode on the entire tangled web of the Caledonian Boar Hunt! From Atalanta and Meleager to Jason and Heracles, all of our favourite Greek Heroes are involved in this extended marvel cinematic universe style showdown. Also, of course special smiting appearances from Artemis, Aphrodite and Zeus.

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Death’s Messengers: A Grimm Tale

Thu, 15 Jun 2023 05:05:00 -0400

What if you could know when Death was coming for you? Would you want to know? And would you even be able to recognize the signs? Join Sparrow as she explores these ideas in the Brothers Grimm story: Death's Messengers.

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I Lava You: An Aztec Love Story

Wed, 07 Jun 2023 08:00:00 -0400

Join Fox as she explores the Nahua story of Princess Iztaccíhuatl and her star-crossed lover, Popocatépetl. This story from Mexico explains how the volcanoes came to be and a fun story about how another mountain lost his head after fighting Popocatépetl!

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The Young Man Who Would Have His Eyes Opened: Estonia

Wed, 31 May 2023 05:05:00 -0400

We all love to find answers and understand the world around us. But when does that curiosity stop making us happy and start becoming an obsession with empty knowledge? Join Sparrow as she explores a tale from Estonia, which sees how far one will go to see what mortal eyes have never seen before.

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The Poor Prince: An Afghan Fairy-Tale

Wed, 24 May 2023 07:09:14 -0400

Join Fox's solo episode on an Afghan Fairy-tale featuring a Poor Prince and his two idle brothers. After their father's death, the youngest brother must face a giant, a tower, and magical spells in order to win the hand of a beautiful princess. Originally published in Kabul, Afghanistan's bimonthly Folklore Journal.

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Princess Aubergine: Punjabi Princess

Fri, 05 May 2023 05:05:00 -0400

Our tale today is “Baingan Bádsháhzádi” meaning the Aubergine Princess or Princess Aubergine. It is a Punjabi tale but variants can be found all over India! Join Fox & Sparrow as we explore this enchanting tale of a beautiful princess who doesn't need Sima Aunty to find her a match! The Evil Queen unwittingly does it for her!

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The Glass Mountain: A Polish Fairy Tale

Thu, 20 Apr 2023 05:05:00 -0400

A beautiful princess, golden apples, dragons, golden knights and more make up this stunning tale from Poland: Join Fox & Sparrow as they explore the origins, symbols, and stock characters that make up this fantastical story!

Cover art features "The Glass Hill" artwork by George W. Dasent.

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Starboy and the Sun Dance: A Native American Tale

Wed, 05 Apr 2023 03:59:39 -0400

Enjoy this solo episode with your host, Fox, as I bring you a tale from the Blackfoot Native Americans of the Canadian Plains. Feather Woman, Morning Star and Star Boy centre in this story around forbidden turnips, fantastical lands, and the Spider Man. Snuggle in close for a bittersweet story of family.

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Aicha: North African Demon Slayer

Thu, 23 Mar 2023 05:05:00 -0400

The Northern African tale of Aicha, the demon slayer, comes from modern-day Algeria and Morocco. Aicha is brave, beautiful, smart, capable and sometimes magical- literally. She rejects a lazy prince, tricks a cannibal and is cursed to wander the earth restlessly. Will she break her curse? Come find out more about this fascinating heroine to close off Women's History Month!

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Billy Duffy and the Devil: An Irish Tale

Mon, 06 Mar 2023 05:05:00 -0500

St. Patrick's Day is full of revelry fun and gathering around to hear silly stories so we have the perfect one for you! It's time to dance with the Devil! The Irish tale from Emerson's Welsh collection called, "Billy Duffy and the Devil" features a smart-lazy blacksmith tricking the devil, magic-granting three wishes, and at the end of the day- an explanatory folktale.

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Siya and Maadi: Betrothed and Beheaded

Wed, 15 Feb 2023 05:05:00 -0500

Once upon a time, there were two people in love named Siya and Maadi. But tragedy strikes when Siya is chosen to be a sacrifice to a seven-headed serpent named Bida to save the empire. Will Maadi slay the monster and doom the Empire of Wagadou? Or will he step aside so others may live? Join Fox & Sparrow as they explore this love story for a Valentine's Day special first brought to us by Bolu Babalola's Love in Colour.

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Daughter Of The Sword: South African Tale

Wed, 01 Feb 2023 05:05:00 -0500

Has anything ever been over-promised to you? Only to find yourself thoroughly disappointed when it falls short? The Daughter of the Sword does, and she will not be happy until she gets all the cows she has promised. Join Fox & Sparrow as they explore this South African tale about a princess of swords and the Lord of the Cattle.

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Spiteful Stories: Korean Folktale

Wed, 18 Jan 2023 09:19:04 -0500

Welcome to a Footnotes with Fox solo episode! To celebrate the upcoming Lunar New Year, we are heading to Korea for the tale of the 'Story Bag!' What happens when you keep your tales under lock and key? Well, they'll try to kill you and your new wife of course!

Wishing healthy and happiness to all those celebrating Chinese New Year, Seollal, Tết Nguyên Đán, and all the other lunar celebrations on January 22nd.

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The Cottager and His Cat: Icelandic Tale

Fri, 06 Jan 2023 05:05:00 -0500

Happy New Year Travellers! Sparrow starts off the year with the purr-fect fairy tale featuring a classic nameless protagonist as he runs away from his problems. Only for him to find a feline-tastic companion along the way!

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Holly King and the Oak King: Celtic, Wiccan and Modern

Wed, 21 Dec 2022 05:05:00 -0500

The Oak King will rise again. During Midwinter, he will emerge to fight his brother, the Holly King, and the cycle of the seasons will resume. Join us as we explore this legend and piece together the story of the twins and examining all the sources including Celtic, Wiccan, Pagan and Modern! The eternal battle for love, light and dark will continue. Happy Winter Solstice!

For another Christmas-focused story, check out last year's holiday special, A Ghost Story of Christmas, which can be found on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Podbean or wherever fine podcasts can be found.

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Why the Sea Is Salt: A Norse Holiday Story

Wed, 07 Dec 2022 07:55:24 -0500

Asbjörnsen and Moe give us an unusual holiday story this year with the story of "The Quern that Stands and Grinds at the Bottom of the Sea" translated by Sir George Webbe Dasent. Two brothers, a journey to Hel, a Christmas Eve miracle and the devil in the outhouse make up this fun story! Happy Holidays from the Enchanted Forest!

For a more Christmas-focused story, check out last year's holiday special, A Ghost Story of Christmas, which can be found on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Podbean or wherever fine podcasts can be found.

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Chang’e and Hou Yi: To The Moon And Back

Wed, 23 Nov 2022 04:41:05 -0500

Today we are covering the Chinese story of Chang'e, the Lady on the Moon, and her husband, Hou Yi, the famed archer! This legend is also one of the origins of the Autumn Festivals and has many regional and time-related derivations so we try to cover as many as possible!

For another classic moon fairy tale, check our previous episode, Kaguya: The Suitor Games on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Podbean or anywhere else fine podcasts can be found.

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The Mermaid Wife & Other Selkie Stories

Wed, 09 Nov 2022 05:05:00 -0500

The Selkie is a magical creature that can shed its seal skin to become human! The downside is that human men have a habit of blackmailing Selkie women and human women keep having affairs with Selkie men. There is a lot of Stockholm syndrome to unpack here, so join us as we unravel this wonderful tale and its migratory roots!

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Modern Villains

Mon, 31 Oct 2022 05:05:00 -0400

Join Fox and Sparrow for a spooky breakdown of some of the best non-horror villains out there! Get in the Halloween spirit with Azula, Morgoth, Darth Vader and Regina George!

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Modern Heroes

Wed, 26 Oct 2022 05:05:00 -0400

To close off our series on ancient heroes, we present a glimpse at some modern ones! From Frodo, Jon Snow, Spiderman, Luke Skywalker, Aang and Katniss, we touch upon some modern heroes and rank them according to, well whatever we want!

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Sparrow Shorts: Aesop’s Fables

Wed, 12 Oct 2022 05:05:00 -0400

Sparrow flies solo in a special mini-episode! Join her as she explores three of Aesop's Fables and tries her absolute best to discern the real lesson in these tales: The Sparrow and the Hare, The Olive Tree and the Fig Tree & The Gnat and the Bull.

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Beowulf and his Monsters

Fri, 30 Sep 2022 05:05:00 -0400

The story of Beowulf and his monsters is one of the most popular topics from early European literature! Vikings, monsters, angry mothers and dragons round off this epic poem that influenced one of the greatest fantasy writers - J.R.R Tolkien. Stay tuned after the retelling to hear our five fantastic finds on Anglo-Saxon swords, Tolkien's essay on Monsters, destiny, the great bardic tradition and Royal tropes!

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Saint George: House of the Dragon Slayer

Wed, 14 Sep 2022 05:05:00 -0400

"By George! I think they've got it!"

The famous legend of "Saint George and the Dragon" is as iconic to the English as Jack and the Beanstalk and a Christmas Carol. The original story was a lot more intense than the abridged version we all know. For our 'Five Fantastic Finds' hear about Religious myths and canon, Damsels in distress, the origins of slaying dragons, the etymology of George and the cost of hiring a hero.

Cover image from Raphael, painted c. 1505

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BONUS: Shahnameh Five Fantastic Finds

Wed, 31 Aug 2022 09:30:53 -0400

After listening to the Shahnameh trilogy, make sure to drop in and listen to our Five Fantastic Finds! Today we cover Zal's "protagonist" hair, Daddy (and monarch) issues, the cool horse trope, literary psychoanalysis of Rostam's dreamlike state and the overconfident sidekick trope!

Fatal Lions: The Tragedy of Rostam & Sohrab

Wed, 10 Aug 2022 07:30:58 -0400

In our final episode on the Shahnameh, we dive into the tragedy of Rostam and his son, Sohrab. Family, loyalty, and death highlight the main themes of our Shahnameh special trilogy. The fall of the Epic hero begins and ends with Rostam!

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Horsin’ Around: Shahnameh’s Rostam

Fri, 29 Jul 2022 05:05:00 -0400

Often likened to the great Greek Heroes, Rostam quickly turns from a mammoth baby to a warrior and hero. To prove himself as the child of prophecy, he adventures out to save a king-in-distress and overcome his seven labours. Special shoutout to his saviour, steed, and sidekick: Rakhsh! For being the true hero during Rostam's power naps.

Episode Image: "Rustam and Rakhsh in the Third Trial" 891/1486, Turkman/Timurid style.

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Lord of the Wings: Shahnameh’s Zal

Wed, 13 Jul 2022 05:05:00 -0400

The Shahnameh is an epic chronology of Kings and Heroes, none greater than the line of Nariman which descends through the generations. Join us as we explore this generation of heroes starting with Sam and Zal, a story featuring the mythical Simurgh, letting down your hair, lots of passive-aggressive letter writing, and daddy issues. We retell the story using a variety of both Farsi and English sources to recreate the essence of the story.

Episode image: "Zal is sighted by a Caravan' attributed to Abdul Aziz

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Tales From The Podcast: One Year Anniversary

Wed, 18 May 2022 05:05:00 -0400

Fox & Sparrow celebrate the podcast's first Anniversary in this special bonus episode! Join your animal companions as they reflect on the past year and give some insight into their journey in making this podcast.

Also, Tales From The Enchanted Forest will be going on a brief break! But we will be returning in July with more magical stories! In the meantime, stay in touch with us on Twitter @FromEnchanted.

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Star Wars: Fairy Tale or Fantasy?

Wed, 04 May 2022 05:05:00 -0400

A Long Time Ago, in an Enchanted Forest Far Far Away, Sparrow uses her Jedi mind trick to hijack this episode! In honour of Star Wars Day, she will make her case to the Jedi council (Fox), as to why she believes Star Wars is a modern fairy tale. We discuss everything from the greater Star Wars canon and wonder when will Hollywood make more space pirate movies?

Hear the arguments and let us know what you think on Twitter @FromEnchanted!

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Mitten Mischief: Ukrainian Folktale

Sat, 30 Apr 2022 07:39:29 -0400

Fox and Sparrow explore the Ukrainian animal tale of the 'Mitten,' popularized by children's authors like Jan Brett! Stick around for our five fantastic finds afterwards which explore the role of folklore in children's stories, the reality of an endless mitten, the bag of holding trope, the brief history of Ukrainian folktales, and the tragedy of the commons!

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Beauty & Pockface: A Lin-Lan Cinderella

Wed, 13 Apr 2022 05:05:00 -0400

Lin Lan brings you the "Three Wishes," one of the earliest Cinderella retellings with no ordinary twists! Beauty and her stepsister Pockface can't seem to stay apart. From vicarious living to straight-up murder, this is a fairy tale for those who want a good true crime fairy tale without the true part. Stick around for a breakdown of the Lin Lan movement, Weekend at Bernie's, Forgetful soup, and walking on eggshells!

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The Doomed Prince: An Egyptian Tale

Wed, 30 Mar 2022 05:05:00 -0400

Sometimes you are fated to die and you stay away from your 'fate,' however, that becomes impossible when your fate includes a dog! Join us as we translate, read, and contextualize the "Tale of the Doomed Prince" from the Harris 500 Papyrus! Glass castles, shadow-fearing giants, and man's best friend are all prominent parts of our story today! Discover the secrets of collectors and donors, Selima Harris and her father, Anthony Charles Harris.

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Luck O’ The Leprechaun: An Irish Folktale

Wed, 16 Mar 2022 05:05:00 -0400

Top of the mornin' to ya! Joseph Jacobs' collected works include folklore right from the source and we scoured the Irish Folklore Commission for more context on Leprechauns, boliauns, and superstitions! Our Five Fantastic Finds delve deep into the differences between Irish myth and folklore, the beer brewing process, and the history of drinking stereotypes! You'll never be fooled again after hearing this tale!

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East of The Sun, West of The Moon (Part 2)

Wed, 02 Mar 2022 05:05:00 -0500

Three helpful crones, golden apples, A Court of Thorns and Roses, and Norse mythology are all discussed as we continue our story from last week! Unnamed Female Protagonist (dubbed Thordotter) goes on a quest to save her husband from the 3-yard long nosed troll! Tune in at the end for our first Five Fantastic Finds of the year!

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East of The Sun, West of The Moon (Part 1)

Wed, 16 Feb 2022 05:05:00 -0500

Sometimes finding a groom can be unbearable, but other times, the beast comes knocking! Curses, magic castles, Beauty and the Beast, and Thor all feature in this episode starring "the beautiful younger sister" and "mysterious bear husband." Join us as we tackle part one of this Nordic story from Peter Christen Asbjørnsen and Jørgen Moe! Stay tuned for the end when we answer some of your questions!

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Welcome Back To The Enchanted Forest

Mon, 14 Feb 2022 05:05:00 -0500

Fox & Sparrow are back in the Enchanted Forest! And they are bringing along with them more fantastic fairy tales, legends, myths and much much more!

Twas‘ A Visit From St. Nick

Wed, 22 Dec 2021 06:26:54 -0500

'Twas the night before Christmas, when all through the burrow Not a creature was stirring, not even a sparrow; The stories were told in the forest with care, In hopes that the fox soon would be there!' Enjoy our holiday wrap-up and an exploration on the modern image of Santa Claus from Clement Clarke Moore's famous poem! Happy Holidays from the Enchanted Forest and we are excited to see you in the new year!

Christmas Ghosts: Charles Dickens

Wed, 08 Dec 2021 05:02:00 -0500

Charles Dickens' isn’t for everyone, but he does a fantastic job here with his modern fairy-tale, a Christmas Carol. Join us as we discuss the classic story revisited from the original source and talk about all things Victorian Christmas from Queen Victoria to Yuletide giving.

Happy Holidays from Fox and Sparrow!

Filipino Animal Tales

Wed, 24 Nov 2021 10:06:21 -0500

Disappear from the cold winter with us in the cozy Filipino forests! We have three bite sized stories to help warm you up! Enjoy the Hawk and the Hen, The Battle of the Crabs, and the Spider and the Fly.

Make sure to give your animal friends a cuddle throughout this episode where we discuss Netflix’s Trese, Indigenous Filipino folktale classifications, the ‘didn’t think this through’ trope, and Darwin!

Sky Woman: An Iroquois Tale

Wed, 10 Nov 2021 08:00:00 -0500

And I’m free, free fallin’! We’d like to imagine Sky Woman from the Haudenosaunee (Iroquois) tale was into Tom Petty, but just in case she wasn’t, we also have the musical styling of ABBA, Elvis, and Bob Dylan on standby. Our story today is one of many First Nation "Creation Stories" that describe the world before land and people.

If you enjoy animal self-sacrifice, good-and -bad twins, lots and lots of water, and crab apples, then this story is for you!

Mythical Monster Mash

Sun, 31 Oct 2021 10:17:51 -0400

Join Fox and Sparrow as we round up our favourite monsters and create a Monster Mash in the Enchanted Forest! We discuss the origins of our top ten creatures, including Jörmungandr, Simurgh, Godzilla, Banshees, Doppelgängers, Sphinx, Tah-tah kle’-ah, La Muelona, Koschei the Deathless and Jinn. Travel from Asgard to a gambling house in Colombia with these vibrant tales of terror!

Are you ready for a spooky good time? Let us know what monsters made it in your emporium!

The Tongue-Cut Sparrow: Japanese Tale

Wed, 13 Oct 2021 07:00:00 -0400

No one does horror better than Japanese folktales, and this one is no exception! The Tongue-Cut Sparrow tells the tale of an old man and his beloved pet, with a horrible twist caused by a jealous wife. You reap what you sow with this tale so choose carefully.

Hiku and Kawelu: A Hawaiian Love Story

Wed, 29 Sep 2021 08:00:00 -0400

A demi-god Bachelor agrees to marry a partner chosen for him by his relationship expert (which happens to be a ‘sentient’ magic arrow). Looking forward to the perfect match, he meets his mate, abandons her, and then swings down to the underworld to get her back.

Let’s head to the original Love Island with this Hawaiian tale.

The Jackal & The Spring: South African Folktale

Wed, 15 Sep 2021 08:00:00 -0400

Have you ever been distracted by a sweet treat and a silver tongue? The masters of trickery and deception include Loki, the Fox, and our current favourite, the Jackal! Join our animals as they attempt to outwit the Trickster Jackal! In this episode, we discuss African folklore, Anthropomorphism, Jackals, and lots more! This story was collected by E. Jacottet for his book on South African folktales.

Shirin and Khosrow: A Persian Love Story

Wed, 01 Sep 2021 08:00:00 -0400

Sometimes the universe keeps you apart and sometimes it would be better for you to listen. Shirin and Khosrow are the result of ignoring all the red flags and having a train wreck relationship that is a tragedy for all involved. Join us on this adventure through Nizami Ganjavi’s epic poem that has inspired generations of writers including William Shakespeare. This version also features the legendary story of Shirin and Farhad.

BONUS Five Fantastic Finds: Hades & Persephone (Feat. Jessica Caravaggio)

Wed, 25 Aug 2021 08:00:00 -0400

We loved having a guest so much we are releasing another episode with her! Our five fantastic finds this week feature Aphrodite’s motives, the myth in YA literature and video games, the Sumerian origins, and the triple goddess! Come join us for a quick show on all the best tidbits!

Hymn to Persephone (Feat. Jessica Caravaggio)

Wed, 18 Aug 2021 08:00:00 -0400

Hades and Persephone have one of the most well-known myths, but did you know the whole debacle might be Aphrodite and Eros’ fault? In this episode, we delve deep into the origins of the myth with the Homeric Hymns’ and Ovid’s poetry to examine the way they treat Demeter’s smothering, Hades’ villainization and Persephone’s agency. Joining us for this episode is Queen’s University doctoral candidate, Jessica Caravaggio.

Donkeyskin: A French Cinderella

Wed, 04 Aug 2021 07:30:00 -0400

What do you do when your incestuous father tries to marry you following your mother's death? Wear the skin of his favourite gold pooping donkey and run away to find Prince Charming! In this bizarre Cinderella tale, we explore a classic French story and get to the bottom of why Disney hates alive mother figures.

This tale will make you want to crawl right out of your skin.

Jack Spriggins and the Beanstalk

Wed, 21 Jul 2021 07:00:00 -0400

You know the story of Jack and the Beanstalk, but do you know the story of “Jack Spriggins"? A less likeable, more fantastical story of Jack! Instead of stealing from the giant three times to aid his financial woes (and mismanagement), Jack abandons his toad ‘grandmother,’ marries an Empress who can turn into a Basilisk, and gets a pretty cool castle in the sky.

Trolls vs. Goats: A Norwegian tale

Wed, 07 Jul 2021 08:00:00 -0400

Trespassing, property rights, destruction of property and assault are just some of the things the Billy Goats Gruff can be charged with! Norwegians love their Trolls and we love talking about them so come talk about Hilda, trolls in the dungeons and three very fat Billy goats.

Tales From The Box Office: Raya & The Wish Dragon

Sat, 26 Jun 2021 08:00:00 -0400

Welcome to our first episode of “Tales from the Box Office” where we will explore all the different elements in a movie relating to fairy tales, literature, myths and legends! For our premiere episode, we decided on exploring the differences between Disney's “Raya and the Last Dragon” and Netflix’s “Wish Dragon!” Raya is a fast paced, fantasy epic about the world of Kumandra featuring heavy emphasis on SE Asian cultures. Wish Dragon is a romantic comedy based in Shanghai with some heartwarming familial roots!

Vasilisa: A Russian Fairy Tale

Wed, 23 Jun 2021 08:00:00 -0400

Vasilisa is known by many adjectives, the beautiful, the fair and the just. On a parallel note, Baba Yaga is also known by many names but her house with chicken feet remains a fun constant. Join us as we take on the classic Russian fairy tale about a magic doll, disembodied hand, and a murder skull lamp that puts your lava lamp to shame!

If those aren't enough tropes for you then we also have absent father, wicked step-mother and impossible tasks!

The Bamboo Cutter's Daughter: Kaguya

Wed, 09 Jun 2021 07:15:00 -0400

From tiny bamboo babies to Moon People straight out of a science fiction novel, 10th century Japan was a rough time for our fictional bamboo cutter. His bamboo baby, Princess Kaguya has a hard time too, what with all the available suitors being jerks and her pen pal being the emperor, and don’t forget the casual extraterrestrial exile. Is it comforting knowing that simply living on earth is punishment for other beings?

Enjoy the tale of the Bamboo Cutter and his Daughter: Kaguya-hime.

The Frog Prince: A Grimm Tale

Wed, 26 May 2021 07:00:00 -0400

Casual murder and true crime’s kiss lead to a happy marriage! Who knew? Don’t learn any lessons in this classic tale about breaking promises, pets at the dinner table, and again- murder. We cannot stress that murder, intentional murder, takes place in this story. Oh and there was never a kiss. Whoops. Thanks, Disney.

This story about a Princess hoppin' away with murder is from the Brother's Grimm. Originally titled: Der Froschkönig oder der eiseme Heinrich.

The Little Mermaid

Wed, 12 May 2021 10:05:26 -0400

“But, Daddy I love him” and they all lived seafoam ever after. Dive deep with us to explore Hans Christian Andersen’s The Little Mermaid through a feminist lens, teenage lens, and “I-kinda-want-an immortal-soul” lens! If you were part of the Mermaid Madness in the 2000’s (looking at everyone who was a fan of “Aquamarine” or “Splash”) then you don’t want to miss this episode!

1001 Nights of the Bachelor

Wed, 12 May 2021 09:00:00 -0400

Strange women in chests are no basis of government policy.. or are they. We have A Thousand and One Nights to make sense of this story! Travel to a land far, far, away with us as we cover the framing story of 1001 nights with our cast of eccentric characters including two brothers who have no place being rulers, a storytelling Vizier named Jafar (no, not THAT Jafar) and Fox’s personal heroine, Scheherazade.

Rumpelstiltskin Meets Fox & Sparrow

Wed, 12 May 2021 09:00:00 -0400

How does coffee with the King go horribly, horribly wrong, and other musings from the Miller's daughter, including listing names that resemble a shopping list. Join Fox and Sparrow as they get to the root of this Kingdom’s financial problems- which can apparently be saved by a girl with a knack for dealing with strange, small men and 3 rooms full of gold. Greedy Kings, the power of names (and lack of), and a caffeine problem all end in a fantastic story!

Welcome To The Enchanted Forest

Mon, 10 May 2021 17:18:24 -0400

Welcome, to Tales From the Enchanted Forest! Meet Fox & Sparrow as we take you on this whimsical journey through Fairy tales, myths and legends!