S1E16: Mohammed with the Magic Finger (Grey Fairy Book)

This story has a number of themes and motifs that should be carefully considered. Please please, take a listen before playing this for any children.

**Please use your own judgement before sharing these stories with children. Although I do my best to keep the language friendly, the content may not be everyone’s cup of tea.

Summary

A mother moves to a new town with her son and daughter. Time passes, and while the son is traveling, the mother is killed. The daughter runs away and is found by a mysterious man who brings her to his home underground and marries her. After some time they have a son. Their son, Mohammed, is gifted with the ability to see anything happening “as far as two days distance”.

One day, Mohammed tells his mother that his uncle will soon arrive. As predicted, in a matter of days the siblings are reunited. 

The sister puts her penniless brother to work. Before long, she decides she wants to be permanently rid of him, and tells her husband to take care of it. Reluctantly, he agrees and tries to use his shapeshifting abilities against his brother-in-law. Mohammed, loyal to his uncle, warns him of the plan and does everything in his power to thwart his parents' plot, and turns the tables on them.

The uncle and Mohammed decide to try their luck out in the world. After some time, Mohammed declares it is time to part ways, and leaves his uncle with a warning. The uncle is too hungry to heed the warning and soon finds himself in another less-than-stellar situation. Again, Mohammed comes to his rescue, leaving a trail of destruction behind. 

Reunited, the two set out again, and chaos continues. Ultimately, they divide their possessions and part ways after a tearful goodbye.

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Book

The Grey Fairy Book by Andrew Lang

Music 

"Princess (Instrumental Version)" by Josh Woodward. 

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