The Folktale Project
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.
- Update frequency
- every 5 days
- Average duration
- 9 minutes
- Episodes
- 1352
- Years Active
- 2016 - 2025
The Blue Fairy Book - The Terrible Head, Pt. 5
Today's tale is the conclusion of 'The Terrible Head' and our last new story before summer break. Don't worry though, I'll be sharing one full length tale each week until we're back fresh and ready f…
The Blue Fairy Book - The Terrible Head, Pt. 4
Today we'll see our young hero, Perseus, finally find the bearer of 'The Terrible Head', Medusa.
Book: The Blue Fairy Book by Andrew Lang
Host: Dan Scholz
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The Blue Fairy Book - The Terrible Head, Pt. 3
Today our young hero will meet some gods and travel to visit the fairies and try to locate the tools he'll need to take 'The Terrible Head'.
Book: The Blue Fairy Book by Andrew Lang
Host: Dan Scholz
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The Blue Fairy Book - The Terrible Head, Pt. 2
In part 2 of 'The Terrible Head' we'll discover which classical Greek myth we've found ourselves in.
Book: The Blue Fairy Book by Andrew Lang
Host: Dan Scholz
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The Blue Fairy Book - The Terrible Head, Pt. 1
Today we begin a new tale, one deeply rooted in Roman and Greek mythology.
Book: The Blue Fairy Book by Andrew Lang
Host: Dan Scholz
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The Blue Fairy Book - The Water-lily. The Gold-spinners, Pt. 5
Will the Prince save his maiden and her sisters? Will he become a crab to save her from being a water-lily?
Book: The Blue Fairy Book by Andrew Lang
Host: Dan Scholz
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The Blue Fairy Book - The Water-lily. The Gold-spinners, Pt. 4
The Prince will seek out help from the birds and discover how to cure the maiden from the curse.
Book: The Blue Fairy Book by Andrew Lang
Host: Dan Scholz
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The Blue Fairy Book - The Water-lily. The Gold-spinners, Pt. 3
Today we'll discover what happens to the maiden and the Prince when the witch's curse catches up with them.
The Blue Fairy Book - The Water-lily. The Gold-spinners, Pt. 2
In today's tale the young maiden is rescued by the handsome Prince, but who will rescue them both from the witch?
Book: The Blue Fairy Book by Andrew Lang
Host: Dan Scholz
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The Blue Fairy Book - The Water-lily. The Gold-spinners, Pt. 1
Today we being a new story, 'The Water-lily. The Gold-spinners' and discover some very talented sisters.
Book: The Blue Fairy Book by Andrew Lang
Host: Dan Scholz
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The Blue Fairy Book - The White Cat, Pt. 7
Today we discover the fate of the White Cat, the Prince and all of his brothers. Will the King finally give away his kingdom?
Book: The Blue Fairy Book by Andrew Lang
Host: Dan Scholz
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The Blue Fairy Book - The White Cat, Pt. 6
Will the Prince cut off the head of the White Cat? Will he finally inherit the kingdom from his father the king?
Book: The Blue Fairy Book by Andrew Lang
Host: Dan Scholz
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The Blue Fairy Book - The White Cat, Pt. 5
The Prince heads back to the palace with a full escort and a promise of the finest muslin inside of a walnut shell, but will the White Cat deliver again?
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The Blue Fairy Book - The White Cat, Pt. 4
Today the Prince delivers the prettiest little dog in the whole world to the King, courtesy of the White Cat.
Book: The Blue Fairy Book by Andrew Lang
Host: Dan Scholz
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The Blue Fairy Book - The White Cat, Pt. 3
In today's episode of 'The White Cat' our young prince will sup with the cat and the she will, in turn, provide him with the prettiest little dog in the world.
Book: The Blue Fairy Book by Andrew Lan…
The Blue Fairy Book - The White Cat, Pt. 2
Today we get to meet the White Cat of 'The White Cat' and we get the most amazing description of cats singing that I've ever encountered.
Book: The Blue Fairy Book by Andrew Lang
Host: Dan Scholz
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The Blue Fairy Book - The White Cat, Pt. 1
Today we're starting a new story, one that I've not told before and am very excited to bring to you - 'The White Cat, Pt. 1'.
Book: The Blue Fairy Book by Andrew Lang
Host: Dan Scholz
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The Blue Fairy Book - Felicia and the Pot of Pinks, Pt. 3
In Part 3 of 'Felicia and the Pot of Pinks' the story comes rushing to a close, and I'll be honest - I'm not really a fan of how Felicia is treated.
Book: The Blue Fairy Book by Andrew Lang
Host: Dan…
The Blue Fairy Book - Felicia and the Pot of Pinks, Pt. 2
In Part 2 of 'Felicia and the Pot of Pinks' we learn a whole lot about our hero Felicia - who she really is and even a hint at her future!
Book: The Blue Fairy Book by Andrew Lang
Host: Dan Scholz
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The Blue Fairy Book - Felicia and the Pot of Pinks, Pt. 1
In Part 1 of 'Felicia and the Pot of Pinks' not much happens, but we do get a wonderful introduction to our characters especially the brother and sister pair of Felicia and Bruno.
Book: The Blue Fair…