The Folktale Project

04:53 | Feb 15th

This week we begin our most ambitious story yet, the Norwegian saga of the first king of Norway. The story, as told to us Jennie Hall, begins with 'The Baby'. Support The Folktale Project by becoming ...Show More

08:08 | Feb 12th

Our final story from Russia this week, 'Princess Helena the Fair', shows how important it is to honor one's final wishes. Support The Folktale Project by becoming a Patron at https://www.patreon.com/j...Show More

13:31 | Feb 10th

The Russian folktale of 'Woe' is a story about just how far the personification of woe is willing to go in order to drive you to ruin. Support The Folktale Project by becoming a Patron at https://www....Show More

07:50 | Feb 8th

'One-Eyed Liklho' is an amazing Russian folktale, but definitely not for the little ones. If you're sharing this at bedtime the story of 'Morozko' would be much better https://www.folktaleproject.com...Show More

06:49 | Feb 5th

'The Phantom Train of Marshall Pass' is the kind of ghost story that I loved as a child. There was nothing better than reading a ghost story about travel while you were traveling.😁 Support The Folkta...Show More

07:31 | Feb 3rd

'Dolph Heyliger' has everything you could want in an American ghost story, a plucky protagonist, a family ghost and hidden treasure. Support The Folktale Project by becoming a Patron at https://www.pa...Show More

05:20 | Feb 1st

'Never Kick a Slipper at the Moon' is a bedtime story for the children of Rootabaga Country and it's both a warning and a silly story. Support The Folktale Project by becoming a Patron at https://www....Show More

07:31 | Jan 29th

'How Henry Hagglyhoagly Played the Guitar with His Mittens On' is a love story in Carl Sandburg's "Rootabaga Stories". Support The Folktale Project by becoming a Patron at https://www.patreon.com/join...Show More