Family Folktales

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The Elf-Maiden Oct 25, 2023

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Two young men fall in love with the same woman, and one conspires to abandon his friend on an island. But what will happen when he draws blood from a lovely young elf maiden?

The Enchanted Head Oct 11, 2023

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A poor woman on her way to market is accosted by a head with no body, which then follows her home! Might there be a way for the two to help each other?

The Death of Koschei the Deathless Sep 27, 2023

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A prince’s three sisters have all married wizards who can transform into birds, while the prince marries a warrior princess. Will his sisters’ husbands be able to help him when he inadvertently releases his bride’s arch-enemy?

The Cats' Elopement Sep 13, 2023

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Two cats fall in love and leave their homes to find happiness together. When one is taken in by a princess, what will become of the other?

The Brave Little Tailor Aug 30, 2023

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A tailor kills seven flies in a single blow! But when his bragging is a bit unclear, who knows what adventures await?

The Princess on the Glass Hill Aug 16, 2023

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Cinderlad proves to be braver than his older brothers and is generously rewarded, but will he find a way to win the hand of the princess?

The Shifty Lad Aug 09, 2023

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A woman is heartbroken when her only son declares that, rather than learn an honest trade, he will become a thief. The lad apprentices with a successful thief, but will he still meet the dire end predicted by his mother?

The One-Handed Girl Aug 02, 2023

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A man dies, leaving to his son all his property, but gives his daughter a blessing. Later, the brother cuts his sister’s hand off in anger. Will either of them live happily ever after?

The Donkey Cabbage Jul 26, 2023

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A young man does a kindness for an old woman, but the reward he gets is stolen by a witch! Will he be able to outsmart her and regain his treasures?

Jesper who Herded the Hares Jul 22, 2023

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A kind and clever young man named Jesper sets off to marry the princess. Will the tasks the king sets prove too much for him?