Kajong and Haloek

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Kajong and Haloek

FromTales

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May 26, 2021

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In this Vietnamese folk story, a mistreated young woman escapes the wrath of her aunt and cousin in order to marry the king. But she doesn't count on their final act of cruelty.
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May 26, 2021

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Traditional fairy tales aren’t exactly suitable for kids. Women vomit spiders. Children get eaten. There’s even murder! Every Wednesday, we take you through the twists and turns of the dark origins of your favorite pieces of folklore. To listen to the full Tales catalog for free, be sure to subscribe on Spotify!

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Little Red Riding Hood: A story that has been told for generations all over the world. by Tales
34 min listen
Sweetheart Roland: Henriette wants nothing more than to live with her love, but her evil stepmother would never allow it. by Tales
51 min listen
Tales Rewind: Bluebeard: A key. A forbidden locked door. And bloody secrets. by Tales
53 min listen
Tales Rewind: Rapunzel: In this early version of the Rapunzel fairy tale, young Persinette is locked away in a tall tower away from men and told by her mother to never cut her beautiful golden hair. by Tales
51 min listen
The Brave Little Tailor: Many of us wish we could be a dashing hero living a life of adventure. by Tales
50 min listen
The Goose Girl: In a wicked twist on the old trading places trope, a princess's devious maid takes her clothes and poses as the princess. by Tales
47 min listen
Snow White & Rose Red: This story follows a young Snow White and her sister as their mother forces them to spend time together. by Tales
48 min listen
Find Full Archive of Tales on Stitcher Premium: We now offer our complete AD-FREE archives of episodes six months or older on Stitcher Premium! by Tales
1 min listen
The Enchanted Quill: A crow enlists the help of a woman, instructing her to pluck a feather to make magical wishes. by Tales
45 min listen
Biancabella and the Serpent Pt. 2: In this framing narrative, the brash storyteller Lauretta continues the tale of Biancabella. Many of those listening begin to weep, feeling for the mutilated queen. But they continue to listen, eager to find out what happens next... by Tales
53 min listen
The Gingerbread Man: Though many can repeat this famous cookie's classic rhyme, few know of his origins. by Tales
41 min listen
Mistress Lucia: A prince who wants a bride, a woman with latent magical powers, and a scheming maid... This Mexican fairy tale tells the story of love gone wrong—and why we should maintain a healthy respect for nature. by Tales
50 min listen
The Juniper Tree: In one of the Grimm Brothers’ darkest tales, a young boy named Jakob faces off against an evil stepmother. by Tales
42 min listen
Donkeyskin: It is a dark, strange story that combines fantastical elements with an uncompromising, bleak worldview. by Tales
49 min listen
The Sandman Pt. 2: An adult Nathanael attempts to overcome the traumatic experiences of his childhood. But he knows, deep down, that Coppelius will always return, ready to take his eyes. by Tales
54 min listen
Introducing SUPERNATURAL WITH ASHLEY FLOWERS, A Parcast Original Series!: Subscribe to SUPERNATURAL WITH ASHLEY FLOWERS free on Spotify, or wherever you listen to podcasts! by Tales
14 min listen
The Three Cows: In Celtic cultures, the feast of Samhain is one to be respected. A time when the mortal world and the realm of the fairies are at their closest. by Tales
46 min listen
Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland Pt. 2: Though it has become a classic children’s story, the original version reads more like a horrific fever dream: Alice finds herself lost in a mysterious land full of murderous Queens, and terrifying beasts. by Tales
41 min listen
The Palm-Tree Story: Its exact origins are unknown, but it likely comes from Colombia: a familiar and yet strange tale of a mysterious young boy, who follows three travelers through various tribulations—and into battle against a cruel witch. by Tales
51 min listen
Parcast Classic: Ali Baba and the 40 Thieves Pt. 1: A modest wood chopper finds a stolen fortune in a magical cave, but can't keep the secret from his greedy brother. by Tales
51 min listen
Chonguita: In this piece of Philippine folklore, Chongquita the monkey bride marries an ill-tempered man. When he becomes violent at a party, her astonishing secret is revealed. by Tales
53 min listen
Sneak Peek: DAILY QUOTE, A Parcast Original Series!: Subscribe to DAILY QUOTE free on Spotify, or wherever you listen to podcasts! by Tales
4 min listen
The Magic Cask: In this Chinese fairy tale, a poor family discovers a magical jar that will give them anything they want. But when tensions arise among the family, a blessing can easily turn into a curse. by Tales
48 min listen
Introducing SOLVED MURDERS: TRUE CRIME MYSTERIES, A Parcast Original Series!: Subscribe to SOLVED MURDERS: TRUE CRIME MYSTERIES, free and only on Spotify! by Tales
14 min listen
The Rime of the Ancient Mariner: Written in 1798 by English poet Samuel Taylor Coleridge, this tale is adapted from Coleridge's epic poem about a proud sea captain, his doomed voyage, and his hard earned redemption. by Tales
53 min listen
The Country Where Death Is Not: In this Sudanese folktale, a man and his aging mother set out on a journey to find a land where they can live forever, only to discover the twisted reality behind its people's immortality. by Tales
46 min listen
The Tongue-Cut Sparrow: This Japanese Morality tale from the 1600s tells the story of an old couple and their pet sparrow. When their neighbor gets annoyed at the sparrow's constant chirping, things take a dark turn into the supernatural. When you let greed and bitterness guide your actions, no good will come of them. by Tales
41 min listen
The Disobedient Daughter: In this Nigerian folktale, a woman refuses every suitor who seeks her hand in marriage. by Tales
47 min listen
One-Eye, Two-Eyes and Three-Eyes: This peculiar Cinderella story comes from Germany: When cruel tragedy befalls her closest friend, a young maiden named Two-Eyes takes her despair to a fairy, whose advice has enchanting results… by Tales
48 min listen
The Greek Cinderella: In this variation on the classic Cinderella story, a young woman’s starving sisters kill their mother… and eat her. by Tales
48 min listen

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Scheherazade & Her Stories Pt. 2: As Scheherazade's wild tales come to end, we learn what becomes of her once she finally runs out of stories to tell her murderous husband. by Tales
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Scheherazade & Her Stories Pt. 1: The frame story of The Arabian Nights, the tale of Scheherazade tells us how a woman saved a kingdom with only her wits... and 1001 days of patience. by Tales
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The Blue Light: In this Brothers Grimm classic, a war veteran discovers a magical light that grants wishes, and learns that you should be careful what you wish for. by Tales
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The Vampire Cat of Nabéshima: In this Japanese folktale, a shapeshifting demon in the form of a cat terrorizes a prince — until a devoted soldier steps forward to protect him. by Tales
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Solstice Special: Neptune and Delphinus: In this early Greek tale, we learn the genesis of the constellation Delphinus. A tricky dolphin helps Neptune, the God of the Sea, track down the love of his life. by Tales
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Solstice Special: Ursa Major: Long before Ursa Major was a collection of stars, she was a huntress named Callisto. by Tales
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The Boy with the Golden Stars: This Romanian fairy tale follows a wicked stepmother who tries to get rid of two magical princes. But buried secrets always have a way of coming to light. by Tales
45 min listen
Two Brothers and 49 Dragons: This classic Greek folktale follows a poor man who swipes some gold to feed his starving family — and inadvertently draws the wrath of 49 terrifying dragons. by Tales
45 min listen
The Magic School: In this Icelandic folk tale, three boys find themselves in a subterranean school with a horrifying headmaster. by Tales
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The Rime of the Ancient Mariner: Written in 1798 by English poet Samuel Taylor Coleridge, this tale is adapted from Coleridge's epic poem about a proud sea captain, his doomed voyage, and his hard earned redemption. by Tales
53 min listen
New Parcast Original: Medical Murders: We all know that medical professionals are trained to give exceptional care. by Tales
15 min listen
The Myrtle: Adapted by Italian poet Giambattista Basille in 1634, the tale of The Myrtle tells the story of an unconventional romance between a prince and a tree nymph, and the lengths they must go to protect their love. by Tales
49 min listen
The Red Shoes: In this Danish fairy tale by Hans Christian Anderson, a pair of cursed red shoes force a young girl to dance herself to near insanity. by Tales
49 min listen
One-Eye, Two-Eyes and Three-Eyes: This peculiar Cinderella story comes from Germany: When cruel tragedy befalls her closest friend, a young maiden named Two-Eyes takes her despair to a fairy, whose advice has enchanting results… by Tales
48 min listen
The Greek Cinderella: In this variation on the classic Cinderella story, a young woman’s starving sisters kill their mother… and eat her. by Tales
48 min listen
The Country Where Death Is Not: In this Sudanese folktale, a man and his aging mother set out on a journey to find a land where they can live forever, only to discover the twisted reality behind its people's immortality. by Tales
46 min listen
The Himphamp: In this Danish fairytale based on a portion of Homer's The Odyssey, a talented blacksmith is ordered by a prince to carry out a series of impossible tasks. by Tales
47 min listen
The Palm-Tree Story: Its exact origins are unknown, but it likely comes from Colombia: a familiar and yet strange tale of a mysterious young boy, who follows three travelers through various tribulations—and into battle against a cruel witch. by Tales
51 min listen
The Story of the Yara: Brazilian legend tells the story of a vengeful mermaid spirit named the Yara who enchants and drowns the men who wander near her river deep in the Amazon. by Tales
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Introducing FAERIE, A Parcast Original Series!: Subscribe to FAERIE, free and only on Spotify! by Tales
15 min listen
The Princess in the Chest: In this Danish fairytale, a king's impatience kills and curses his daughter. by Tales
48 min listen
Sir Gawain and the Green Knight: One of the most well known Arthurian Legends, Sir Gawain and the Green Knight tells the story of a young knight who has his moral character called into question, when a mysterious stranger comes to King Arthur's court...with a deadly request. by Tales
51 min listen
Introducing SOLVED MURDERS: TRUE CRIME MYSTERIES, A Parcast Original Series!: Subscribe to SOLVED MURDERS: TRUE CRIME MYSTERIES, free and only on Spotify! by Tales
14 min listen
The Tongue-Cut Sparrow: This Japanese Morality tale from the 1600s tells the story of an old couple and their pet sparrow. When their neighbor gets annoyed at the sparrow's constant chirping, things take a dark turn into the supernatural. When you let greed and bitterness guide your actions, no good will come of them. by Tales
41 min listen
The Singing Bone: Collected by the Brothers Grimm, this story certainly is a grim tale about brotherhood. by Tales
44 min listen
Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland Pt. 2: Though it has become a classic children’s story, the original version reads more like a horrific fever dream: Alice finds herself lost in a mysterious land full of murderous Queens, and terrifying beasts. by Tales
41 min listen

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Two Brothers and 49 Dragons: This classic Greek folktale follows a poor man who swipes some gold to feed his starving family — and inadvertently draws the wrath of 49 terrifying dragons. by Tales
45 min listen
The Goose Girl: In a wicked twist on the old trading places trope, a princess's devious maid takes her clothes and poses as the princess. by Tales
47 min listen
Solstice Special: Neptune and Delphinus: In this early Greek tale, we learn the genesis of the constellation Delphinus. A tricky dolphin helps Neptune, the God of the Sea, track down the love of his life. by Tales
50 min listen
Chonguita: In this piece of Philippine folklore, Chongquita the monkey bride marries an ill-tempered man. When he becomes violent at a party, her astonishing secret is revealed. by Tales
53 min listen
Sweetheart Roland: Henriette wants nothing more than to live with her love, but her evil stepmother would never allow it. by Tales
51 min listen
The Singing Bone: Collected by the Brothers Grimm, this story certainly is a grim tale about brotherhood. by Tales
44 min listen
The Tongue-Cut Sparrow: This Japanese Morality tale from the 1600s tells the story of an old couple and their pet sparrow. When their neighbor gets annoyed at the sparrow's constant chirping, things take a dark turn into the supernatural. When you let greed and bitterness guide your actions, no good will come of them. by Tales
41 min listen
Donkeyskin: It is a dark, strange story that combines fantastical elements with an uncompromising, bleak worldview. by Tales
49 min listen
The Boy with the Golden Stars: This Romanian fairy tale follows a wicked stepmother who tries to get rid of two magical princes. But buried secrets always have a way of coming to light. by Tales
45 min listen
Tales Rewind: Bluebeard: A key. A forbidden locked door. And bloody secrets. by Tales
53 min listen
Mistress Lucia: A prince who wants a bride, a woman with latent magical powers, and a scheming maid... This Mexican fairy tale tells the story of love gone wrong—and why we should maintain a healthy respect for nature. by Tales
50 min listen
The Magic Cask: In this Chinese fairy tale, a poor family discovers a magical jar that will give them anything they want. But when tensions arise among the family, a blessing can easily turn into a curse. by Tales
48 min listen
The Country Where Death Is Not: In this Sudanese folktale, a man and his aging mother set out on a journey to find a land where they can live forever, only to discover the twisted reality behind its people's immortality. by Tales
46 min listen
The Magic School: In this Icelandic folk tale, three boys find themselves in a subterranean school with a horrifying headmaster. by Tales
45 min listen
The Enchanted Quill: A crow enlists the help of a woman, instructing her to pluck a feather to make magical wishes. by Tales
45 min listen
NEW: The Loyal Mongoose: Is a wild animal ever safe to have around the house? This Indian morality tale tells the story of a couple that adopts a mongoose as a pet...only to fear that it may put their newborn at risk. by Tales
41 min listen
Parcast Classic: Ali Baba and the 40 Thieves Pt. 1: A modest wood chopper finds a stolen fortune in a magical cave, but can't keep the secret from his greedy brother. by Tales
51 min listen
Introducing SOLVED MURDERS: TRUE CRIME MYSTERIES, A Parcast Original Series!: Subscribe to SOLVED MURDERS: TRUE CRIME MYSTERIES, free and only on Spotify! by Tales
14 min listen
Biancabella and the Serpent Pt. 2: In this framing narrative, the brash storyteller Lauretta continues the tale of Biancabella. Many of those listening begin to weep, feeling for the mutilated queen. But they continue to listen, eager to find out what happens next... by Tales
53 min listen
The Juniper Tree: In one of the Grimm Brothers’ darkest tales, a young boy named Jakob faces off against an evil stepmother. by Tales
42 min listen
The Myrtle: Adapted by Italian poet Giambattista Basille in 1634, the tale of The Myrtle tells the story of an unconventional romance between a prince and a tree nymph, and the lengths they must go to protect their love. by Tales
49 min listen
The Himphamp: In this Danish fairytale based on a portion of Homer's The Odyssey, a talented blacksmith is ordered by a prince to carry out a series of impossible tasks. by Tales
47 min listen
The Brave Little Tailor: Many of us wish we could be a dashing hero living a life of adventure. by Tales
50 min listen
The Sandman Pt. 2: An adult Nathanael attempts to overcome the traumatic experiences of his childhood. But he knows, deep down, that Coppelius will always return, ready to take his eyes. by Tales
54 min listen
New Parcast Original: Medical Murders: We all know that medical professionals are trained to give exceptional care. by Tales
15 min listen
Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland Pt. 2: Though it has become a classic children’s story, the original version reads more like a horrific fever dream: Alice finds herself lost in a mysterious land full of murderous Queens, and terrifying beasts. by Tales
41 min listen
Solstice Special: Ursa Major: Long before Ursa Major was a collection of stars, she was a huntress named Callisto. by Tales
50 min listen
The Palm-Tree Story: Its exact origins are unknown, but it likely comes from Colombia: a familiar and yet strange tale of a mysterious young boy, who follows three travelers through various tribulations—and into battle against a cruel witch. by Tales
51 min listen
The Gingerbread Man: Though many can repeat this famous cookie's classic rhyme, few know of his origins. by Tales
41 min listen
The Rime of the Ancient Mariner: Written in 1798 by English poet Samuel Taylor Coleridge, this tale is adapted from Coleridge's epic poem about a proud sea captain, his doomed voyage, and his hard earned redemption. by Tales
53 min listen

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Kajong and Haloek

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