South African Folk-Tales

James A. Honeÿ 45 - Celtic Fairy Tales-Joseph Jacobs

Join James Albert Honeij (Honey) as he takes you on a captivating journey through the rich tapestry of South African folklore. In this collection, he presents a diverse array of tales sourced from previously published works in English, along with enchanting stories translated from Afrikaans and cherished memories from his childhood. This anthology features San and Khoekhoe narratives, as well as tales from the Bantu traditions of southern Africa, with a delightful emphasis on animal stories, particularly the cunning jackal. Experience the magic of these timeless tales that reflect the culture and wisdom of the region. - Summary by Laura Gibbs

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South African Folk-Tales

Episodes

Celtic Fairy Tales-Joseph Jacobs

Personal Collection of Short Tales compiled by Carmie-Jacob & Wilhelm Grimm

Scottish Fairy Book-Elizabeth W. Grierson

King of the Snakes and Other Folklore Stories from Uganda-Rosetta Baskerville

Sir Gawain and the Green Knight (Weston Translation Version 2)-The Gawain Poet

001 - Introduction

002 - Hottentots and Bushmen

003 - The Lost Message

004 - The Monkey's Fiddle

005 - The Tiger the Ram and the Jackal

006 - The Jackal and the Wolf

007 - A Jackal and a Wolf

008 - The Lion the Jackal and the Man

009 - The World's Reward

010 - The Lion and Jackal

011 - Tink-tinkje

012 - The Lion and Jackal

013 - Lion and Jackal

014 - The Hunt of Lion and Jackal

015 - Story of Lion and Little Jackal

016 - The Lioness and the Ostrich

017 - Crocodile's Treason

018 - The Story of a Dam

019 - The Dance for Water or Rabbit's Triumph

020 - Jackal and Monkey

021 - Lion's Share

022 - Jackal's Bride

023 - The Story of Hare

024 - The White Man and Snake

025 - Cloud-Eating

026 - Lion's Illness

027 - Jackal Dove and Heron

028 - Cock and Jackal

029 - Elephant and Tortoise

030 - Tortoises Hunting Ostriches

031 - The Judgment of Baboon

032 - Lion and Baboon

033 - The Zebra Stallion

034 - When Lion Could Fly

035 - Lion Who Thought Him Self Wiser Than His Mother

036 - Lion Who Took a Woman's Shape

037 - Why Has Jackal a Long Black Stripe on His Back

038 - Horse Cursed by Sun

039 - Lion's Defeat

040 - The Origin of Death