In which a girl comes to inhabit an instrument. (The story calls it a fiddle, but clearly that's for Western readers. Based on the image, we think it's a veena.)

23 The Pomegranate King

Oct 21st, 2019 26m 41s

In which death doesn't prevent anyone from being alive. (Just for the record, the image is of Maharani Jindan, rebel queen of Jansi, who was a hero of the resistance, not a wicked stepmother. We just liked the picture.)

22 Bopoluchi

Oct 13th, 2019 16m 2s

In which a girl believes what she wants to, but makes a roaring comeback. Warning: this story is a little violent, though not graphically so.

21 The White Dove

Sep 16th, 2019 18m 19s

In which we have all the classic elements of a fairy tale, and a kneading trough.

20 The Reward of Good Deeds

Sep 9th, 2019 15m 50s

In which good begets evil and we are morally perplexed.

19 The Pleiades

Sep 2nd, 2019 12m 45s

In which six brothers acquire a useful set of skills and the Pleiades come to be.

18 The Dreams

Aug 25th, 2019 20m 45s

In which a young man goes on a grand adventure to win his beloved, and a princess helps by pretending to dream.

17 The Old Man Who Had a Large Family

Aug 19th, 2019 10m 9s

In which some things are very large and some very numerous.

16 The Merry Wives

Aug 5th, 2019 10m 46s

In which three merry wives make fools of their three silly husbands.

15 The Princess in the Coffin

Jul 28th, 2019 32m

In which there is a terrifying ghost and cowardice wins the day. Painting by Natalie Frank.

14 The Robe of Feathers

Jul 15th, 2019 15m 52s

In which a fisherman tries to make off with a fairy's robe.

13 The Strange Story of the Golden Comb

Jul 8th, 2019 28m 51s

In which there are star-crossed lovers and a ghost, and Sappho sings.

12 The Fire Quest

Jul 1st, 2019 10m 38s

In which there is inner fire and grasping at fire.

11 The Jellyfish Takes a Journey

Jun 24th, 2019 9m 26s

In which we learn how the jellyfish got so gooey, and the importance of studying anatomy.

10 The Sad Story of the Yaoya's Daughter

Jun 17th, 2019 16m 6s

In which there is love and tragedy.

09 The Espousal of the Rat's Daughter

Jun 9th, 2019 19m 38s

In which a Rat seeks to make a grand match for his beautiful daughter. The second of seven Japanese fairy tales.

08 The Green Willow

Jun 5th, 2019 21m 31s

In which a samurai becomes distracted by a pretty girl. Our first in a set of 7 Japanese fairy tales. Are you enjoying the podcast? Please leave us a review on iTunes!

07 The Donkey Cabbages

May 27th, 2019 24m 5s

We're back after a long break to bring you a final Grimm's Fairy Tale, before we move on to Japanese Fairy Tales. If you enjoy this podcast, we'd greatly appreciate a nice review. Thanks!

06 Jorinda and Joringel

Mar 4th, 2019 9m 34s

In which a sweet boy and girl meet with a wicked witch.

05 The White Snake

Feb 25th, 2019 14m 49s

In which we read a story where a boy comes to understand the speech of animals and compassion is rewarded.

04 The Fisherman and His Wife

Feb 21st, 2019 22m 3s

In which we read The Fisherman and His Wife and talk about greed.

03 The Spindle, the Shuttle, and the Needle

Feb 10th, 2019 9m 22s

In which we read Grimm's The Spindle, the Shuttle, and the Needle, a tale of a young girl rewarded for her conscientious domestic work. And Sappho sings! Check out more of my audiobook narration work at www.gryphoncorpus.com.

02 The Seven Ravens

Feb 3rd, 2019 7m 58s

In which I read the 2nd of our Grimm's Fairy Tales, The Seven Ravens, and Sappho and I discuss the hero(ine) archetype. For more (adult) stories, check out my website, www.gryphoncorpus.com.