072 - The King and the Ant's Tree

About this episode

This episode explores timeless Norse tales and their connection to childhood nursery stories.

Dive into the enchanting world of Popular Tales from the Norse, where timeless stories intertwine with the familiar nursery tales of our childhood. This collection revives the age-old fables that have been overshadowed by modernity, inviting you to rediscover the magic of storytelling from a time when tales were woven into the fabric of everyday life. (Excerpt from Popular Tales from the Norse.)

People in this episode

Host: Sir George Webbe Dasent

Topics covered

• Norse tales
• storytelling
• children's stories
• fables
• magic of storytelling

Keywords

• Norse
• tales
• storytelling
• fables
• children
• magic
• popular tales

Mentioned in this episode

Books & works: Popular Tales from the Norse, The King and the Ant's Tree

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