078 - The Man and the Doukana Tree

About this episode

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

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.)

Topics covered

• Norse tales
• storytelling
• nursery tales
• fables
• magic of storytelling

Keywords

• Norse
• tales
• storytelling
• fables
• childhood
• magic

Mentioned in this episode

Books & works: Popular Tales from the Norse

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