In The Three Feathers, an old king tests his three sons to see who will inherit the kingdom after his death. When the youngest brother emerges triumphant - thanks to an overweight toad - the older brothers demand satisfaction, and plot a jump to the death to settle the succession once and for all.
Join us on the final adventure of The Simpleton Trilogy, where we find magical turnips, a popcorn-munching monarch, and a secret underground world.
After the story we discuss fatalism, pub names, and take a deep-dive into the taboo world of animal-human love - a surprisingly popular and potent part of folklore.
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Theme music: Bicycle Waltz by Goodbye Kumiko
Other Music: Bach's Harpsichord Concerto No.3 in D major, BWV 1054 performed by the Paillard Chamber Orchestra & Robert-Veyron-Lacroix // Bach's Harpsichord Concerto no. 1 in D minor, BWV 1052 - III. Allegro - European Archive // Debussy's Arabesque No. 1. Andantino con moto performed by Gerluz
18. The Fox And His Cousin (The Fox Quadrilogy Part.III)
17. The White Snake
16. The Robber Bridegroom
The Aarne-Thompson-Uther Index of Folktales + Listener Poll Results
15. The Knapsack, The Hat And The Horn
14. Godfather Death
13. The Story Of The Youth Who Went Forth To Learn What Fear Was
12. Rumpelstiltskin
11. Clever Elsie
10. Cat and Mouse in Partnership
9. The Louse And The Flea
8. The Bremen Town Musicians
7. The Wolf And The Seven Little Kids
6. How Six Men Got On In The World
5. The Girl Without Hands
4. The Three Little Men in the Wood
3. Thumbling (not Tom Thumb)
History, Evolution and Translations of the Brothers Grimm Fairy Tales
2. The Mouse, the Bird and the Sausage
1. Hans in Luck & Old Sultan (Pilot)
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