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Jul 31, 2019

In 'A Bridegroom for Miss Mole' we meet a father determined to find the best husband in the entire world possible for his beautiful daughter. But nobody feels worthy.

From: The Unmannerly Tiger, and Other Korean Tales

Author: William Elliot Griffis

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Jul 29, 2019

'The Unmannerly Tiger' is our very first folklore from Korea and the story of a very hungry, very proud tiger named "Mountain Uncle" 🐯.

From: The Unmannerly Tiger, and Other Korean Tales

Author: William Elliot Griffis

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Jul 26, 2019

'The Story of a Monkey' is a Filipino progressive folktale with a surprising twist at the end.

From: Philippine Folk Tales

Author: Mabel Cook Cole

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Jul 24, 2019

'The Story of the Creation' from Mindanao is an amazing creation tale, and that's not just that I love creation folklore.

From: Philippine Folk Tales

Author: Mabel Cook Cole

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Jul 22, 2019

The Filipino folktale of 'The Flood Story' isn't an adaptation of the Judeo-Christian Flood. It's so, so much better.

From: Philippine Folk Tales

Author: Mabel Cook Cole

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