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Sounds and Smells (Performed by Storyteller Beverly Cottman)

A baker gets angry when he sees a woman smelling the great smells from his bakery, so he takes her to court in this Afro-Centric retelling of a folktale from Arabia, Japan, Peru, Eastern Europe and many other regions. Minnesota Storyteller Auntie Beverly (Beverly Cottman) performs the tale.

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The Giant Caterpillar (A Folktale from the Ivory Coast, retold by Storyteller Kevin Strauss)

This video is a retelling of “The Giant Caterpillar” a folktale from the Ivory Coast of West Africa. This story is told by Professional Storyteller Kevin Strauss. You can visit his website at http://www.NatureStory.com

 

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Sir Gwain and Lady Ragnell (A Folktale from England, retold by Minnesota Storyteller Kevin Strauss)

This retelling of an Arthurian Legend recounts how Sir Gwain faced a challenge from the Green Knight and learned the truth about “what women really want.” This story is retold by Professional Storyteller Kevin Strauss. You can learn more about Kevin at http://www.NatureStory.com