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A 1903 Japanese fairy tale about immortality, paper cranes, and killer sharks comes to life in one hour.
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In this episode
- The full story of a man who refuses to accept death
- A classic tale from Yei Theodora Ozaki's 1903 Japanese Fairy Book
- Folklore told in a way that feels immediate and human
- A first guest appearance that adds a fresh voice to the story
About this episode
A story from Japan. Paper cranes. Killer sharks. And our very first guest, Maddy Cross.This story is from The Japanese Fairy Book by Yei Theodora Ozaki, published in 1903.
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About Folklorica
Introducing… Folklorica! A podcast about stories hosted by two people who really like hearing, reading and even telling, you guessed it, stories. We’re your hosts Clayton Steacker and Maggie Boles. We are amateur ethnographers. Gifted googlers.
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