Curated Video
TAM, TAM, The Answer Man
Mr. Griot shares a folktale and points out the characteristics of a folktale. He then explains the importance of the main lesson learned from folktales.
Curated Video
Tales of Some Folks
A video entitled “Tales of Some Folks” which describes the characteristics of a folktale and gives some examples of folktales.
Curated Video
Why Fire and Rain Are Enemies: an African Folktale
Once upon a time, there was a chief who had a daughter so beautiful that she drew the attention of both Fire and Rain. She wanted to marry Rain, but her father agreed to marry her off to Fire. This led to an epic competition between the...
Orkidbox
Picture & Story - The Nightingale | A classic story & painting a bird in watercolor
Welcome to Picture & Story. I would love to see how you respond to having the art videos combined with stories. I hope to look at both classic stories, folklore, legends and myths from all over. As I narrate the adapted story I will also...
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Defense Language Institute Foreign Language Center: Legends and Folktales
Click on the dots on the world map or choose from a list of "Legends and Folktales" to watch videos of legends from various countries around the world. This US Department of Defense site wants to promote cultural awareness by offering...
Texas Education Agency
Texas Gateway: Chinese Folktale: The Little Rabbits
This video features the Chinese story "The Little Rabbits" in both English and Chinese. The story has elements of the Western stories "Little Red Riding Hood" and "The Three Little Pigs." Mama rabbit leaves her three little rabbits at...
Texas Education Agency
Texas Gateway: Colombian Folktale: Pastorcita
This video features the Colombian story Pastorcita in both English and Spanish. Pastorcita has many elements that are similar to "Little Bo Peep." Pastoricta is a shepherd girl who has lost her sheep. When she does find them, they are...