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Our Lady's Child
Austronesian Folktale History Indo-EuropeanMarch 16, 2017January 3, 2023

Our Lady’s Child?

Take a guess: Is this a German fairy tale? Or is it a Taiwanese folktale? Explore the secret behind stories from opposite sides of the earth.

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The Mouse's Bride
Folktale Sinitic TraditionDecember 1, 2016February 28, 2020

The Mouse’s Bride

From a children’s tale: On the 3rd day of the Lunar New Year, the mice welcome their brides.

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