Tales

In this ancient Norwegian tale, a prince goes on a quest to find his brother. Along the way, he discovers a princess held by an evil giant. Despite his father’s warnings not to trust strangers, it might be the only way to rescue both the princess and his brother. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

You’ve heard the rumors. Trembled at the tales. Maybe even have some stories of your own… on what it’s like to enter adulthood. In the newest Spotify Original from Parcast, best friends and performers Teala Dunn and Nia Sioux compare notes on their first forays into the magical world of independence and responsibility — where mistakes are made and naps are taken, frequently. Listen here to Episode 1: Getting Through A Breakup for details of their most memorable splits, and (better) ways to bounce back after a relationship ends. Then search and follow “Adulting” to catch new episodes every Wednesday, free on Spotify! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this classic Irish folktale, a lazy, young farmer stumbles onto a leprechaun and immediately thinks his future is paved with gold. But this leprechaun isn't the usual green-suited man of legends... He's crafty, ornery, and very possibly deadly. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This 17th-century Chinese story tells the tale of a young, married businessman who meets a beautiful concubine. He brings her home, thinking his life will be perfect — only to realize she is hiding a deadly secret…  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

One of the earliest murder mysteries comes from One Thousand and One Nights, a collection of Middle Eastern folk tales. After a dead body is found in the Tigris River, the caliph’s adviser is tasked with solving the crime. If he fails, he and his family will suffer a similar fate… Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The stranger's beans led Jack to the land of the giants... but will he be able to escape? And how will the discovery of a dangerous magical land save him from poverty? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

An iconic tale, this story tells how a young boy makes a foolhardy gamble to save himself and his mother from starvation. Would you sell your only hope for a handful of magic beans?

In this ancient Ibibio tale, beauty is a questionable gift for a young heroine who just wants some friends to visit a festival with. Instead, she finds herself wrapped up in a story of betrayal — and brutal revenge.