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Sept. 5, 2020

Ol' Boo Hag

Today's story comes from the Gullah Region and is about a character we all know well.

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Aug. 31, 2020

The People Could Fly

Today we have a story about enslaved peoples from the Gullah people.

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Aug. 23, 2020

CatskinElla

Today we dive into a fairy-tale that is familiar and unfamiliar at the same time.

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Aug. 17, 2020

Doc Anansi

Today we explore another Jack Mandora Tale where Anansi has a new profession.

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Aug. 14, 2020

The Mermaid

Today we have a story based on true events from South Carolina on 7/3/1867.

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Aug. 3, 2020

Annie Christmas

Today we explore a legendary woman that grew out of the town of New Orleans.

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July 27, 2020

The Gaulin Wife and Mr. Knee-High

Two stories one from the Bahamas, Andres Island to be exact, and the other from Alabama.

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July 13, 2020

Jack Mandora Stories

Today we have two stories coming from Jamaica known to them as Jack Mandora stories.

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June 29, 2020

Ol' John vs Mr. Berkeley

Mr. Berkeley, a greedy and cunning man from Trinidad may have bit off a little more than he can chew.

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June 19, 2020

Why the Owls don't sleep at Night

A short story about why owls are nocturnal.

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June 15, 2020

The Owl Women

Today we have a tale about how and why we have owls.

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June 1, 2020

How Women Got the Power

How Women Got the Power is a mythological tale based in the American South.

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May 18, 2020

Welcome to the Afro Tales Podcast

This is my Introduction to the world and to those that love folklore, tales, myths and legends. I will share about the things I love and why I have created this podcast. I thank you for taking the time to …

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