Slow and Steady Wins the Race: Stor e Telling January February 2009

Tortoise and Hare
by
Jean Grandville, 19th century

I have penned the Stor E Telling column since January of 2002 and the articles from 2002-2006 are the publications page of my website found here http://www.storybug.net/stor-e-telling.html. I will be adding the columns from 2007 to 2012 to that page as well. However, I am in the process of checking what link URL's have changed or are now defunct. It is a time consuming process so I am taking the “slow and steady” approach via Aesop and will post the individual columns on my blog for now.

I will not be adding current columns until the following year, so if you want immediate access to the newest websites, consider becoming a member of the National Storytelling Network.

Please feel free to comment on the blog and let me know if you find this useful.

 

JANUARY FEBRUARY 2009

Ring in the New Year with international folktales, myths and legends!

19^th Century German Stories

A number of dual language folktales.
http://tinyurl.com/42uxej

Dutch Folktales, Fairytales and Myths

Ten Dutch tales from 1918.
http://tinyurl.com/4jp7b3

Filipino Native Songs, Poems and Legends

Although the title states song and poems there are none. However, there are seven delightful   legends.
http://www.oocities.org/marlonfx/

 Tibetan Folktales

Visit with The Three Hunters, The Frugal Woman and more characters from the land of Tibet.
http://tinyurl.com/4o9hzt

Legends and Stories of Italy

Sixteen stories from this 1909 publication, along with beautiful illustrations.
http://tinyurl.com/4jpug7

Maori Myths, Legends and Contemporary Stories
An interesting collection of tales along with teaching resources.
http://eng.mataurangamaori.tki.org.nz/Support-materials/Te-Reo-Maori/Maori-Myths-Legends-and-Contemporary-Stories

Oriental Myths and Legends

From Sacred Texts “an anthology of tales from several widely separated Asian story-telling traditions, with the center of gravity somewhere in Persia.”
http://tinyurl.com/3unjh9

Scottish Folktales

Thirty-three folktales from 1899.
http://tinyurl.com/4u6tbl

West African Folktales

From Gateway to the Classics a number of Anansi, pourquoi and miscellaneous folktales from the African continent.
http://tinyurl.com/yvguan

Many celebrations will be taking place during the winter months. Here are a few sites to add to the festivities.

The Chinese New Year - Gung Hay Fat Choy! (Wishing you prosperity)

The Chinese New Year falls on January 26, 2009. It is the year of the Ox. Read the legend behind the animals of the Chinese Zodiac here: http://www.legendinc.com/Pages/MiscellaneousPages/Zodiak/ChineseZodiakLegend.html

then click over to a terrific lesson plan on the Chinese New Year. http://www.scholastic.com/teachers/lesson-plan/chinese-inventions-and-chinese-new-year

Chinese Legends, Or, The Porcelain Tower

There are many wonderful myths, folktales and legends from China is this 1848 book by Thomas Henry Sealy, now in the public domain. You can even download a copy for free for your own files.
http://tinyurl.com/3vscvs

For more story links on China visit my Storytelling Links page on my website at http://tinyurl.com/47cgge

 

We couldn’t leave February without some love stories to celebrate St. Valentine’s Day.

Chien Nang

A beautiful adaptation of a Chinese love story from Texas storyteller Mary Grace Ketner found in Charms and Changelings by Ruth Manning-Sanders.
http://talesandlegends.net/storied-women/chien-nang.html

Immortal Love Legends

From About.com timeless Hindu love stories.
http://tinyurl.com/45fqqp

The Lady of Stavoren

A Dutch legend retold and adapted by Aaron Shepherd.
http://tinyurl.com/4y5zpg

Love Legends of the Punjab

http://www.punjabicultures.com/festivals.php?v=Love%20Legends

Love, Lore and Legends

Brief particulars associated with Cupid’s arrow.
http://tinyurl.com/3udzhk

February also ushers in Mardi Gras. Laissez les bons rouler! (Let the good times roll!)

American Folklore: Louisiana

Meet Foolish John, a riverboat captain and opossum in these three delightful tales.
http://tinyurl.com/3us4w4

Louisiana Folk-tales

From Google books, a downloadable book of public domain folktales by Alcée Fortier shared in both French Dialect and English Translation.
http://tinyurl.com/3ttzqs

History of Mardi Gras

Interesting facts so you can celebrate with the best of them!
http://tinyurl.com/4ctck

After the fun of Mardi Gras it’s time to raise a pint, and revel with the Irish on St. Patrick’s Day.

Celtic Fairy Tales

Twenty-seven stories from Joseph Jacobs.
http://archive.org/details/celticfairytale00jacorich

Irish Folk Songs

A collection of Irish folk songs with lyrics and chords.
http://www.traditionalmusic.co.uk/irish-folk-music/irish%20songs/irish-songs.htm


And if you missed any of the pervious “Slow and Steady…” blog posts here are the links to the series so far.

2007

January February 2007
http://www.karenchace.blogspot.com/2013/06/slow-and-steady-wins-race-stor-e.html
March April 2007
http://www.karenchace.blogspot.com/2013/06/slow-and-steady-wins-race-stor-e_30.html
May June 2007
http://www.karenchace.blogspot.com/2013/07/slow-and-steady-wins-race-stor-e.html
July August 2007
http://karenchace.blogspot.com/2013/07/slow-and-steady-wins-race-stor-e_15.html
September October 2007
http://www.karenchace.blogspot.com/2013/07/slow-and-steady-wins-race-stor-e_20.html
November December 2007
http://karenchace.blogspot.com/2013/07/slow-and-steady-wins-race-stor-e_29.html

2008

January February 2008

http://karenchace.blogspot.com/2013/08/slow-and-steady-wins-race-stor-e.html
March April 2008
http://www.karenchace.blogspot.com/2013/08/slow-and-steady-wins-race-stor-e_11.html
May June 2008
http://karenchace.blogspot.com/2013/08/slow-and-steady-wins-race-may-june-2008.html
Summer 2008
http://www.karenchace.blogspot.com/2013/08/slow-and-steady-wins-race-stor-e_25.html
Fall 2008
http://www.karenchace.blogspot.com/2013/09/slow-and-steady-wins-race-stor-e.html

 

Karen Chace 2013 ©

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