The German Folktale ‘The Robber Bridegroom’ is selected from the book, ‘Wise Women: Folk and Fairy Tales from Around the World, Retold and Edited by Suzanne I. Barchers.’ An old man, promised to marry his daughter to a wealthy man, … Continue reading The Robber Bridegroom: German Folktale through my eyes
My neighbors are off to their monthly pilgrimage to Vrindavan, the birthplace of cowherd Lord Krishna. They also visit Barsana, a small village near Mathura which is the birthplace of Radha, the favorite gopi, and the consort of Lord Krishna. … Continue reading Radha Rani: Unwed divine companion of the Lord
I have selected the story of Bopoluchi, a folktale from Indian region of Punjab. The story is from a collection of folktales from Tales of Punjab: Folklore of India by Flora Annie Webster Steel. You can read the story here. … Continue reading Bopoluchi- The Brave Women (Folktale through my eyes)
