Fairy Tales & Folklore Audiobooks | Fiction & Literature

[German] - Rotkäppchen: Das Märchenmusical

Ein lustiges Märchen-Musical für Kinder ab 3 Jahre! Wenn der Wolf aus dem Wald kommt, was dann? Rotkäppchen hat keine Angst: 'Der ist doch nur ein Gangsterrapper!'. Und außerdem, gibts ja noch den Jäger... Jeder weiß, wie das Märchen ausgeht, oder? In diesem Hörspiel nach der berühmten Geschichte der Gebrüder Grimm erwachen die Figuren zu neuem Leben. Eine Wandertheatergruppe fährt durchs Land und baut für uns ihre Bühne auf. Mit viel Spaß und Sangesfreude zelebrieren sie den Märchenklassiker neu. Es singt die Großmutter, es rappt der Wolf, es gewinnt der Jäger. Ein musikalisches Vergnügen für Groß und Klein! Remaster des Märchenmusicals

The Brothers Grimm (Author), Matthias Henkel (Narrator)

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[Portuguese] - Sagas e Mitos Nórdicos

Milhares de anos se passaram desde que as primeiras histórias sobre os feitos dos deuses nórdicos foram compartilhadas em torno de grandes fogueiras por povos antigos, e mesmo assim, ainda hoje inspiram um relevante número de produções, seja em filmes, nos quadrinhos, na literatura, em jogos ou outros tipos de mídia. Muitas das sagas que marcaram a Era Viking buscam explicar a origem do Cosmo e da raça humana, envolvendo explorações e batalhas épicas. Neste livro, Claudio Blanc faz uma seleção única de sagas e mitos nórdicos, os quais vão levar o leitor para a viagem fascinante ao mundo de divindades como Odin, Thor, Loki e outros personagens incríveis da mitologia escandinava.

Cláudio Blanc (Author), Gabriel Maciel (Narrator)

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In Blood and Ashes: Curse Tablets and Binding Spells in Ancient Greece

In Blood and Ashes provides the first historical study of the development and dissemination of ritualized curse practice from 750-250 BCE, documenting the cultural pressures that drove the use of curse tablets, charms, spells, and other private rites. This book expands our understanding of daily life in ancient communities, showing how individuals were making sense of the world and coping with conflict, vulnerability, competition, anxiety, desire, and loss, all while conjuring the gods and powers of the Underworld. Bringing together epigraphic, literary, archaeological, and material evidence, Jessica L. Lamont reads between traditional histories of Archaic, Classical, and early Hellenistic Greece, drawing out new voices and new narratives to consider: here are the cooks, tavern keepers, garland weavers, helmsmen, barbers, and other persons who often slip through the cracks of ancient history. The texts and objects presented here offer glimpses of public and private lives across many centuries, illuminating the interplay of ritual and conflict-management strategies among citizens and slaves, men and women, pagans and Christians. Filled with new material and insights, Lamont's volume offers a groundbreaking perspective on ancient Greek social history and religion, highlighting the role of ritual in negotiating life's uncertainties.

Jessica L. Lamont, Jessica Lamont (Author), Mary Helen Gallucci (Narrator)

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The Scary Book of Christmas Lore: 50 Terrifying Yuletide Tales from Around the World

You know Dasher and Dancer and Prancer and Vixen…but do you recall the most petrifying Christmas figures of all? Not all children fear just a lump of coal in their stockings. Discover the terrifying Yuletide fables that have horrified kids for generations. He sees you when you're sleeping, he knows when you're awake. He knows if you've been bad or good, so be good for goodness' sake. This lighthearted song is a bit more ominous in the context of other Christmas traditions. From beasts that threaten to cook children into stew to sinister crones who snatch little ones from their beds, you won't find any dancing sugar plums here. Outside of the heartwarming Christmas tales we all know and love, there are an abundance of frightening stories to chill all who hear them to the bone. Discover folklore from all corners of the world, including: - Krampus (Austria, Slovenia, Croatia, and northern Italy), a demonic half-goat monster who drags chains and whips bad children with birch sticks, or stuffs them in his sack to take away - The Kallikantzari (Greece, Bulgaria, Serbia, and Turkey), goblins who come out during Advent to cause mischief - Père Fouettard (France, Belgium, Switzerland), Saint Nicholas' eternal cannibal manservant who deals with naughty children - Hans Trapp (Alsace-Lorraine, France), who roams the countryside disguised as a scarecrow and goes door to door on Christmas looking for children to feast upon - Gryla (Iceland), the giant ogre who emerges from her cave on Christmas to hunt children and cook them into stew - Mari Lwyd (Wales), a creature with a horse's skull and a long cloak that is followed by a group of chanting people - Frau Perchta (Austria and Bavaria), who slits the bellies of bad children and stuffs them with straw These tales are sure to leave you wishing for the Grinch. Whether you are a fan of history and folklore, you love learning about different cultures, or you just want to give a holiday gift that will bring the joy of Christmas to that lucky someone (just kidding), The Scary Book of Christmas Lore is for you. 'Tis the season! Is it beginning look a lot like Christmas, yet?

Tim Rayborn (Author), Van Tracy (Narrator)

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The Princess of Thornwood Drive

Two sisters are trapped on opposite sides of reality in this entrancing and deeply moving debut novel that weaves together a contemporary narrative with a parallel fantasy world. One year ago, a tragic car accident killed 22-year-old Laine's parents and left her 18-year-old sister, Alyssa, paralyzed and nonverbal. Now-instead of studying animal nutrition or competing as one of the few equestrians of color-Laine is struggling with predatory banks, unscrupulous health care organizations, and rude customers at the coffee shop where she works. That's why when Lake Forest Adult Day Center offers to take care of Alyssa, free of charge, Laine is relieved. Alyssa isn't relieved, though. After all, in her mind, there was never a car accident. Instead, she and her parents-the king and queen of Mirendal-were attacked one year ago in the forest, her parents kidnapped while she was cursed, and now must spend her days in Lake Forest's Home for Changels-a temple caring for mortals such as herself. Perhaps there, she could meet other changels who show her how to embrace her new life. However, there is a dark prince at Lake Forest, one who has taken a peculiar interest in not only Alyssa but her sister as well. And while Laine struggles to make ends meet on an everyday basis, Alyssa finds herself leading a battle that threatens to destroy not only her and her sister but their entire kingdom.

Khalia Moreau (Author), Jasmin Walker, Marlo Su (Narrator)

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Those Savage Stars

Elara: As an infant, I was abandoned on the steps of a church. My childhood was spent in an abusive foster home. At nineteen, I killed someone. Not long after, three men in black cloaks kidnap me and whisk me through a magical portal to a world I never knew existed. But the enchanting realm of Celestria is in turmoil. A dark enemy has infiltrated the land and is attempting to seize control. The last hope of the people of Celestria is locating Changelings in the mortal world . . . like me. Yet an assessment of my magic leads to a shocking revelation. Someone used a powerful spell to suppress my powers. But who? And why? Prince Kage Dargan: The moment I see her, my world pauses. Though we've never met, the girl is familiar to me. Since I was a boy . . . she has visited me in my dreams. Even so, I can't let my guard down around her. The last Changeling I trusted tried to kill me. Besides, my attraction to her is a temptation I can't risk. My parents arranged my upcoming marriage years ago and breaking that pact could have steep consequences. Still, I have to wonder why the girl from my dreams has finally appeared. Is it fate? Or something far more sinister? Contains mature themes.

Cameo Renae (Author), James Cavenaugh, Krys Janae (Narrator)

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An Unexpected Ally: A Greek Tale of Love, Revenge, and Redemption

Powerful Circe, daughter of the sun-god Helios, is sad to see Odysseus, King of Ithaca, depart from her island, Aeaea-but her heartbreak is eased after dolphins take her to Delos, where she explores a new love relationship. Circe has a strained relationship with her mother, Perse, but when she finally listens to Perse's encouragement to seek out the amphibian god Glaucus, she's glad she's heeded her advice. Together, the two embark on underwater adventures, and Circe shares with Glaucus her knowledge about the healing and harmful power of herbs. While in Delos, she also meets and befriends Skylla, a local beauty with whom Glaucus is enthralled, although the girl is indifferent. Circe eventually returns to Aeaea, but one day she learns, upon consulting her scrying mirror, that there is trouble in Delos that requires her immediate action. In the turbulent world of gods mingling with mortals, our heroine shifts shapes, flies, and uses her superpowers to reverse the course of evil. In a tangle of love, hate, and the final righting of wrongs, An Unexpected Ally is a newly woven set of tales that brings to life ancient Greek myths and revives issues familiar to contemporary listeners.

Sophia Kouidou-Giles (Author), Daniela Acitelli (Narrator)

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Nexus Guardian Book 2

In the thrilling sequel to Nexus Guardian Book 1, Aias Todd embarks on an extraordinary journey through the enchanting realm of the Nexus. As a Reincarnate, he faces formidable challenges, uncovers secrets, and confronts dark forces threatening the delicate balance of this magical world. Join Aias Todd as he strives to find his place as a Nexus Guardian, forge alliances, and unravel the true purpose of his role. Will he succeed and find the peace he craves?

Timothy Mcgowen (Author), Todd Menesses (Narrator)

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Medea

The story of Medea is only one part of a myth about the Argonauts' campaign. It portrays Jason joining a battle with fire-breathing bulls and a dragon guarding the Golden Fleece, Medea is helping him tame the beasts. She then follows him to Greece, because she falls in love. It is also a story of how a once young, beautiful and joyful woman, transforms into a monster, hungry for revenge, she kills even her own children. A long trail of horrible deaths, tied to her life path, is hard to imagine.

Euripides (Author), Mark Bowen (Narrator)

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Yexian: the Chinese Cinderella

First recorded in China in the ninth century, Yexian is considered by some to be the earliest version of the familiar Cinderella tale in the world. In this mini-book, you will find the history and background of this charming story as well as a new retelling. This is the first in a series of little-known fairy tales and their histories with summaries, rewrites, and history published for storytellers, researchers, and fairy tale enthusiasts alike.

Alyssa Curtayne (Author), Alyssa Curtayne (Narrator)

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[French] - Pallas. Tome 2: Sur les flancs de l'Ida

Athéna a échoué. Sa tentative pour récupérer le Palladion et retrouver enfin Pallas s’est terminée dans un bain de sang. Troie, quant à elle, a été saccagée par Héraclès et son armée. Mais la déesse, loin d’être découragée, a tiré de précieuses leçons de cet échec. Aidé par le Titan Prométhée, elle conçoit un nouveau plan. Un plan d’une envergure glaçante qui entrera à jamais dans l’histoire des hommes et des Dieux. Machinations, manipulations, traîtrises et meurtres, ce second tome de Pallas pourrait totalement être qualifié de Game of Thrones mythologique et donner des leçons aux plus grands romans d’espionnage. Athéna n’est pas la déesse de la stratégie pour rien !

Marine Carteron (Author), Lara Suyeux (Narrator)

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A Frost Of Fear And Fortitude

An aged man awoken from an icy grave, with a message from the gods. Defeat the darkness that consumes Levanthria. When Gregor wakes from his apparent murder, he has no idea how long he has been dead for or any idea of his former life. All he has is an overwhelming urge to find the darkness that these gods speak of. After stumbling into a small village where a young family have been slaughtered, it doesn't take long for Gregor to realise that demons are responsible. Intent on vanquishing the darkness and freeing the town, Gregor will not stop until he has found who is responsible for summoning the demon plague. A Frost Of Fear And Fortitude is the novella set in the world of Levanthria. If you like monster hunters, action and retellings with a twist, then you will love A.P Beswick's Father Christmas inspired dark tale. One thing is for sure Father Christmas has never been this badass.

A.P Beswick (Author), Aaron Smith (Narrator)

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