Librivox: Folklore of the Santal Parganas, Vol. 1 by Unknown
Summary: This is an intriguing collection of folklore from the Santal Parganas, a district in India located about 150 miles from Calcutta. As its preface implies, this collection is intended to give an unadulterated view of a culture through its folklore. It contains a variety of stories about different aspects of life, including family and marriage, religion, and work. In this first volume, taken from Part I, each story is centered around a particular human character. These range from the charmingly clever (as the character, The Oilman, in the story, "The Oilman and His Sons"), to the tragically comical (as the character, Jhore, in the story "Bajun and Jhore"). In later parts, the stories will focus on other subjects, including spirits, animals, and legends from this culture.
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Podcasts:
01 "Preface" by Bompas, Cecil Henry
02 "Bajun and Jhore" by Bompas, Cecil Henry
03 "Anuwa and His Mother" by Bompas, Cecil Henry
04 "Ledha and the Leopard" by Bompas, Cecil Henry
05 "Cruel Stepmother, The" by Bompas, Cecil Henry
06 "Karmu and Dharmu" by Bompas, Cecil Henry
07 "Jealous Stepmother, The" by Bompas, Cecil Henry
08 "Pious Woman, The" by Bompas, Cecil Henry
09 "Wise Daughter-in-Law, The" by Bompas, Cecil Henry
10 "Oilman and His Sons, The" by Bompas, Cecil Henry
11 "Girl Who Found Helpers, The" by Bompas, Cecil Henry
12 "How to Grow Rich" by Bompas, Cecil Henry
13 "Changed Calf, The" by Bompas, Cecil Henry
14 "Koeri and the Barber, The" by Bompas, Cecil Henry
15 "Prince Who Acquired Wisdom, The" by Bompas, Cecil Henry
