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King Midas
(Audio)
Storyteller: Hugh Lupton
King Midas needs gold, but his wish brings catastrophe.
King Midas needs gold, but his wish brings catastrophe.
| themes | myths of ancient civilisations fables, proverbs and teaching stories home, family and community |
|---|---|
| recommended age of listener | from 7 years (KS2) |
| story origin | southern europe |
The sleeping king
(Audio)
Storyteller: Hugh Lupton
A Welsh legend in which a tramp finds himself caught up in the story of King Arthur and his sleeping knights.
A Welsh legend in which a tramp finds himself caught up in the story of King Arthur and his sleeping knights.
| themes | adventure and opportunity |
|---|---|
| recommended age of listener | from 5 years (KS1) |
| story origin | uk and ireland |
The lode stone
(Audio)
Storyteller: Chris Smith
A man who doesn't pay attention, searches fruitlessly.
A man who doesn't pay attention, searches fruitlessly.
| themes | fables, proverbs and teaching stories water and the sea |
|---|---|
| recommended age of listener | from 7 years (KS2) |
The pedlar of Swaffham
(Audio & Video)
Storyteller: Chris Smith
A pedlar looks for happiness elsewhere but eventually finds it at home.
A pedlar looks for happiness elsewhere but eventually finds it at home.
| themes | fables, proverbs and teaching stories journeys and transport home, family and community |
|---|---|
| recommended age of listener | from 7 years (KS2) |
| story origin | uk and ireland |
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