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The birth of Osiris and Isis
(Audio)
Storyteller: Chris Smith
An Egyptian creation myth.
An Egyptian creation myth.
| themes | myths of ancient civilisations moon, sun and universe home, family and community |
|---|---|
| recommended age of listener | from 7 years (KS2) |
| story origin | middle east |
Snip snip (10 minute version)
(Audio)
Storyteller: Chris Smith
A beloved coat is reused in different ways again and again until it becomes a story.
A beloved coat is reused in different ways again and again until it becomes a story.
| themes | stories about stories time and death home, family and community |
|---|---|
| recommended age of listener | from 5 years (KS1) |
| story origin | eastern europe |
Mashenka and the bear
(Audio)
Storyteller: Adele Moss
A young girl is taken by a bear but triumphs over him with trickery, and shows that sometimes a big creature can be scared of a small one.
A young girl is taken by a bear but triumphs over him with trickery, and shows that sometimes a big creature can be scared of a small one.
| themes | home, family and community animals |
|---|---|
| recommended age of listener | from 5 years (KS1) |
| story origin | russia |
Snip snip (two minute version)
(Audio)
Storyteller: Chris Smith
A beloved coat is reused in different ways again and again until it becomes a story.
A beloved coat is reused in different ways again and again until it becomes a story.
| themes | stories about stories time and death home, family and community |
|---|---|
| recommended age of listener | from 5 years (KS1) |
| story origin | eastern europe |
Clean water, dirty water
(Audio)
Storyteller: Daniel Morden
A Haitian fairytale about a girl who loves a creature from the water.
A Haitian fairytale about a girl who loves a creature from the water.
| themes | water and the sea time and death home, family and community |
|---|---|
| recommended age of listener | from 7 years (KS2) |
| story origin | north and central america |
The perfect wife
(Audio)
Storyteller: Chris Smith
Don't let the best be the enemy of the good!
Don't let the best be the enemy of the good!
| themes | fables, proverbs and teaching stories journeys and transport |
|---|---|
| recommended age of listener | from 16 years |
| story origin | middle east |
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