Fabric of Folklore
Folktales can be strange, mystical, macabre and intriguing. Join us as we explore the stories, culture and people behind the folklore. We go beyond retelling the legends, myths and fairy tales of old. We look at the story behind the lore, behind the songs and traditions to understand more about what they mean, and their importance. These stories, many originating as oral histories, inform us of what it means to be human; what it means to be an integral part of this Earth. Stories of magic and wonder bind us. They connect us through invisible strands, like the gossamer fibers of a spiders web. Folktales have the power to demonstrate how, although we live in drastically different locals, our hearts and minds beat as one human race. We are weaving the fabrics of our past and present stories, to help us better understand ourselves and to awaken us to a more compassionate and caring world community. As we explore the meaning of existence through folklore we hope to inspire future generations to lead with love and understanding.
Fabric of Folklore
Talking Eggs: Louisiana Folktale - Storytelling
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Deep in the Louisiana bayou, a kind-hearted girl named Blanche is overlooked, overworked, and underestimated — until a chance encounter with a mysterious old woman in the woods changes everything. The Talking Eggs, retold by Robert D. San Souci with stunning illustrations by Jerry Pinkney, is a Caldecott Honor–winning adaptation of a Creole folktale full of wonder, magic, and moral consequence. Two-headed cows, square-dancing rabbits, and eggs that speak their own instructions — this is Southern folklore at its most vivid and alive. But underneath all the magic is a timeless truth: goodness is its own reward, and greed never gets what it expects.
This story is the heart of the Fairy Tale Flip episode 23 — the anchor folktale that connects to tales told across France, Africa, and beyond. If you're ready to go deeper, that episode is your next stop.
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