The One Handed Girl: A Swahili Fairytale
Podcast: Drift Off - Bedtime Stories for AdultsPublished On: Wed Jun 30 2021
Description: [Content Warning: violent imagery, family violence, violence against women, physical abuse.] Parents please read disclaimer below.Tonight's episode is an ancient Swahili Fairytale called The One-Handed-Girl. This tale originated in South Eastern African and was later collected in 1910 by Andrew Lang in his Lilac Fairy Book. This story is about a courageous young woman who faces many challenges because of her turbulent relationship with her brother. She overcomes her struggles with courage, creativity and kindness. Please note that the story mentions slaves, as servitude and slavery were common in South Eastern Africa in ancient times. DISCLAIMER FOR PARENTS: Because this story has violent imagery, I feel it is not suitable for young children. My advice is to listen to the story first to decide whether you should allow your child to listen. This podcast is 100% listener-supported, completely ad-free, and made possible by wonderful listeners like you. Thank you for helping me keep bedtime a peaceful place.If you'd like even more relaxing stories throughout the week, Drift Off Premium includes:• Fresh new premium episodes every Tuesday & Thursday• Instant access to the complete premium archive• Intro-free listening so you can dive straight into your wind down• Listen first, months—or even years—before the public feed• An exclusive full-length audiobook libraryYou can learn more by visiting www.driftoffpodcast.com, where you'll also find my downloadable audiobooks, my Dream Shop, and everything else happening in the world of Drift Off.
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