This Old Story - Fables and Folktales

A poor miller's boast that his daughter can spin straw into gold lands her in a locked room under threat of death from a greedy king.

Show Notes

A poor miller's boast that his daughter can spin straw into gold lands her in a locked room under threat of death from a greedy king. A mysterious little man appears to do the impossible work—but each time his price grows steeper, culminating in a claim on her firstborn child. Her only hope of breaking the bargain rests on an extraordinary challenge: discovering the strange creature's true name within three days.

What is This Old Story - Fables and Folktales?

Family-friendly retellings of fables and short tales from world traditions, followed by thoughtful discussion about choices, values, and meaning.