A prosperous merchant, resting beneath a tree during his travels, carelessly tosses a date pit — and unknowingly kills the invisible son of a powerful demon.
Show Notes
A prosperous merchant, resting beneath a tree during his travels, carelessly tosses a date pit — and unknowingly kills the invisible son of a powerful demon. The demon appears, sword drawn, demanding the merchant's life in payment. Granted one year to settle his affairs, the merchant returns to face his fate, but three mysterious old men arrive, each wagering an extraordinary personal tale against a portion of the death sentence. This opening story of One Thousand and One Nights explores whether the power of storytelling itself can overturn a seemingly inescapable doom.
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.