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Category: Folktales and Women

The woman who lived by her fortune: Bengali folktale (Through my eyes)

I have selected the story, ‘Story of Prince Sobur’, from the book, ‘Folk-Tales of Bengal’ by Lal Behari Dey. But … More

eco feminism, folktale, hardwork, independent, nature, self determined, strong, woman

What about the breast?

Being born and brought up in a so-called ‘third – world developing country,’ the kind of debates in the public … More

breast, breastfeeding, hindu, kerala, public, threebreastgoddess, Women

Dastangoi and the Persian Princess

It was Ismat Chugtai’s birthday yesterday. She was one of the foremost voices of reform in the Urdu literature. She … More

Arabian Nights, dastangoi, kahaniyan, kissa, kissagoi, persian folktales, smartwomen, stories, storytelling, tales, teller of tales

The Robber Bridegroom: German Folktale through my eyes

The German Folktale ‘The Robber Bridegroom’ is selected from the book, ‘Wise Women: Folk and Fairy Tales from Around the … More

brave, folktale, German, patriarchal society, wisdom, wise woman

Serpent Goddesses: The Divine Connection between Human and Nature

Snakes or Nagas have their distinct place and play a vital role in the Hindu and other religions of the … More

Goddess, serpents, snakes

Witches of the Yore

Resist Much, Obey little- Walt Whitman The Oxford dictionary describes witch as a woman who has evil magical powers or … More

anceint india, europe, Salem, witch hunt, witches, Women

Tales of Women who were Forbearing (Turkish & Indian) – A Perspective

I have chosen Turkish folktale, ‘Stone Patience and Knife Patience’ from the book,’ Wise Women: Folk and Fairy Tales from … More

Folktales, high status of woman, Karvachauth, patriarchy, Turkey, Vedas, woman

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