Context: The following is an account from the informant, my mother. It was told casually as both entertainment and to teach a lesson at the same time Background: The informant heard this from her grandmother in her mountain village. They remember this for the entertainment value that the story provided as well as for the… Continue Reading »
The following is a conversation with SS that details her interpretation of the Japanese legend about the Dojo Temple (Dojoji in Japanese). SS: The story is about the Dojo temple; the title comes from a temple that forbid women from entering. Women were considered to pollute the sacred religious space. There’s a story that… Continue Reading »
Main Piece (direct transcription): Dad: Iranians believe that if something is predicted, it will happen. There was a king, and he had a son. Somebody came, and told him that that boy… It’s the same thing as Disney, the same concept, do you remember… Me: Sleeping Beauty? Dad: Yes, with the spinning wheels. In our… Continue Reading »
“So this ancient Chinese fable is based around Bhuddist and Daoist morals. It’s called the Governor of the Southern Tributary State. So this man Chunyu Fen was an officer in the army that was dismissed for poor conduct and over-drinking. Disgruntled by this, he basically drinks himself into oblivion and falls asleep one day under… Continue Reading »
The 22-year-old informant was born in South Korea and moved to the U.S. at a very young age. She chose to share this story because they are commonly told in Korean culture. “So basically this tiger falls into this deep, deep pit. And he calls out for help and this rabbit comes, and the tiger’s like… Continue Reading »