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The Man who went Missing
Hunzayi Folklore | A man mysteriously went missing, and returned several years later, claiming to have married a Peri.
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There is Strength in Unity
Urdu Fable | A farmer teaches his sons an important lesson on finding strength in unity.
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Mar 172 min read
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The Fox and the Crow
Urdu Fable | A crow's encounter with a fox teaches us to be mindful of flattery.
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Mar 102 min read
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The Goat with a Hole in her Heart
Punjabi Fable | A mother's love, explained through the story of a goat with a hole in her heart.
Folkloristan
Mar 32 min read
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The King and the Sardar
Punjabi Fable | An interaction between a King and a Sardar warns of being wary of harsh punishments.
Folkloristan
Feb 262 min read
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Whatever Happens is for the Best
Balochi Fable | Whatever Happens is for the Best
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Feb 153 min read
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The Lion and the Mouse
Sindhi Fable | A mouse rescues a lion from a trap/
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Feb 111 min read
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The Miraculous Springs of Kallar Kahar
Punjabi Mythology | The Miraculous Springs of Kallar Kahar
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Feb 81 min read
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Tor Div
One of the many legends of the Tor Div (Siyah Div/Kala Deo).
Folkloristan
Feb 33 min read
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Jamil and the Jinn
Urdu Folktale | A boy who was a little bit smarter than Aladdin.
Folkloristan
Jan 311 min read
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The Greedy Monkey
Sindhi Fable | A story about a farmer and a greedy monkey.
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Jan 272 min read
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Black Outfits and Superstitions
Superstitions | A ritual before wearing black from Kohat.
Folkloristan
Jan 241 min read
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Urdu Alphabet Lore
Urdu Alphabet Lore | The story of the four brothers, Jeem, Chay, Hay and Khay
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Jan 211 min read
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Podna and Podni
Urdu Folktale | Podna, (he-sparrow), marches to rescue Podni (she-sparrow) from the Raja, accompanied by some unexpected allies.
Folkloristan
Jan 193 min read
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A Folktale on the Origins of Ho Jamalo
Sindhi Folktale | A story about the origins of the folk melody, Ho Jamalo.
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Jan 152 min read
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Jashan-e-Lohri
The Punjabi festival, Lohri, marks the end of winter and the start of the harvest season. Read more about the festivities!
Folkloristan
Jan 132 min read
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Hanooz Dilli Dur Ast
Sufi Folklore | How a confrontation between a Dervish and a Sultan lead to a Persian proverb being borrowed into Urdu.
Folkloristan
Jan 101 min read
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Ten Myths about Jinns
Myths about Jinns from Pakistani oral tradition.
Folkloristan
Jan 101 min read
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The Crow on the Wall
Kashmiri Folktale | A fable about patience.
Folkloristan
Jan 72 min read
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The Legend of Sialkot Fort
Locations and Legends | The Fort of Sialkot
Folkloristan
Jan 32 min read
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