Echoing Fables and Words Of Wisdom

Gramps

Echoing Fables with Gramps, where every story carries a lesson for the heart. The Stories and Fables have been passed down from Generation to Generation. The stories are for children and adults of all ages. 

Episodes

  1. 11H AGO

    Why The Sky Is Far Away

    Why the Sky is Far Away" is a classic Nigerian folktale, often retold as a children's story, which explains that the sky is far away because of human greed and wastefulness. In the beginning, the sky was close to the earth and was edible, allowing people to live without working. Because the people were greedy and wasteful, the sky became angry, warned them, and eventually moved far away. The story is an environmental tale emphasizing that the preservation of the earth's limited resources lies in human hands. Support the show

    4 min

  2. 5D AGO

    The Wind and The Sun

    In this fable The Sun and the North Wind compete to  see who can have a traveller from his coat. The harder the North Wind blows, the more the traveller clings to his coat. The sun takes a slower, gentler approach but soon the force  of his heat makes the traveller take off his coat and seek shade. Support the show

    4 min

  3. MAR 18

    Untitled Episode

    In the story Why the Sky is Far Away"  which iis a Nigerian folktale , it is explaining that the sky once hung close to the earth. It provided  edible, delicious pieces for people who never had to farm. Due to human greed and wastefulness, the sky grew angry and moved far away, requiring people to work for their food Support the show

    4 min

  4. MAR 9

    The Lion and the Mouse

    Kindness is never wasted for anyone . Even the smallest act of mercy can return to help you in a powerful way , being  and showing kindness is  never for gotten. No one  is too small to make a big difference in someone's life . Support the show

    2 min

  5. MAR 7

    The Boys and The Frogs

    In Aesop's fable "The Boys and the Frogs,"  thre were a group of boys throwing stones into a pond which  causes distress to the frogs. In highlighting the moral of the story it is reveled that one's fun can lead to another's suffering. Support the show

    2 min

  6. MAR 6

    The People Could Fly In My Own Words

    This story comes from African American folklore and reminds us that even in the hardest times, people carried dreams of freedom in their hearts. This story acts as a  serious metaphor for resilience. It puts together  tales of oppression with themes of spiritual, emotional, and literal liberation.  Support the show

    4 min

  7. MAR 4

    The Parrot Who Spoke Too Much

    In a colorful forest lived Parrot, whose voice could be heard from sunrise to sunset. He did a lot of talking and failed to listen. He was only concerned about himself  and his voice alone...  Today’s lesson teaches us that listening is a form of wisdom.  Our words should help others, not drown them out.When we listen with care, we learn with understanding and grow with compassion. Support the show

    3 min
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Echoing Fables with Gramps, where every story carries a lesson for the heart. The Stories and Fables have been passed down from Generation to Generation. The stories are for children and adults of all ages. 

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