Folk Tales from India - The Rice Cake Tree and the Witch - Folk Tale Orissa/Odisha
The book Folk Tales from the Indian Sub-Continent by W. Vivian de Thabrew (often just Folk Stories) is a collection of adapted traditional tales from India and surrounding regions, featuring moral fables with talking animals, wise figures, tricksters, and royalty, teaching lessons about justice, wisdom, and consequences for good and bad deeds, aimed at delighting both children and adults. In this episode I narrate a folk story from the book.About A Book A Day podcast: This podcast is hosted by author Deepak Rana, coming to you from the serene heights of the Himalayas. Every episode brings you powerful ideas, timeless wisdom, and life-changing stories—one book at a time.📚 Whether you're seeking healing, inspiration, or just a good read, there's something here for every curious mind.🔗 Visit Kalampedia for more book-based resources, bibliotherapy insights, and literary deep dives.📩 For feedback, suggestions, or collaborations, write to us at [email protected]📍Don’t forget to follow, like, and share the podcast with fellow booklovers.▶️ Watch our episodes on YouTube.Follow us on Instagram, Facebook and X. #booktube #booktok #bookpodcast #indianpodcast #indianbookpodcast #indianliterarypodcast #literarypodcast