Fake Names and Facades

An episode dedicated to stories of disguises, false identities, pretending to be something or somebody you’re not, fake names and facades. Amankamek by Joseph Bruchac (1:43) A handsome young man lures a girl into his cave where he lives with his grandmother, but after some time the girl realizes everything is not as it seems. Learn more about Joseph Bruchac by visiting: josephbruchac.com The Beginning of the Armadillos by Jim Weiss (10:10) Hedgehog and Tortoise figure out a way to confuse young Painted Jaguar in order to save themselves from being eaten. Learn more about Jim Weiss by visiting: www.jimweiss.com The Swineherd by Randel McGee (31:08) A Hans Christian Andersen tale about a prince who sends the emperor's daughter lovely gifts but she refuses them. Her snobbish behavior inspires the prince to don the guise of a swineherd in order to get some revenge. Learn more about Randel McGee by visiting: folktaleartists.com The Lute Player by Mary Grace Ketner (47:03) A queen pretends to be a minstrel to save her husband’s life, but only she's in on the plot. Learn more about Mary Grace Ketner by visiting: talesandlegends.net