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The Stork King

Oct 3, 2023
A Ukrainian tale about a wheat farmer and her children who encounter the mysterious Stork King. The farmer's oxen are taken by the Stork King, leading the children on separate journeys to find his palace. Through kindness and perseverance, one of the children succeeds. Includes production credits, artist features, and listener testimonials.
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Quick takeaways

  • Taking risks can lead to opportune outcomes.
  • Accepting help from others can lead to success.

Deep dives

The Stork King visits the wheat farmer

A wheat farmer living in the countryside encounters the Stork King, a giant talking stork. The Stork King offers to take either the farmer's oxen or one of her children as payment. The farmer chooses to give up her oxen, but the Stork King, impressed by her good heart, offers a reward. One of the farmer's children must visit his palace to receive the reward.

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