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Myths and Legends

376: Danish folklore: Sweet Pea

Jul 10, 2024
Explore Danish folklore with stories of learning from mistakes, a quirky diet involving a quarter of a pea, and a man's encounter with trolls. The importance of quality sleep and suspicious activities with beer add humor and intrigue to this entertaining episode.
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Quick takeaways

  • Learning from mistakes leads to unexpected consequences in Danish folklore stories.
  • Acceptance and change are shown in relationships with trolls and legal disputes in Danish myths.

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The Covetous Man's Search for a New Wife

A man who lost his wife seeks a new one with household skills after realizing he can't handle household tasks. He offers a woman a meager allowance of a quarter of a pea a day, which she accepts. Suspicious that she is eating more, he sets up a plan to catch her in the act, leading to unexpected consequences.

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