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Fairy Tale

The Bridenugger
In the gritty folk tale "Brudenuggen," a tailor uses 16 bear hides and a whole lot of salt to pull off one of the most audacious deceptions in folklore…
Feb 13 • Vane
The Little Piggy
This is an old Norwegian folk tale of a young girl's naivety.
Feb 12 • Vane
The Gelded Bear
A bear who trades his strength for a man's promise faces a trick that challenges the very laws of nature.
Feb 7 • Vane
The Path of Needles
A new twist on little red riding hood.
Feb 6 • Vane
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