EP 83: Japan- The Adventures of Kintaro, the Golden Boy

Sandman Stories Presents

Here is the story of Kintaro and how he began his life. First his father is killed in a court plot, and then his mother and he are banished to the mountain forest. Kintaro learns to live with the animals and build his skills. Then a mysterious woodcutter comes to challenge him in arm wrestling. The woodcutter turns out to be a famous general of the lord Minamoto-no-Raiko, who brings Kintaro to the city and makes him a full samurai.

Source: Japanese Fairy Tales compiled by YEI THEODORA OZAKI 1908

Sound effects: Winter forest wind moderate with trees rustling and barks creaking North Laurentian Woods Canada by Articulated

Music: Kimono Show - Shamisen Creative Commons

Shout out: Afrotales The Afro Tales Podcast is our way to explore the versions of folklore told be those melinated people that were brought to the Americas. I have made up my mind to share every collected story on this podcast and therefore on this site. I thank you for visiting, learning and sharing with me.

Listeners: L.A., California Love you Goober and Amy. (happy late birthday Joshie)
"きんたろうさん" by frontriver is licensed under CC BY 2.0

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