Legends 90: Set Aside
Summary
Host Aaron Manke explores the history of oral tradition and the Grimm Brothers’ mission to preserve German culture through folklore. The episode highlights Dorothea Viehmann, a key source whose tales, including "The Devil’s Three Golden Hairs," were instrumental in the collection. Manke narrates several of these stories, such as "The Devil’s Sooty Brother" and "Hans My Hedgehog," while noting that the latter inspired J.R.R. Tolkien’s *The Tale of Beren and Lúthien*.
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Intro: The importance of oral history
The Grimm Brothers' mission to unify Germany
Meeting Dorothea Viehmann, the storyteller
Tale: The Devil's Sooty Brother
Tale: The Three Golden Hairs
Legacy: Dorothea's influence on Tolkien
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Tale: Hans My Hedgehog
Outro: Book promotion and credits
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