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The Bald Wife is a folk tale from West Bengal

The Bald Wife | A Folk Tale from West Bengal | Kalai

A long time ago, there lived a merchant with his two wives. His second wife was much dearer to him than the first one. Actually, the second wife had two tufts of hair on her head, while the first wife had just one. Although the two wives resented each other, they had no choice but Read more…

The Goat that Ate Tigers is a folk tale from West Bengal about wit and presence of mind

The Goat that Ate Tigers: A Folk Tale from West Bengal

A long time ago, a little goat used to live with its mother. They had been leading a fairly peaceful life. The mother goat often warned her daughter against treading beyond the fence. The little goat, however, was born with the heart of an adventurer. She wanted to travel the world and explore new places. Read more…