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The Lord of Death is a folktale from Punjab

The Lord of Death | A Folk Tale from Punjab

Long, long ago, there was a road that led every traveler to death. Some believed it was snake or scorpion bites that caused their deaths. However, whoever traveled on that road met the same fate. One day, while traveling on that road, an old man sat down to get some rest. Suddenly, he realized that Read more…

Bopoluchi the Bride a Punjabi folk tale

Bopoluchi, the Bride | A Folk Tale from Punjab | Kalai

One day, a group of young girls walked down to the village well to fetch water. While filling their water pots, they started talking about marriage. One vain girl told that her uncle would soon be coming over with bridal presents and the finest clothes for her. Another girl mentioned that her uncle would bring Read more…