Skunny-Wundy & the Stone Giant

Description

Ahoy, my friends! Welcome aboard the Afro Tales podcast. Join your Griot, Amon Mazingo, as we embark on a thrilling adventure through the captivating stories of Indigenous and African descendant cultures across the Americas and the Caribbean. In this episode, we explore the tale of Skunny-Wundy and the Stone Giant, a humorous yet daring story set in an Iroquois village. When the villagers are threatened by a fearsome stone giant, Skunny-Wundy, known for his quick wit and boastful nature, steps up to confront the beast. With clever tricks and a bit of luck, he outsmarts the giant, turning a terrifying encounter into a tale of triumph. This story not only showcases the cleverness of our protagonist but also reflects the timeless theme of bravery and cunning in folklore.

Book: When the Chenoo howls: Native American tales of terror

By: James Bruchac and Joseph Bruchac

(00:00) Welcome aboard

(00:31) Skunny-Wundy & the Stone Giant

(11:17) My Thoughts

(15:44) Chef’s Galley - Three Sisters Soup

(19:10) Fair Winds

After the story, Chef shares a delicious recipe for Three Sisters Soup, inspired by the themes of the tale and perfect for nourishing our bodies as we reflect on the cleverness of this story.

Afro Tales Recipe of the week: Three Sisters Soup,

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