83. The Two Brothers
Episode description
We finally land at the feet of the longest story in the entire collection, The Two Brothers. And this one's got it all. Dragons, witches, heroes, villains, damsels - this may well be the fairy tale story you’ve been waiting for!
When two brothers are banished from home, they gather a retinue of animal disciples and hit the road. Deciding to go their separate ways, the eldest battles a dragon and wins the heart of a princess. But when a tree-climbing witch turns him to stone, it’s up to the younger brother to save the day. But will he stay true when he’s mistaken for his brother?
Join us on an epic adventure that eventually takes us all the way to ancient Egypt and arguably the earliest fairy tale ever recorded...
Link to The History Of Egypt Podcast's episode on The Tale Of The Two Brothers.
This episode is “Certified Grimm” for adult themes and may not be suitable for all listeners.
Theme music: Bicycle Waltz by Goodbye Kumiko
Other Music: Schmidt's Notre Dame - Intermezzo (performed by Brevard Music Center Orchestra) // Schubert's Violin Sonata in A major Op. 162 performed by Oliver Colbentson