We'd love to hear from you! We’re back with another Caribbean folktale, told by Kesha Christie. In this episode, Kesha shares an Indo-Caribbean folktale from Trinidad titled 'Kadoo Ki Beti' or 'The Pumpkin Daughter.' The story, which dates back to the late 1800s and early 1900s, revolves around Mama Savitri, an old woman who desperately wishes for a child. Through prayers and a magical pumpkin, her wish is partially granted. This folktale has themes of spirituality, cultural cues, and communi...
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We'd love to hear from you! We’re back with another Caribbean folktale, told by Kesha Christie. In this episode, Kesha shares an Indo-Caribbean folktale from Trinidad titled 'Kadoo Ki Beti' or 'The Pumpkin Daughter.' The story, which dates back to the late 1800s and early 1900s, revolves around Mama Savitri, an old woman who desperately wishes for a child. Through prayers and a magical pumpkin, her wish is partially granted. This folktale has themes of spirituality, cultural cues, and communi...
Caribbean Folklore: Trickster Tales with Kesha Christie
The Moreish Podcast
21 minutes
7 months ago
Caribbean Folklore: Trickster Tales with Kesha Christie
Send us a text The Rich Tradition of Anansi Stories, Monkey Tales and Caribbean Folklore In this bonus episode, Hema and guest Kesha Christie explore the origins and rich tradition of Caribbean folklore and trickster tales. Starting with an Anansi story skillfully told by Kesha, they follow it up with a talk about the origins and roots, tracing it back to West Africa, specifically Ghana. Kesha shares another tale, Monkey Who Loves Trouble, followed by a discussion on how these narrative...
The Moreish Podcast
We'd love to hear from you! We’re back with another Caribbean folktale, told by Kesha Christie. In this episode, Kesha shares an Indo-Caribbean folktale from Trinidad titled 'Kadoo Ki Beti' or 'The Pumpkin Daughter.' The story, which dates back to the late 1800s and early 1900s, revolves around Mama Savitri, an old woman who desperately wishes for a child. Through prayers and a magical pumpkin, her wish is partially granted. This folktale has themes of spirituality, cultural cues, and communi...
