The One Handed Girl: A Swahili Fairytale
Drift Off - Bedtime Stories for Adults
Joanne D'Amico
4.6 • 1.6K Ratings
🗓️ 30 June 2021
⏱️ 38 minutes
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Summary
[Content Warning: violent imagery, family violence, violence against women, physical abuse.] Parents please read disclaimer below.
Tonight's episode is an ancient Swahili Fairytale called The One-Handed-Girl. This tale originated in South Eastern African and was later collected in 1910 by Andrew Lang in his Lilac Fairy Book. This story is about a courageous young woman who faces many challenges because of her turbulent relationship with her brother. She overcomes her struggles with courage, creativity and kindness. Please note that the story mentions slaves, as servitude and slavery were common in South Eastern Africa in ancient times.
DISCLAIMER FOR PARENTS: Because this story has violent imagery, I feel it is not suitable for young children. My advice is to listen to the story first to decide whether you should allow your child to listen.
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| 0:00.0 | A soft place to land at the end of the day. |
| 0:04.0 | That's what we offer here at Drift-Off. |
| 0:07.0 | A place that takes your mind on a whimsical journey |
| 0:11.0 | rather than focusing on thoughts that keep you awake. |
| 0:15.0 | I'm your host Joanne, and I can't wait to take this journey with you. |
| 0:21.0 | Before we begin, be sure to subscribe to our podcast. |
| 0:26.0 | Tonight's bedtime story is called The One-Handed Girl, |
| 0:31.0 | originating from Eastern to Southeastern Africa |
| 0:34.0 | that was later reprinted by Andrew Lange |
| 0:37.0 | in his Lilac Ferry book in 1910. |
| 0:40.0 | This lovely story is about a courageous young woman with a disability |
| 0:45.0 | who goes through a difficult time but overcomes all of her challenges |
| 0:50.0 | with creativity and determination. |
| 0:54.0 | It's time to tuck away those thoughts in your head |
| 0:58.0 | and to get comfy and cozy in your bed. |
| 1:02.0 | Let go of the day as it comes to an end |
| 1:06.0 | and brace the quiet and the stillness. |
| 1:10.0 | Sweet dreams, my friend. |
| 1:13.0 | An old couple once lived in a hut under a grill of palm trees, |
| 1:20.0 | and they had one son and one daughter. |
| 1:24.0 | They were all very happy together for many years, |
| 1:28.0 | and then the father became ill and felt he was going to die. |
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