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Folktales-a font of timeless wisdom-are meant to be told aloud. This rich collection curates fifty such tales and provides guidance for telling them well in gatherings. These lively and engaging stories from around the world star a panoply of colorful characters. Their adventures and conundrums illustrate our relationships to the natural world and to one another and present a rich array of principles to live by. The stories explore a broad range of themes, including authenticity, forgiveness, generosity, death, faith, hope, and many more. Some funny, others poignant-all of the tales draw listeners in and allow them to develop their own personal interpretation. Each story is accompanied by a brief description to help users select one suitable for their occasion and reflective questions to provide food for thought or spark a conversation. Story maps help tellers quickly learn the tales and facilitate powerful oral storytelling. A comprehensive index of themes and Unitarian Universalist Principles rounds out this comprehensive folktale resource.

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As someone who loves to tell stories, I already envision myself sharing these with audiences young and old. Those looking for stories for worship or workshops will be pleased by the wide selection, categorized by themes and including story maps to make the telling easier. The majority of these tales are new to me. I imagine Mogensen traveling down many paths-in forest and field, desert and plains of ice--gathering stories like precious jewels in a small sack close to her heart. --Jessica York, UUA Director of Lifespan Faith Development--Reviews Designed for the novice storyteller as well as the seasoned professional, Ancient Stories for Modern Times reminds us that stories are both medicine and nourishment. They are gifts we give each other. Skillfully retold, these wisdom tales address an array of critical issues, from Living with One Another to Seeking Justice and Accepting Change. With Mogensen's guidance, you'll soon find yourself telling your own versions, trusting the story to come alive in your imagination. All you have to do is let one of the stories choose you and then begin. . . . --Margo McLoughlin, author of Seeds of Generosity: Storytelling in the Classroom--Reviews

“Designed for the novice storyteller as well as the seasoned professional, Ancient Stories for Modern Times reminds us that stories are both medicine and nourishment. They are gifts we give each other. Skillfully retold, these wisdom tales address an array of critical issues, from “Living with One Another” to “Seeking Justice” and “Accepting Change.” With Mogensen’s guidance, you’ll soon find yourself telling your own versions, trusting the story to come alive in your imagination. All you have to do is let one of the stories choose you and then begin. . . .” —Margo McLoughlin, author of Seeds of Generosity: Storytelling in the Classroom “Faye Mogensen has carefully selected stories with good bones, ready to be adapted and fleshed out by tellers of any experience level. She has gathered tales from all over the globe that cover a broad range of themes and offer deep but simple wisdom. This collection is sure to have something for everyone. I’ve picked out several new favorites already.” —Kristin Maier, author of A Good Telling: Bringing Worship to Life with Story “Faye Mogensen has lovingly stitched together a wonderful collection of tales—and so much of this work sparkles! These stories are drawn from more than 30 countries and cultures, from first people creation myths to modern times and across a wide spectrum of religious beliefs. . . . Either buy this book as a gift for yourself or for a storyteller that you want to treat—they will thank you for it!” —Allison Cox, Coordinator, Healing Story Alliance

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Faye Mogensen is a long time storyteller, a former park naturalist, and now the director of spiritual learning at the First Unitarian Church of Victoria, British Colombia. A contributor to the folktale collection World on a Maple Leaf, she has also written numerous articles and stories. She holds an M.Ed. specializing in stories and drama as tools for learning.

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