June 8, 2025

How Raven Stole Back the Sun

Clever Raven always manages to return it to us.

Ahoy, my friends! Welcome aboard the Afro Tales podcast. Join your Griot, Amon Mazingo, as we embark on an enlightening journey through the rich narratives of Indigenous and African descent cultures in the Americas and the Caribbean. In this episode,we dive into two captivating stories featuring the clever Raven. The first tale, "Raven and Crayfish," showcases Raven's encounter with a cunning crayfish. The second story, "How Raven Stole Back the Light," reveals Raven's daring adventure to retrieve the sun and moon from the magician Tupalik, highlighting themes of cleverness, resilience, and the interconnectedness of folklore across cultures. Each narrative weaves a rich understanding of the trickster archetype that transcends boundaries.

Book: Trick of the tale : a collection of trickster tales from around the world

By: John Matthews

(00:00) Welcome aboard

(00:32) Raven & Crayfish

(03:00) How Raven Stole Back the Sun

(10:40) My Thoughts

(17:14) Chef’s Galley

(21:05) Fair Winds

After the story, Chef shares a delightful recipe for Halibut Stew, inspired by the themes of the stories and perfect for savoring as we reflect on the cleverness of Raven.

Afro Tales Recipe of the week: Halibut Stew

https://moosemeatandmarmalade.com/portfolio-item/halibut-stew-with-seafood-from-haida-gwaii/

Bird Stories:

The Rainbow Crow

https://www.afrotalescast.com/the-rainbow-crow/

Owl

https://www.afrotalescast.com/owl/

The Owl Women

https://www.afrotalescast.com/the-owl-women/

Mental Health

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