54. The Tsaritsa Harpist

Story Prescription: A tale of women's wisdom, and the healing power of music.

Story Caution: This story contains descriptions of imprisonment.

A beautiful and humorous story rom Russia, where a wise Tsarista (a queen) plays music to save a life.

 

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Music: Thank you to ⁠⁠In Feathers ⁠⁠for the beautiful music, and to Megan Sahara for the harp music.

 

Story Sources: Russian Folktales (1915); Fearless Girls, Wise Women, and Beloved Sisters: Heroines in Folktales from Around the World (2000).