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O'Connor’s collection serves as a bridge to understanding the profound lessons embedded in these tales, making them as relevant now as they were when first told.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73753870</guid><pubDate>Tue, 11 Aug 2026 09:04:58 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/73753870/folk_tales_from_tibet_william_frederick_travers_o_connor.mp3" length="148383343" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Anthony Trollope</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>"Folk-Tales From Tibet" by William Frederick Travers O'Connor invites listeners into a rich tapestry of Tibetan folklore, showcasing the timeless narratives that have shaped the culture and beliefs of the region. 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