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Oct 2017
15m 31s

Why the Leaves Change Color (Rebroadcast...

Starglow Media / Wondery
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This week we bring you the Haudenosaunee (Iroquois Native American) story on why the leaves change color in the autumn. This beautiful story has been passed down through the oral tradition and we've interviewed multiple Haudenosaunee storytellers to bring you the same version members of the Haudenosaunee heard as children. Support the show at Patreon.com/sto ... Show More
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