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38. The Goodwife of Auchtermuchty

September 7
15 mins

Episode Description

Ye-olde gender roles don’t stand a chance in this age-old tale! The Goodwife of Auchtermuchty is a poem that was first written down in the 16th century, but is likely much older, and it tells of a husband and wife mixing things up for a day!


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