{"twitter_thread": [{"content": "Ever wondered how your personal folklore map connects Spanish and Tunisian tales across the Mediterranean? In this thread, we'll uncover surprising shared motifs and cultural crossovers that span centuries.", "media": [{"caption": "Folk Tales in the Mediterranean Region", "url": "https://pub-a0fe29ed512a454eb858af73b205c8eb.r2.dev/storage/thumbs/5/thumb184.jpg", "source_url": "https://folkculturebh.org/en/?issue=5&page=article&id=102", "title": "Folk Tales in the Mediterranean Region", "s3_key": null, "s3_thumbnail_key": null, "type": "image", "id": 245312, "html": null, "carousel_h5": "Folk Tales in the Mediterranean Region", "alt": null}]}, {"content": "Andalusian Seeds: Andalusian exiles brought rich cultural practices to Tunisia\u2014from evocative clothing to vibrant gardens, they fused Muslim heritage with local traditions. These influences still echo today.", "media": []}, {"content": "Oral Traditions & Myths: Both Spanish and Tunisian cultures cherish oral storytelling. Enchanting legends of jinn, dragons, and heroic quests weave a shared tapestry of magic and mystery.", "media": [{"caption": "Stories from Spain: Folklore of the World", "url": "https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/512jQr5yYEL.jpg", "source_url": "https://www.amazon.com/Stories-Spain-Folklore-Edward-Dolch/dp/0811625559", "title": "Stories from Spain: Folklore of the World", "s3_key": null, "s3_thumbnail_key": null, "type": "image", "id": 369099, "html": null, "carousel_h5": "Stories from Spain: Folklore of the World", "alt": null}]}, {"content": "Cultural Exchanges: Mediterranean narratives defy borders. With roots in Phoenician, Roman and Andalusian traditions, Spanish and Tunisian symbols interweave to form a rich, cross-cultural tapestry that transcends time.", "media": [{"caption": "Portuguese and Spanish azulejo tiles seamless vector pattern collection in blue and white, traditional floral design big set inspired by tile art from Portugal and Spain Elegant retro wallpaper or fabric print decorative background, geometric and floral ornament tunisian culture stock illustrations", "url": "https://media.istockphoto.com/id/1326430762/vector/portuguese-and-spanish-azulejo-tiles-seamless-vector-pattern-collection-in-blue-and-white.jpg?s=612x612&w=0&k=20&c=I5stJiut6q9OKTTP-JXilFO4LSYWN3vpSHw3D71dAsA=", "source_url": "https://www.istockphoto.com/illustrations/tunisian-culture", "title": "Portuguese and Spanish azulejo tiles seamless vector pattern collection in blue and white, traditional floral design big set inspired by tile art from Portugal and Spain Elegant retro wallpaper or fabric print decorative background, geometric and floral ornament tunisian culture stock illustrations", "s3_key": null, "s3_thumbnail_key": null, "type": "image", "id": 155811, "html": null, "carousel_h5": "Portuguese and Spanish azulejo tiles seamless vector pattern collection in blue and white, traditional floral design big set inspired by tile art from Portugal and Spain Elegant retro wallpaper or fabric print decorative background, geometric and floral ornament tunisian culture stock illustrations", "alt": null}]}, {"content": "Dragons & Beyond: From Spanish tales of riddlers and monstrous serpents to Tunisian legends of jinn guarding ancient ksars, the dragon motif spans the region\u2014hinting at deep, shared mythic traditions.", "media": [{"caption": "Episode 18: Dragons of the Mediterranean - Mythsterhood", "url": "https://mythsterhood.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/Hydra-small-1024x788.png", "source_url": "https://mythsterhood.com/mythsterhood-episode-18-dragons-of-the-mediterranean/", "title": "Episode 18: Dragons of the Mediterranean - Mythsterhood", "s3_key": null, "s3_thumbnail_key": null, "type": "image", "id": 245310, "html": null, "carousel_h5": "Episode 18: Dragons of the Mediterranean - Mythsterhood", "alt": null}]}, {"content": "Which shared motif resonates with you most? Reply with your personal folklore map insights and let's keep the conversation alive!", "media": []}]}

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