Elizabeth Crooks answers “isn`t this based on the Japanese Folklore...”

Heba Maher asked this question about The Crane Wife:

isn`t this based on the Japanese Folklore myth of Tsuru no ongaeshi (crane's return of a favor)? http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tsuru_no_Ongaeshi

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Elizabeth Crooks Yes, it is inspired by the Japanese folk tale as well as The Decemberists' use of the folktale in their music. …moreYes, it is inspired by the Japanese folk tale as well as The Decemberists' use of the folktale in their music. (less)

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