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Myths and Legends

Jason Weiser, Carissa Weiser, Nextpod

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Jason Weiser and Carissa Weiser tell stories from myths, legends, and folklore that have shaped cultures throughout history. Some, like the stories of Aladdin, King Arthur, and Hercules are stories you think you know, but with surprising origins. Others are stories you might not have heard, but really should. All the stories are sourced from world folklore, but retold for modern ears. These are stories of wizards, knights, Vikings, dragons, princesses, and kings from the time when the world ...

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Our Fake History

PodcastOne

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A podcast about myths we think are history and history that might be hidden in myths! Awesome stories that really (maybe) happened!

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Spirits

Multitude

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A boozy dive into mythology, legends, and folklore. Every week we pour a drink and dive into a new story from around the world. Hear fresh takes on classic myths and learn new stories from around the world, served up over ice by two tipsy history geeks. New episodes every Wednedsay!

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Let's Talk About Myths, Baby! Greek & Roman Mythology Retold

Liv Albert and iHeartPodcasts

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The most entertaining and enraging stories from mythology told casually, contemporarily, and (let's be honest) sarcastically. Greek and Roman gods did some pretty weird (and awful) things. Gods, goddesses, heroes, monsters, and everything in between. Regular episodes every Tuesday, conversations with authors and scholars or readings of ancient epics every Friday.

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Drunk Mythology

Radiant Media Productions

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Krista and Christian tell mythological stories of feats and failures in from around the world through podcasting with the help of friends and too many drinks.

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Myths and Legends

Jason Weiser, Carissa Weiser, Nextpod

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Greeking Out from National Geographic Kids

National Geographic Kids

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Oh, Muses! Hear our podcast and allow us to recall some of the greatest stories ever told. Stories of gods and goddesses, monsters, and heroes! Enjoy this kid-friendly retelling of classic ancient Greek myths for the whole family. We have two seasons a year, one starting in April and one starting in October! If you want to listen to Greeking Out early and ad free, you can do that on Wondery+! ---- Parents, Greeking Out book #2 is coming out in Sept 2024! Preorder here: https://bit.ly/grkoutbk2

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Loremen Podcast

Loremen Podcast

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Join the Loremen (James Shakeshaft and Alasdair Beckett-King) as they "investigate" local legends and forgotten folklore.

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Mythunderstood : A Greek (& other) Mythology Podcast

Dragon Wagon Radio

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Paul Bianchi sits down with his best friend and comedic writing partner Sarah Oliver to teach her everything there is to know about Greek Mythology. New Episodes released every other Wednesday.

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Myths and Legends

Jason Weiser, Carissa Weiser, Nextpod

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Celtic Myth Podshow

Gary & Ruth Colcombe

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Gary, Ruth and their friends bring you ancient tales, stories, legends and mythology of Ireland, Scotland, Wales, Cornwall, Brittany and the Isle of Man. Stories full of the bravery of heroes and heroines, the magnificent pantheon of gods and goddesses and the magic and wonder of druids, faeries and folklore. You'll also find some 'Special' Shows with music, modern stories, some great information and lots more from the modern Celtic community weaved in with the main story Shows.

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Our Fake History

PodcastOne

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A podcast about myths we think are history and history that might be hidden in myths! Awesome stories that really (maybe) happened!

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The Exploring Series

ManggMangg

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Lore, mythology, and history summaries in easy to understand and easy to digest formats. The series aren't totally comprehensive, but they provide a great springboard for someone just dipping their toes into a new franchise or topic. So far, I've covered the Cthulhu Mythos, Middle-earth, Star Wars, The Elder Scrolls, Norse Mythology, Celtic Mythology, the SCP Universe, and Warhammer 40k, but I hope to continue doing this for many years. Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/po ...

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Celtic Myths and Legends Podcast

Sian Esther Powell

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A podcast focused on the myths, legends and folkloric creatures of the 6 Celtic Nations; Wales, Scotland, Ireland, Cornwall, Brittany and the Isle of Man.

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Living Myth

Michael Meade

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Mosaic presents Living Myth, a podcast with Michael Meade, renowned mythologist and storyteller. Meade presents mythic stories that offer uniquely insightful and wise ways of understanding the current dilemmas of the world we live in. Living Myth proposes that genuine solutions to the complex and intractable problems of our world require both transcendent imagination and cohering, transformative narratives.

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Nordic Mythology Podcast

Daniel Farrand

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Have you ever wondered "What is a Viking?", "Were Vikings tattooed?" or "Did they ever REALLY use the Blood Eagle? If so, then this is the right podcast for YOU. In this podcast, follow along Daniel Farrand's (Owner of Horns of Odin) journey as he tries to make sense of the complex history of the Viking Age and Nordic Mythology, through easy to digest, funny, natural (and often very honest) conversations. Daniel is joined by Co-Host (and in house archaeologist) Margrethe Havgar, as the pair ...

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The Folktale Project

Dan Scholz

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Every week The Folktale Project brings you new folklore, fairytales, myths and legends from around the world. Some tales you've heard before and some brand new.

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Mythunderstood : A Greek (& other) Mythology Podcast

Dragon Wagon Radio

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Paul Bianchi sits down with his best friend and comedic writing partner Sarah Oliver to teach her everything there is to know about Greek Mythology. New Episodes released every other Wednesday.

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Blúiríní Béaloidis Folklore Podcast

Blúiríní Béaloidis / Folklore Fragments

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Bluiríní Béaloidis is the podcast from The National Folklore Collection, University College Dublin, and is a platform to explore Irish and wider European folk tradition across an array of subject areas and topics. Host Jonny Dillon hopes this tour through the folklore furrow will appeal to those who wish to learn about the richness and depth of their traditional cultural inheritance; that a knowledge and understanding of our past might inform our present and guide our future. Podcasts are av ...

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Bulfinch's Mythology: The Age of Fable by Thomas Bulfinch

Loyal Books

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Bulfinch’s Mythology, first published in 1855, is one of the most popular collections of mythology of all time. It consists of three volumes: The Age of Fable, The Age of Chivalry, and Legends of Charlemagne. This is a recording of the tenth edition of the first volume, The Age of Fable. It contains many Greek and Roman myths, including simplified versions of The Iliad and The Odyssey, as well as a selection of Norse and “eastern” myths. Thomas Bulfinch’s goal was to make the ancient myths a ...

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The Hidden Djinn

iHeartPodcasts and Grim & Mild

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Around the world, and throughout history, billions of people have believed in an entire race of creatures known as the djinn. Ancient, powerful, and hidden from the human eye, djinn lore spans continents and centuries. Join host Rabia Chaudry every week as she takes you into the world you never even knew existed, the world of the Hidden Djinn.

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Fireside

HeadStuff Podcasts

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Fireside is the Irish Storytelling Podcast. Kevin C. Olohan is your host and Fireside Bard. Every Wednesday, Kevin takes a story from Folklore or Mythology, gives it a fresh retelling, and discusses the story itself and the craft, culture and history of Storytelling. Whether you’re a folklore fanatic, or someone who just enjoys hearing a good yarn, you can always join Kevin by the Fireside. For any sponsorship inquiries contact advertising@headstuff.org

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Spirits

Multitude

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The Hidden Djinn

iHeartPodcasts and Grim & Mild

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The Folklore Podcast

Mark Norman

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Folklore: Beliefs, traditions & culture of the people. Traditional folklore themes from around the world. An accessible podcast ranked in the top 0.5% of shows globally, bringing free access to many of the world's experts in folklore, authors, broadcasters and more.

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Mythos Podcast

Nicole Schmidt

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This podcast is a storytelling journey through world-folklore. With brief context and analysis in the introductions, the main focus is the retelling of stories themselves. From saucer-eyed spectral dogs to pond-scum haunting child-eating witches - experience the darker side of Britain's folklore in Series 1. Then journey to central and eastern Europe to the world of Slavic folklore, home of Baba Yaga and lurking nature spirits (Series 2). From there, step into the vast world of Nordic Folklo ...

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Chinese Mythology Podcast

Yang Li & Eric Parfitt

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Chinese Mythology Podcast is the first and only English podcast focusing on Chinese mythology where you get to join Yang’s husband Eric as she tells him of myths and legends she grew up with. We hope you enjoy these stories as much as we do!

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Mythology & Fiction Explained

Marios Christou

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The Mythology & Fiction Explained podcast is a weekly show that aims to cover all sorts of Mythological tales and crazy fiction. Many of these episodes have come from the popular Youtube channel Mythology & Fiction Explained.

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Legendary Passages - Greek/Roman Myths

Legendary Passages

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Short summaries and readings of classical mythology (Hercules, Atlantis, Trojan War, etc.) Email: LegendaryPassages@gmail.com

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Celtic Myths and Legends Podcast

Sian Esther Powell

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A podcast focused on the myths, legends and folkloric creatures of the 6 Celtic Nations; Wales, Scotland, Ireland, Cornwall, Brittany and the Isle of Man.

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Find Your Gods

T.M. Camp

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Find Your Gods is a celebration of the ancient myths and an exploration of their resonance in our modern world. In each episode, we take a look at a story from mythology and explore the underlying themes and ideas. The gods are still among us. You just have to look for them.

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Professor Buzzkill History Podcast

Joe Coohill

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Professor Buzzkill is an exciting podcast that explores history myths in an illuminating, entertaining, and humorous way.

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Legends From The Pacific

Kamuela Kaneshiro

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A weekly Asian & Pacific folklore podcast. Join Kamuela Kaneshiro as he shares tales of people, traditions, and gods from Pacific Island countries, Asia, Australia, and the Americas. These stories influenced films, Marvel and DC comic books, Disney movies, Netflix series, TV shows, and books. Episodes include a featured song, and Hawaiian word. www.LegendsFromThePacific.com

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The Skald’s Circle: Stories of Myth, Folklore, and Legend

The Skald’s Circle

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Myths, Stories, Folklore, and More!

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Uncanny Japan - Japanese Folklore, Folktales, Myths and Language

Uncanny Productions

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Speculative fiction writer, long-term resident of Japan and Bram Stoker Award finalist Thersa Matsuura explores all that is weird from old Japan—strange superstitions, folktales, cultural oddities, and interesting language quirks. These are little treasures she digs up while doing research for her writing.

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Celtic Tomes

Gary & Ruth Colcombe

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Readings from the Classic Celtic books - everything for lovers of the Lore and stories of the Ancient Celts. We will cover the Celts, Fairies, Myths, Legends, Folklore and stories from Ireland, Scotland, Wales and other Celtic realms. If like us, you have seen all those wonderful books that were once published about Celtic Mythology, Folklore, or the Fairies and wished that you had the time to read them, then you have found the right podcast to bring them to your fireside.

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Tales of the Night Sky

Bibi Jacob, Geoff Chong

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Original audio drama with spectacular soundscapes, based on the Greco-Roman myths behind the constellations. Written and directed by Bibi Jacob, these moving and sometimes humorous tales, brim with tragedy, injustice, and violence.

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Myths Your Teacher Hated Podcast

M. C. Williams

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This is the Myths Your Teach Hated, a weekly podcast where I tell the stories of cultures around the world in all of their original, bloody, uncensored glory. Modern tellings of these stories have become dry and dusty, but I’ll be trying to breathe new life into them. These stories are NSFW.

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Irish Mythology Podcast

Marcas O hUiscín

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Marcas and Stephie adapt and retell famous, and not so famous stories from Irish Mythology and Folklore. Each episode features a dramatic reading of one of these tales, along with a deep dive into the original versions that they are adapted from. Encounter mighty warriors, druids, witches, demons, monsters, gods, fairies, ghosts, saints, and scholars as we travel to magical locations in the Irish otherworld - below the ground, under the sea, in the sky and beyond the realm of comprehension. ...

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New Books in Folklore

Marshall Poe

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Interviews with Scholars of Folklore about their New Books Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/folkore

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Greek Mythology Retold

Janell Rhiannon

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Janell Rhiannon draws inspiration from the rich tapestry of Greek mythology and history to craft her adult mythology series, The Homeric Chronicles. She shares her indepth research in every episode of the Greek Mythology Retold Podcast. Discover the delightful surprises that breathe fresh life into both well-known and obscure figures of the Trojan War era. Join Janell Rhiannon on a transformative odyssey, where the echoes of ancient Greek history harmonize with the enchantment of Greek myth.

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Let's Talk About Myths, Baby! Greek & Roman Mythology Retold

Liv Albert and iHeartPodcasts

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Demystified

W!ZARD Studios

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Ghost ships, lost cities, unsolved crimes and mysteries, ancient mythology, disappeared explorers - if it’s a historical mystery, it’s going under the microscope. History has always been fascinating, but more fascinating than what we know is what we don’t; in this podcast Ashleigh Stiles looks into famous and obscure episodes of folklore, unexplained circumstances, and unsolved mysteries from around the world and throughout time. Taking a modern lens to these ancient puzzles, she uses all th ...

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The Faerie Folk - Folklore, Myths and Legends from the U.K

The Faerie Folk

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Hello and welcome to The Faerie Folk - a wholesome travel, folklore and storytelling podcast that takes you on an magical tour to discover the myth and the magic of the United Kingdom, without leaving the comfort of your own home. Join your mystical host as she guides you on an audio adventure to discover the rich history, culture and folklore of the U.K through immersive audio soundscapes, friendly narration and historical deep-dives. Each episode features a retelling of a local folktale, a ...

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Fabulous Folklore with Icy

Icy Sedgwick

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This is the podcast that accompanies the folklore blog of fantasy and Gothic horror writer, Icy Sedgwick.

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Nothing Ever Happens in Canada

Nothing Ever Happens in Canada

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Most people think nothing ever happens in Canada but this simply is not true. This is a Canadian podcast, looking to explore the myths, legends and just good old tales Canada has to tell. Choose your own adventure now and join me in discovering some of Canada's most unique stories. Website - show notes and more! https://canadiangirl2319.wixsite. Support the Show Leave a Review https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/nothing-ever-happens-in-canada/id1434418051?mt=2 Souvenir Shop - Merch https://n ...

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Loremen Podcast

Loremen Podcast

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Join the Loremen (James Shakeshaft and Alasdair Beckett-King) as they "investigate" local legends and forgotten folklore.

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Pathways with Joseph Campbell

Joseph Campbell Foundation

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An official podcast of the Joseph Campbell Foundation and the MythMaker Podcast Network that unearths little-heard talks from Joseph Campbell and examines their context and meaning. Hosted by Brad Olson, PhD.

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Folklore on the Rocks

Lindsay Beardall & Logan Young

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Entertaining, booze fueled, informative podcast about lesser known monsters, cryptids, creatures, and general folklore from around the world. Pour a drink and join us!

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Hallowed Histories

Richard Sheppard

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A regular podcast covering different aspects of English folklore, starting in East Anglia. Broadcast from the media suite at UEA, we include monthly podcasts covering a different myths, interspersed with interviews, specials and readings from local authors.

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Ep 238 - Ancestral North & Ritual Folk Music with Ross Hagen 1:05:33

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In this week's episode, Dan is joined by Associate Professor of Music Studies Dr. Ross Hagen to talk about his published book on the world of Nordic ritual folk music. ------------------------------------------------ Check out the book on Amazon: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Ancestral-North-Spirituality-Socio-Cultural-Explorations/dp/1666917567 Follow …

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Loremen S5Ep59 - Oxfordshire Fairies 35:04

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Bring a sandwich, grab an iron horseshoe and don't be a Greedy Jack because we are going fairy finding! James returns to Oxfordshire's Rollright Stones for some genuine fairy stories. Learn real-world strategies that YOU can use to avoid falling foul of the fae folk. Don't follow the corpse lights, abstain from shooting at your neighbour's trees an…

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Loremen S5Ep59 - Oxfordshire Fairies 35:04

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LI: Flower Power 9:09

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Send us a text A tale of kindness from two countries this week, and also the last episode for a while. What You May Have Mythed! is going on hiatus until June 2025 as I am away travelling. But fear not, on 5th June 2025 we shall be returning with stories I have collected on my travels. Support the show…

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164: Japan's Dragon Girl 10:06

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→ Join our mission of spreading Asian & Pacific Islander cultural awareness by signing up for our mailing list. Please support our show by purchasing our merch: → Legends from the Pacific: Book 1 is available on Amazon. https://amzn.to/3CIYo6m (Amazon Affiliate link) → Shirts and more are at our store! → Join our Patreon for exclusive stories. ****…

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Episode 410 - On Hope and Despair 30:53

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This episode begins with the old idea that emotions travel in pairs. Sorrow tends to travel with joy, so that if we allow sorrow to penetrate us, it will pull us to a deep level of our soul where joy can provide a renewal of spirit that lifts us back up. On the other hand, when we deny the grief and sorrows that enter our lives, we wind up losing o…

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Stoker: The Shadow Builder 28:38

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In episode 241 of Fireside, Kevin tells the tale of The Shadow Builder, who rules over the Procession of the Dead Past - where all things that have happened go, before melting into the Gates of Dread. But every so often even the Shadow Builder becomes invested in the stories of mortals. And it is a mother and child that capture his attention. Order…

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Stoker: The Invisible Giant 28:59

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In episode 240 of Fireside, Kevin continues his adaptations of Under the Sunset by Bram Stoker. The giants are gone. The giants have been gone for so long, that some doubt that they ever existed at all. But just because you cannot see something, doesn't mean that it isn't there. Order Gardensea Paperback: https://shop.headstuff.org/product/gardense…

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415: Your Urban Legends 101 - I’m Looking For an Apparition 54:07

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I’m looking for an apparition. 5’5”. Brown hair. Spooky vibes. Also, a visit from Ma Winchester AND Mother Goose? We are blessed AND scared, the best of both worlds. Content Warning: This episode contains conversations about or mentions of sexual content, abusive relationships, death, urination, enslavement, illness, and dementia. Housekeeping - Re…

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The Skunk in Tante Odette's Oven 16:01

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This week we have a new story, a listener suggestion from Liz Spiva from "The Talking Cat and other tales of French Canada". Liz, I hope you enjoy the story! Book: The talking cat, and other stories of French Canada Host: Dan Scholz Support The Folktale Project by becoming a supporter on Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/folktaleproject or buy me …

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394: Danish folklore: Heartless 42:09

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🧙‍♂️How a Scientist Becomes a Wizard🧙‍♂️ Two stories from Denmark about people dealing with their neighbors in very different ways. One loves and accepts them. The other just wants to get away so he tears out his own heart. 😈 The Creature: Abumi-guchi (鐙口) AKA Stirrup mouth. Your friend to the end. And beyond. --- Links 🎧 Connect with us! Discord: …

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394: Danish folklore: Heartless 42:09

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Episode #215- Edgar Allan Poe: Hoax Master? 1:34:59

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Edgar Allan Poe has been remembered as one of America's greatest authors and poets. However, many are less familiar with is career as a hoaxer. In the 1830's and 1840's Poe made a name for himself orchestrating elaborate newspaper hoaxes, and debunking hoaxes attempted by others. Poe specialized in deceptions that dealt with the frontiers of scienc…

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Episode #215- Edgar Allan Poe: Hoax Master? 1:34:59

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Bonus: Symbology of the Tarot 33:15

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This bonus episode contains a short lecture that Campbell gave at Westerbee Ranch in Sonoma in 1987 on the "Symbology of the Tarot". It is a "slide" lecture meaning that Campbell was speaking to a curated set of slides, which he often did. Even though we cannot see the slides, his discussion and interpretation of the Tarot deck is worth a listen. T…

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When the Threat of a Woman Threatens to Take Down the Patriarchy, A Reading from Medusa 36:20

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A reading from Liv's new piece on Medusa, from the collection Medusa, New & Ancient Greek Tales, available now from Flame Tree Press. CW/TW: far too many Greek myths involve assault. Given it's fiction, and typically involves gods and/or monsters, I'm not as deferential as I would be were I referencing the real thing. Attributions and licensing inf…

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When the Threat of a Woman Threatens to Take Down the Patriarchy, A Reading from Medusa 36:20

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Exploring the SCP Foundation: SCP-8066: Phobophobia: The Only Thing to Fear 34:30

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https://scp-wiki.wikidot.com/scp-8066Written by: MontagueETC Support the Patreon to see Exploring videos early and vote on new ones!: http://bit.ly/1U9QkPh Join the Discord!: https://discord.gg/beRYZgbbgP Support the Series with official Merch!: https://t.co/aH0HApXp7v Follow me on Twitter for updates!: https://twitter.com/TES_Mangg Listen on Podca…

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Sea Pigs and Dirt Dragons - Enticing Language (Ep. 160) 16:52

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Sea Pigs and Dirt Dragons — Enticing Language and a Quiz! From Thersa Matsuura's Bram Stoker Award-nominated short story collection "The Carp-Faced Boy and Other Tales", now available as an audiobook everywhere. [This description contains Amazon affiliate links. If you click on a link and make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no additional…

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Episode 148 - The Giant Brothers 28:00

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This week on MYTH, we’re traveling to the snowy north for stories from the Sami people. You’ll see that you should always watch where you’re stepping, that giants sleep very soundly, and that all you have to do to get treasure is ask for it. Then, in Gods and Monsters, a young man will learn why you shouldn’t mock the sky. Source: Sami Folklore…

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Conversations: From the Mythical to the Very Real, Ancient Women in Power w/ Stephanie McCarter 1:31:09

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Liv speaks with Stephanie McCarter, whose was last on the show to talk about her recent translation of Ovid's Metamorphoses, this time it's all about ancient women in power, both the historical, the mythical, and the details somewhere in between. CW/TW: far too many Greek myths involve assault. Given it's fiction, and typically involves gods and/or…

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Conversations: From the Mythical to the Very Real, Ancient Women in Power w/ Stephanie McCarter 1:31:09

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Ep 237 - Viking Isle of Man with Allison Fox & Vicky Mikalsen 1:00:25

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In this week's episode, Dan sits down with Allison Fox, curator of archaeology at Manx National Heritage. Along with surprise guest Vicky Mikalsen, they discuss the Isle of Man, an island rich with Viking history. ------------------------------------------------ Check out Manx National Heritage on their website: https://manxnationalheritage.im/ Fol…

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Loremen S5Ep58 - The Durweston Poltergeist 30:22

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James tells Alasdair the spooky story of a poltergeist in Dorset*. All your polterguy classics are in play here: scratching sounds, flying objects and a young girl with a talent for throwing things while no one is looking. Prepare yourself for strange happenings in a Durweston semi, witnessed by a gamekeeper whose perception of time and space is al…

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Loremen S5Ep58 - The Durweston Poltergeist 30:22

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L: Curiosity kills 9:20

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Send us a text We venture this time to the largest island in the world for a story about a sea monster with a taste for naughty children... Support the showBy Sam Collins

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163: Japan's Exorcism & The Demon Mask 13:26

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Episode 409 - The Law of the Fish vs. The Rule of Law 32:29

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Michael Meade turns to an ancient myth from India to show how elections can have such dire consequences that the rule of law becomes replaced with the “law of the fishes.” In the great oceans the big fish endlessly devour the little fish and the same drama is often replicated in the realm of culture, where every pond has its big fish and the small …

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414: Idle Hour and the Royal Fraternity of Master Metaphysicians 52:06

3d ago52:06

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Since it’s nearing Thanksgiving, Julia presents a hyper local cult that’s been fascinating her - The Royal Fraternity of Master Metaphysicians and their attempt to raise an Immortal Baby. That’s all we’re giving you. Buckle up. Content Warning: This episode contains conversations about or mentions of colonization, eugenics, cults, racism, fire, dea…

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414: Idle Hour and the Royal Fraternity of Master Metaphysicians 52:06

5d ago52:06

52:06

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Vaughn Scribner, "Merpeople: A Human History" (Reaktion Books, 2020) 50:00

1d ago50:00

50:00

Vaughn Scribner joins Jana Byars on the occasion of the paperback edition of Merpeople: A Human History (Reaktion, 2024) People have been fascinated by merpeople and merfolk since ancient times. From the sirens of Homer’s Odyssey to Hans Christian Andersen’s The Little Mermaid and the film Splash, myths, stories, and legends of half-human, half-fis…

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Folktale Project Classics - The Capture of Father Time 15:54

22h ago15:54

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This week's Folktale Project Classic is a fun tale from "American Fairy Tales" - 'The Capture of Father Time'. Join us next week for an all new tale. If there's a story you'd like to hear please reach out at dan@folktaleproject.com.By The Folktale Project

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393: 1001 Nights: Let it Be(ak) (part 2 of 2) 55:13

5d ago55:13

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📝A Cavern Full of Snakes is apparently a Great Classroom📝 Hasib is still stuck in the room with the Queen of Serpents and twelve thousand snakes, and the QoS a story to tell. Two of them, actually. Long ones. Two years' worth of stories of guys lost in the world...and two different ways of dealing with mistakes and loss. Basically, she's being a ve…

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393: 1001 Nights: Let it Be(ak) (part 2 of 2) 55:13

7d ago55:13

55:13

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393: 1001 Nights: Let it Be(ak) (part 2 of 2) 55:13

7d ago55:13

55:13

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RE-AIR: Independent, Industrious, Badass & Brave, the Heroine of Greek Myth, Arcadian Atalanta 39:24

8d ago39:24

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This episode originally aired March 22, 2022. Atalanta: the heroine of ancient Greece. Or, was it heroines? There are two Atalantas, sometimes conflated into one, other times separate. One fought the Calydonian boar, wrestled Peleus, and generally kicked ass. The other lost a foot race, distracted by a golden apple. CW/TW: far too many Greek myths …

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RE-AIR: Independent, Industrious, Badass & Brave, the Heroine of Greek Myth, Arcadian Atalanta 39:24

8d ago39:24

39:24

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Exploring the SCP Foundation: Bear SCPs 38:24

7d ago38:24

38:24

https://scp-wiki.wikidot.com/scp-1313Written by: MaliceAforethoughthttps://scp-wiki.wikidot.com/scp-2875Written by: djkaktushttps://scp-wiki.wikidot.com/scp-2091Written by: Decibelleshttps://scp-wiki.wikidot.com/scp-5464Written by: Rallistonhttps://scp-wiki.wikidot.com/scp-6326Written by: Raddagher Support the Patreon to see Exploring videos early …

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Episode 164 - SPELL BOOK: FREYA WALEY-COHEN 46:39

3d ago46:39

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We meet musician and composer Freya Waley-Cohen to talk about her work and the ways in which folklore and the occult have inspired her music. In particular, we look at 'Spell Book', a dramatic song cycle which sets spell-poems from Rebecca Tamas' book WITCH to original music. You can visit Freya on the web and learn more about her work at https://w…

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Episode Forty-Seven: Norwich is the Old Hollywood - How a Local Boy Revived Dracula and Frankenstein for the Ages (w. Dr. Mark Fryers) 30:27

4d ago30:27

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During the Halloween season, we had the pleasure of merging our passion for horror and East Anglian tales. This opportunity arose when Dr. Mark Fryers, a film history expert and a friend of our podcast, reached out to us. He shared his ongoing research involving Norwich, Count Dracula, and Universal Studios, which immediately piqued our interest fo…

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Sharonah Esther Fredrick, "An Unholy Rebellion, Killing the Gods: Political Ideology and Insurrection in the Mayan Popul Vuh and the Andean Huarochiri Manuscript" (U Nebraska Press, 2024) 59:58

9d ago59:58

59:58

An Unholy Rebellion, Killing the Gods: Political Ideology and Insurrection in the Mayan Popul Vuh and the Andean Huarochiri Manuscript (University of Nebraska Press, 2024) is the first comprehensive comparison of two of the greatest epics of the Indigenous peoples of Latin America: the Popul Vuh of the Quiché Maya of Guatemala and the Huarochiri Ma…

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Talking Stories 2024 Episode 8: Pillow Talk 38:05

5d ago38:05

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Welcome back to our regularly scheduled podcasts episodes, this week features Katie, Dónal & Naoise (for a bit!) as they discuss the first of our stories for November Táin month: "Pillow Talk".A special thanks to Brendan Atkins for our amazing art! You can find Brendan's work on Instagram @brendansketches or www.brendanatkins.comMusic is For Spring…

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RE-AIR: Conversations: The Intersection of Magic & Medicine, Women as Medica in the Ancient World w/ Dr. Christie Vogler 1:30:24

13d ago1:30:24

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This episode originally aired in March of 2022. Liv was joined by Dr Christie Vogler who talks about women of the Roman world who practiced medicine, in varied forms, and how these women were seen and understood in the wider Roman world. Follow Christie on Twitter and check out her podcast, Movies We Dig (where Liv has been a three time guest!). At…

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RE-AIR: Conversations: The Intersection of Magic & Medicine, Women as Medica in the Ancient World w/ Dr. Christie Vogler 1:30:24

13d ago1:30:24

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Episode 408 - To Not Be Lost 23:55

6d ago23:55

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It is our mutual fate to live in a time of such disorientation and upheaval that the institutions we hoped would protect us cannot keep up with the flood of changes pouring through both nature and human culture. It makes sense that we could feel lost when the present is full of chaos and fear, while the future looks increasingly uncertain. In the l…

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Ep 236 - Repton Warrior: A Viking Burial with Emma Thompson 1:15:59

7d ago1:15:59

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In this week's episode, Dan talks with Emma Thompson as they discuss the Repton Warrior, a rare Viking burial found in the middle of England. ------------------------------------------------ Follow Emma on her Instagram and Twitter/X page: Instagram: @archaemma Twitter/X: @emlthom Follow the Podcast on Instagram: @nordicmythologypodcast If you like…

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Loremen S5Ep57 - The Beasts of the North LIVE in Manchester 46:56

7d ago46:56

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The Loremen travel to the North Country and meet the Trash Hounds of Lancashire. No, not the live lorefolk audience. We're talking tales of headless dogs, skeletal huntsmen and be-buttocked pipers. This is another episode from our "Sold Out" "National" "Tour". James brings stories of boggarts and barghests and Alasdair presents three northern eccen…