Stories From Lore - A Folklore And Nature Podcast

Season 4 continues with Episode 5 – Castle Dwellers. In this episode we're exploring some of the folklore, nature and stories surrounding castle ruins.There are some dark folkloric characters explored in this podcast and so, as always, I would recommend that you should listen through first before listening with younger members of your household.For more folklore and stories and podcast extras, you can subscribe to my ‘Substack, Cerridwen's Cauldron'. Just hop over to Substack and search for Cerridwen's Cauldron or use the link in the show notes and you upgrade to paid for just £5 a month for an extra dose of wild storytelling to your inbox.As always you can find me via the following channels:www.facebook.com/ddstorytellerwww.instagram.com/dd_storyellerReferences:Books:Ashe, Geoffrey et al (1973), Folklore Myths and Legends Of Britain, Readers DigestHenderson, William (1879). Folklore of the Northern Counties of England and the Borders (2nd ed.) W. Satchell, Peyton & CoJeffs, Amy (2023) Storyland: A New Mythology of Britain, Quercus PublishingWestwood & Simpson (2005) The Lore Of The Land, Penguin BooksOnline:The Princes In The Tower - https://www.hrp.org.uk/tower-of-london/history-and-stories/the-princes-in-the-tower/#gs.5115meThe Ravens - https://www.hrp.org.uk/tower-of-london/whats-on/the-ravens/#gs.511dzxCaring For Our Raven – Includes Munin's escape story - Welsh Myth Takes Wing –https://www.theguardian.com/theguardian/2004/nov/20/guardianletters2Sussex Giants - http://www.sussexarch.org.uk/saaf/giants.htmlMythical Creatures – Episode 4 - Redcaps - https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m001tj0yLast Tuesday Society Lecture – 25th January 2024 – John Clark – Gog & Magog - https://www.thelasttuesdaysociety.org Get full access to Cerridwen's Cauldron at cerridwenscauldron.substack.com/subscribe

Season 4 continues with Episode 4 – ‘Persephone's Pomegranate'. In this episode we're exploring the folklore, nature and stories of the underworld.On occasion there are dark folkloric characters explored in this podcast and so, as always, I would recommend that you should listen through first before listening with younger members of your household.For more folklore, stories and podcast extras, you can subscribe to my Substack, ‘Cerridwen's Cauldron'. Just hop over to Substack and search for Cerridwen's Cauldron or use the link in the show notes and you upgrade to paid for just £5 a month for an extra dose of wild storytelling to your inbox.As always you can find me via the following channels:www.facebook.com/ddstorytellerwww.instagram.com/dd_storyellerReferences:Haynes, Natalie (2023) Divine Might Nelson, Dawn - Online and Live Events - www.ddstoryteller.co.uk/events.Stephens, G Arbour, Folklore Volume 46 Issue 2, (1935) - Was Dozmare Pool a Celtic Lake of the Underworld? https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/abs/10.1080/0015587X.1935.97185975 Things You Didn't Know About Pomegranates - https://www.kew.org/read-and-watch/surprising-pomegranate-facts#:~:text=In%20Greek%20mythology%2C%20the%20pomegranate,myth%20of%20Hades%20and%20Persephone.Ancient and Veteran Churchyard Trees - https://www.caringforgodsacre.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/ANCIENT-YEW.pdfKing Arthur's Adventures In The Underworld By Jon Kaneko-James   - https://www.spookyisles.com/king-arthur-underworld/The Nine Worlds Helheim - https://norse-mythology.org/cosmology/the-nine-worlds/helheim/ Get full access to Cerridwen's Cauldron at cerridwenscauldron.substack.com/subscribe

Merry Met One And All,Today was my last full day of storytelling before the festivities of the season commence. It is also the winter solstice, traditionally celebrated between the 21st and 23rd of December, a chance to pause and honour the shortest day of the year and the coming light. I'm sharing a minute of quietude with you this evening. This is a moment I had whilst I prepared for storytelling sessions at The Weald & Downland Living Museum, a place and space I'm incredibly grateful to tell in. Tomorrow is the shortest day and from that point forward the days will gradually get longer. Imperceptible at first but gathering momentum until we eventually reach the vernal equinox, when balance returns once more. Take a moment to pause with the fire and the flickering flame of the parafin lamp as we welcome the return of the light this solstice.Blessed be and a merry winter solstice to all Get full access to Cerridwen's Cauldron at cerridwenscauldron.substack.com/subscribe

Season 4 continues with Episode 3 – Wise Old Salmon. In this episode we're exploring the folklore, nature and stories of the ever resilient and persevering salmon.On occasion there are dark folkloric characters explored in this podcast and so, as always, I would recommend that you should listen through first before listening with younger members of your household.For more folklore and stories and podcast extras, you can subscribe to my ‘Substack, Cerridwen's Cauldron'. Just hop over to Substack and search for Cerridwen's Cauldron or use the link in the show notes and you upgrade to paid for just £5 a month for an extra dose of wild storytelling to your inbox.As always you can find me via the following channels:www.facebook.com/ddstorytellerwww.instagram.com/dd_storyellerReferencesBooksReaders Digest, (1973) Folklore Myths And Legends Of Britain.Thompson, Siolo, (2021) Winterseer Animal Companion Oracle, Llewellyn.Westwood, Jennifer & Kingshill, Sophia (1988) The Fabled Coast: Legends & Traditions From Aroudn The Shores Of Britain and Ireland, Random House Books.Westwood, Jennifer & Kingshill, Sophia (2011) The Lore of Scotland, Arrow Books.Westwood, Jennifer (1987) Albion: A Guide To Legendary Britain, Paladin.Websites:Salmon Mythology & Foklore - https://treesforlife.org.uk/into-the-forest/trees-plants-animals/others/salmon/salmon-mythology-and-folklore/#:~:text=The%20Celts%20associated%20the%20salmon,it%2C%20thereby%20gaining%20all%20knowledge.Salmon Folklore - https://thenestcollective.co.uk/salmon-folklore/Salmon - https://www.cambrianwildwood.org/species/salmon/New report warns of threat to small salmon populations -https://naturalresources.wales/about-us/news-and-blogs/news/new-report-warns-of-threat-to-small-salmon-populations/?lang=en#:~:text=“Climate%20change%20is%20the%20most,survival%20in%20many%20Welsh%20rivers.The Missing salmon - https://oceanographicmagazine.com/features/missing-salmon-alliance/DD Storyteller on YouTube - www.youtube.com/ddstorytellerMusic Attribution:Intro & Outro Music: Midnight Tale by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) licensed under Creative Commons: Attribution 4.0 license http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/Incidental Music – Celtic Ambient Loop via Pixabay. Get full access to Cerridwen's Cauldron at cerridwenscauldron.substack.com/subscribe

It's back! Season 4 continues with Episode 2 – Strawberries Fair - and in this episode I'm exploring the folklore of the humble strawberry, both wild and propagated with lashings of cream and perhaps a scone or two.Podcast extras for paid subscribers can be found in the tab at the top of this Substack. The extras for this episode include: a recipe for Strawberry Salsa which we have been eating lots of in our household recently, a short audio which is a whistle stop tour of some of my favourite story collectors of which the Grimm Brothers are one, a written version of the folklore included in this podcast and a link to a Spotify playlist which includes a variety of strawberry themed music.On occasion there are dark folkloric characters explored in this podcast and so, as always, I would recommend that you should listen through first before listening with younger members of your household.For more folklore and stories and podcast extras, you can subscribe to my ‘Substack, Cerridwen's Cauldron'. Just hop over to Substack and search for Cerridwen's Cauldron or use the link in the show notes and you upgrade to paid for just £5 a month for an extra dose of wild storytelling to your inbox.As always you can find me via the following channels:www.facebook.com/ddstorytellerwww.instagram.com/dd_storyellerReferencesBooksBaker, Margaret (2018) Discovering The Folklore Of Plants, Shire Publications LtdDent, Susie, (2018) Brewers Dictionary Of Phrase & Fable.Nozedar, Adele (2010) The Illustrated Signs & Symbols Sourcebook: An A to Z Compendium Of Over 1000 Designs, Harper Thorsons, London.Nozedar, Adele (2012) The Hedgerow Handbook: Recipes, Remedies & Rituals, Square Peg.Mabey, Richard (1986), The Journals Of Gilbert White (1751-1773) Volume 1 edited by Francesca Greenoak, Century Hudson Ltd.Wright, John (2020) The Foragers Calendar, Profile BooksWebsites:Cwmffrwd Farm Campsite - https://www.thewildofthewords.co.uk/cwmffrwdfarmHighland Titles - https://www.highlandtitles.com/blog/clan-fraser-scotlandFrom the Pulpit: Strawberries and a fruitful faith -https://eu.argusleader.com/story/news/2015/06/06/pulpit-strawberries-fruitful-faith/28373763/#Heironymous Bosch, Garden Of Earthly Delights via Museo Del Prado. https://www.museodelprado.es/en/the-collection/art-work/the-garden-of-earthly-delights-triptych/02388242-6d6a-4e9e-a992-e1311eab3609?searchid=d094b55c-c9ff-a7d7-90f8-727dbbe2b8f1The Garden's Trust - https://thegardenstrust.blog/2017/05/20/saints-sinners-sex-and-strawberries/The Story Of The Strawberry - https://www.historyworkshop.org.uk/food/the-story-of-the-strawberryStrawberries: The Fruits Of Love - https://mythcrafts.com/2019/07/25/strawberries-the-fruits-of-love/Music Attribution:Intro & Outro Music: Midnight Tale by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) licensed under Creative Commons: Attribution 4.0 license http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/Incidental Music – Celtic Ambient Loop via Pixabay. Get full access to Cerridwen's Cauldron at cerridwenscauldron.substack.com/subscribe

Welcome to Season 4 and the first theme for this season is ‘The Horned Gods'. In this episode I explore the prince of the forest, the stag and its associated folklore, gods and mythology.  On occasion there are dark folkloric characters explored in this podcast and so, as always,  I would recommend that you should listen through first before listening with younger members of your household. To 'Rewild Yourself Through Story', join me on patreon for digital zines, a book club, audio stories, previews, earlier extended versions of this podcast and online workshop. www.patreon.com/ddstoryteller For more stories woven with folklore and the old ways you can find me via the following channels: www.facebook.com/ddstoryteller www.instagram.com/dd_storyeller References Books Barber, Richard (1992) Bestiary: MS Bodley 764, The Folio Society Borges, Jorge Luis, (2002) The Book Of Imaginary Beings, Vintage Books, London Dent, Susie, (2018) Brewers Dictionary Of Phrase & Fable. Monaghan, Patricia, (2014) Encyclopedia of Goddesses & Heroines, New World Library, California.  Nozedar, Adele (2010) The Illustrated Signs & Symbols Sourcebook: An A to Z Compendium Of Over 1000 Designs, Harper Thorsons, London. Russell et al (1973), Folklore. Myths & Legends Of Britain, Reader's Digest. Websites: Forest law by Jane Winters, Institute of Historical Research  https://earlyenglishlaws.ac.uk/reference/essays/forest-law/ Commoners & Commoning https://www.new-forest-national-park.com/commoners-commoning/ Deer Species - The British Deer Society https://bds.org.uk/information-advice/about-deer/deer-species/ Gundestrup caldron - https://www.britannica.com/topic/Gundestrup-Caldron Cernunnos - https://www.britannica.com/topic/Cernunnos The Legend of Sadhbh - https://stairnaheireann.net/2016/03/17/the-legend-of-sadhbh/ Deer Mythology & Folklore - https://treesforlife.org.uk/into-the-forest/trees-plants-animals/mammals/deer/deer-mythology-and-folklore/ Black Spot - Netflix - https://www.netflix.com/gb/title/81079046 Music Attribution: Intro & Outro Music: Midnight Tale by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) licensed under Creative Commons: Attribution 4.0 license http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

Merry Met virtual traveler and welcome to Stories From Lore. A monthly podcast that invites you to ‘Rewild Yourself Through Story,‘ by exploring nature, folklore and the stories it inspires. My name is Dawn Nelson and I am an author and professional storyteller. We interrupt the usual episodes of 'Stories From Lore', as I have some creative projects that I would like to share with you. Stay and indulge me a while whilst I tell you about my Rewilding Stories Box and my new zine series and then tell you a story.  To learn more about the box and zines, please visit www.ddstoryteller.co.uk/shop To 'Rewild Yourself Through Story', join me on patreon for digital zines, a book club, audio stories, previews, earlier extended versions of this podcast and online workshop. www.patreon.com/ddstoryteller For more stories woven with folklore and the old ways you can find me via the following channels: www.facebook.com/ddstoryteller www.instagram.com/dd_storyeller  

Here it is! The seventh episode of Season 3 of the podcast, the last episode of the season but you will be pleased to know I'm already working on Season 4! I know this episode is a little late but last month was a little bit crazy in one way or another. Hopefully this episode finds you well and you will enjoy a little fishy folklore. This month's theme is ‘A Fish In The Net' and for this episode I have some a trip to the beach, the shanty ‘When The Boat Comes In' some selected folklore of fish and the story of ‘The Fisherman And The Fish'. On occasion there are dark folkloric characters explored in this podcast and so, as always,  I would recommend that you should listen through first before listening with younger members of your household.   To 'Rewild Yourself Through Story', join me on patreon for digital zines, a book club, audio stories, previews, earlier extended versions of this podcast and online workshop. www.patreon.com/ddstoryteller For more stories woven with folklore and the old ways you can find me via the following channels: www.facebook.com/ddstoryteller www.instagram.com/dd_storyeller References Books Breverton, Terry (2010) Breverton's Nautical Curiosities: A Book Of The Sea, Quercus. Dent, Susie, (2018) Brewers Dictionary Of Phrase & Fable. Russell et al (1973), Folklore. Myths & Legends Of Britain, Reader's Digest. Websites: Flying Fish - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Flying_fish What is the story of the Flying Fish - https://procaffenation.com/story-flying-fish/ The Flying Fish Dispute - https://britishseafishing.co.uk/the-flying-fish-dispute/ Authentic Barbados Flying Fish https://www.sandals.com/blog/coucou-and-flying-fish-recipe/#:~:text=Flying%20fish%20is%20a%20type,of%20the%20Bajan%20national%20dish. Mālolo: the flying fish  -https://www.mauimagazine.net/malolo/ Ainu Legend of the trout that founded the world - https://japanesemythology.wordpress.com/ainu-legend-of-the-trout-that-founded-the-world/ The White Trout - https://emeraldisle.ie/the-white-trout Fur-Bearing Trout - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fur-bearing_trout#:~:text=The%20fur%2Dbearing%20trout%20(or,%22shaggy%20trout%22%20of%20Iceland. A Guide To Koi In Mythology - https://pondinformer.com/koi-mythology/#:~:text=In%20Japan%2C%20koi%20carp%20are,and%20accepting%20death%20with%20courage. Weird Norfolk  - https://www.edp24.co.uk/lifestyle/heritage/weird-norfolk-storm-witchcraft-kings-lynn-1383266 Folklore Thursday: The Witch Files: Going to Sea in an Eggshell https://folklorethursday.com/folklife/the-witch-files-going-to-sea-in-an-eggshell/ The Big Five - https://britishseafishing.co.uk/the-big-five-fish-species/ Seasick Fish - https://scienceblogs.com/zooillogix/2009/04/22/seasick-fish   Music Attribution: Intro & Outro Music: Midnight Tale by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) licensed under Creative Commons: Attribution 4.0 license http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/   With thanks for Clare Mansell for production

Merry Met virtual traveler and welcome to Stories From Lore. A monthly podcast that invites you to ‘Rewild Yourself Through Story,‘ by exploring nature, folklore and the stories it inspires. My name is Dawn Nelson and I am an author and professional storyteller. The spring is here at last and it's time to start sowing the seeds that will provide food for the table in the summer. This month's theme is ‘Reap What You Sow' and for this episode I have some nature journaling from the garden as I plant up some dwarf fruit trees, the ballad ‘All The Chickens In The Garden' the folklore of fruit and vegetables and the story of ‘The Farmer & The Boggart'. On occasion there are dark folkloric characters explored in this podcast and so, as always,  I would recommend that you should listen through first before listening with younger members of your household. To 'Rewild Yourself Through Story', join me on patreon for digital zines, a book club, audio stories, previews, earlier extended versions of this podcast and online workshop. www.patreon.com/ddstoryteller For more stories woven with folklore and the old ways you can find me via the following channels: www.facebook.com/ddstoryteller www.instagram.com/dd_storyeller References Books Baker, Margaret, (1969) Discovering The Folklore Of Plants, Shire Classics. Russell et al (1973), Folklore. Myths & Legends Of Britain, Reader's Digest. Simpson, Jaqueline & Roud, Steve (2000) A Dictionary of English Folklore, Oxford University Press, Oxford. Harrington-Oakley, Christina, (2020) The Treadwell's Book Of Plant Magic, Readwells, London. Websites: The History Of Artichokes - https://www.nationalgeographic.com/culture/article/artichokes#:~:text=According%20to%20Greek%20myth%2C%20the,with%20him%20to%20Mount%20Olympus. The History, Mythology and Health Benefits of the Artichoke https://seggiano.com/inspiration/the-history-mythology-and-health-benefits-of-the-artichoke/ The Cornucopia in Greek Mythology https://www.greeklegendsandmyths.com/cornucopia.html Oat Plant Lore https://www.plant-lore.com/oat/ The Legend Of John Barelycorn https://www.learnreligions.com/the-legend-of-john-barleycorn-2562157 Music Attribution:  Intro & Outro Music: Midnight Tale by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) licensed under Creative Commons: Attribution 4.0 license http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

Merry Met virtual traveler and welcome to Stories From Lore. A monthly podcast that invites you to ‘Rewild Yourself Through Story,‘ by exploring nature, folklore and the stories it inspires. My name is Dawn Nelson and I am an author and professional storyteller. ‘Kings Under The HIll' is this month's theme and for this episode have some ramblings from the hills with a very special guest, the ballad of  ‘Broomfield Hill', the folklore of mountains and barrows, kings and sleeping, and I'm telling the story of ‘The King Asleep The Hill', an old English folktale. A Little Note - On occasion there are dark folkloric characters explored in this podcast and so, as always,  I would recommend that you should listen through first before listening with younger members of your household.   References   Books   Russell et al (1973), Folklore. Myths & Legends Of Britain, Reader's Digest. Simpson, Jaqueline & Roud, Steve (2000) A Dictionary of English Folklore, Oxford University Press, Oxford.   Websites:   Glastonbury Tor - https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/glastonbury-tor/features/legends-of-the-tor Hill or Tara - https://boynevalleytours.com/fionn-mac-cumhaill.htm#:~:text=Legend%20has%20it%20that%20Fionn,Ireland%20surrounded%20by%20the%20Fianna. Sutton Hoo Burial -

Merry Met virtual traveller and welcome to Stories From Lore. A monthly podcast that invites you to ‘Rewild Yourself Through Story,‘ by exploring nature, folklore and the stories it inspires. My name is Dawn Nelson and I am an author and professional storyteller. ‘The Dreadful Wind & Rain' is this month's theme and for this episode I have some nature journaling notes for you, a ballad named ‘Windy Old Weather', the folklore of rain, rainbows, fog, mist and storms and I'm telling the story of ‘The Boy Who Went To the North Wind', collected by Asbjornsen & Moe. My friend Clare Mansell, who has many years experience in audio, has been helping me with production this series and for this episode she's had some fun adding sound effects to the story, so listen out for those and let me know what you thinkl  A Little Note - On occasion there are dark folkloric characters explored in this podcast and so, as always,  I would recommend that you should listen through first before listening with younger members of your household. To 'Rewild Yourself Through Story', join me on patreon for digital zines, a book club, audio stories, previews, earlier extended versions of this podcast and online workshop. www.patreon.com/ddstoryteller For more stories woven with folklore and the old ways you can find me via the following channels: www.facebook.com/ddstoryteller www.instagram.com/dd_storyeller References Books Crumley, Jim, (2018) The Nature Of Winter, Saraband Dent, Susie (2018) Brewers Dictionary of Phrase & Fable (29th Edition), Brewers, Edinburgh Kirkwood, Carol, (2017) And Now, The Weather, BBC Books. Simpson, Jaqueline & Roud, Steve (2000) A Dictionary of English Folklore, Oxford University Press, Oxford. Stephenson, Tom, The Countryside Companion, Odhams Press LTD, London Struthers, Jane (2009) Red Sky At Night: The Book Of Lost Countryside Wisdom, Ebury Press Websites: Weather Lore Sayings - https://www.nps.gov/grte/learn/education/classrooms/upload/Weather-Lore-Sayings.pdf Hether Blether: The Hidden Isle - http://www.orkneyjar.com/folklore/finfolk/hether.htm Dark Mist Descending - Radio Bulgaria - https://bnr.bg/en/post/100220934/a-dark-mist-descending Magical Veils of Mist and Smoke in Folklore - https://signemaene.com/2020/12/17/magical-veils-of-mist-and-smoke-in-folklore/ Credits & Music Attribution:  Intro & Outro Music: Midnight Tale by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) licensed under Creative Commons: Attribution 4.0 license http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Music leading into the story: ‘Reflections Of Winter by Nature's Eye via Pixabay licensed under Creative Commons: Attribution 4.0 license http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Sound Effects via www.orangefreesounds.com, www.freesound.org and https://pixabay.com/sound-effects/ Fire sound effect - ‘Fireplace' by Leosalom via Freesound.org,  licensed under Creative Commons: Attribution 4.0 license http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ With thanks to Clare Mansell for assistance with production. 

Merry Met virtual traveller and welcome to Stories From Lore. A monthly podcast that invites you to ‘Rewild Yourself Through Story,‘ by exploring nature, folklore and the stories it inspires. My name is Dawn Nelson and I am an author and professional storyteller. For episode 3 of Season 3 there was a tie between ‘The Dreadful Wind & Rain' and ‘A Poultry Offer' and so I made the executive decision to go with ‘A Poultry Offer'. It may amuse listeners to know though that I recorded the outdoor chat with the chickens during the tail end of Storm Awen so in a way the two themes have ended up combined in this episode.  For this episode I'm introducing you to my three pom poms of peril, also known as bantam chickens, singing an amusing ballad about a fox out hunting for his dinner,  talking about the folklore of geese, turkeys and chickens, and telling the epic story of Chanticleer & Partlet, two dark and murderous chickens. A Little Note - On occasion there are dark folkloric characters explored in this podcast and so, as always,  I would recommend that you should listen through first before listening with younger members of your household. To 'Rewild Yourself Through Story', join me on patreon for digital zines, a book club, audio stories, previews, earlier extended versions of this podcast and online workshop. www.patreon.com/ddstoryteller For more stories woven with folklore and the old ways you can find me via the following channels: www.facebook.com/ddstoryteller www.instagram.com/dd_storyeller   References Books Barber, Richard, (1993) Bestiary MS Bodley 764, Boydell Press.  Dent, Susie (2018) Brewers Dictionary of Phrase & Fable (29th Edition), Brewers, Edinburgh Norman, Mark & Norman, Tracey (2021) Dark Folklore, The History Press Nozedarr, Adele (2005) The Secret Language Of Birds, Harper Element. Simpson, Jaqueline & Roud, Steve (2000) A Dictionary of English Folklore, Oxford University Press, Oxford. Stephenson, Tom, The Countryside Companion, Odhams Press LTD, London Swainson, Charles, The Folk Lore and Provincial Names Of British Birds, Kessinger Publishing.   Websites: Poultry Farming statistics:    https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/692890/poultry-statsnotice-22feb18.pdf Dance Macabre - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YyknBTm_YyM History Of The Goose Fair - https://www.bbc.co.uk/nottingham/features/2002/09/goose_fair_history.shtml Game & Wildlife Conservation Trust -  https://www.gwct.org.uk/wildlife/species-of-the-month/2017/turkey/#:~:text=The%20first%20turkeys%20are%20believed,for%20tuppence%20each%20in%20Bristol.   Music Attribution: Intro & Outro Music: Midnight Tale by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) licensed under Creative Commons: Attribution 4.0 license http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/   Sound Effects via www.orangefreesounds.com   With thanks to Clare Mansell for production.

Merry Met Folks!   Welcome to the second episode of Season 3. I was pleased to hear listeners enjoyed the new format and so I will be continuing with my nature rambles and ballad explorations for at least this season.   For this episode patrons chose, 'Written In The Stars'  and this month I take you on a little stargazing in our local fields, sing a lament to the moon, talk about the folklore found in the night sky and tell the myth of Bellerophon and the Chimera. So grab yourself a coffee and follow me into the night!   On occasion there are dark folkloric characters explored in this podcast and so, as always,  I would recommend that you should listen through first before listening with younger members of your household.   To 'Rewild Yourself Through Story', join me on patreon for digital zines, a book club, audio stories, previews, earlier extended versions of this podcast and online workshop.   www.patreon.com/ddstoryteller   For more stories woven with folklore and the old ways you can find me via the following channels:   www.facebook.com/ddstoryteller   www.instagram.com/dd_storyeller   References   Books   Moore, Patrick, (2009)Legends Of The Stars, The History Press.   Simpson, Jaqueline & Roud, Steve (2000) A Dictionary of English Folklore, Oxford University Press, Oxford.   Struthers, Jane (2009) Red Sky At Night: The Book Of Lost Country Wisdom, Ebury Press,   Websites:   The Origin Of The Zodiac - http://www.ancient-wisdom.com/zodiac.htm   The Zodiac - https://www.britannica.com/topic/zodiac   Blue Moons - https://skyandtelescope.org/observing/once-in-a-blue-moon/   South African Star Myths - https://www.rmg.co.uk/stories/topics/south-african-star-myths   10 Superstitions About The Stars - https://science.howstuffworks.com/10-superstitions-about-stars.htm   Music Attribution:   Intro & Outro Music: Midnight Tale by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) licensed under Creative Commons: Attribution 4.0 license http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Sound Effects via www.orangefreesounds.com & https://freesound.org/people/Guz99/sounds/583740/   Production: With thanks to Clare Mansell   eO9viRQNsMO4o1kXglRe

Merry Met virtual traveller! It's here! It's finally here! Season 3 has arrived and the podcast has had a bit of a makeover. I really hope you will like the new format which includes me taking you on a ramble, singing and of course lots of folklore and a story. For this episode patrons chose, 'Beneath The Snowy Thorn'  and so I'm taking you on a tour of  my local hedgerows, singing the ballad of Thomas De Rhymer, talking about the folklore of the flora and fauna of UK hedgerows and telling the story of Yallery Brown. On occasion there are dark folkloric characters explored in this podcast and so, as always,  I would recommend that you should listen through first before listening with younger members of your household. To 'Rewild Yourself Through Story', join me on patreon for digital zines, a book club, audio stories, previews, earlier extended versions of this podcast and online workshop. www.patreon.com/ddstoryteller For more stories woven with folklore and the old ways you can find me via the following channels: www.facebook.com/ddstoryteller www.instagram.com/dd_storyeller   References   Books Binnet, Ruth (2011) Amazing & Extraordinary Facts: The English Countryside, David & Charles, Devon. Bird, Jerry (2009) Landscape of Memory, Green Magic, Somerset Dent, Susie (2018) Brewers Dictionary of Phrase & Fable (29th Edition), Brewers, Edinburgh Lenihan, Eddie (2003) Meeting The Other Crowd, Gill Books, Dublin. Mason, John et al (1962) The Shell Country Book, Phoenix House, London Purkis, Diane, (2000) Troublesome Things: A History of Fairies and Fairy Stories, The Penguin Press, London. Russell et al (1973), Folklore. Myths & Legends Of Britain, Reader's Digest. Simpson, Jaqueline & Roud, Steve (2000) A Dictionary of English Folklore, Oxford University Press, Oxford. Struthers, Jane (2009) Red Sky At Night: The Book Of Lost Country Wisdom, Ebury Press,    Websites: The Hedonistic History of Interesting Ivy - http://from-bedroom-to-study.blogspot.com/2012/12/the-hedonistic-history-of-interesting.html   Music Attribution: Intro & Outro Music: Midnight Tale by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) licensed under Creative Commons: Attribution 4.0 license http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Incidental Music: River Song by Alexander Nakarada (www.serpentsoundstudios.com) Licensed under Creative Commons BY Attribution 4.0 License https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Sound Effects via www.orangefreesounds.com

For this episode patrons chose the theme of ‘A Knock At The Door' and so for this episode we are looking at who might be knocking on your door, some famous door knockers and doors to the next life.  The story from lore for this episode is ‘Stingy Jack'.  I will go on to explore the folklore on your threshold in the form of Victorian legends and hidden doors in the extended version, which is available on my Patreon and the second Story From Lore for patrons will be my version of, ‘Hilda Queen Of The Elves'. This is the last episode in the second season of ‘Stories From Lore' and I hope you've enjoyed it as much as I have putting the episodes together. I'll be back in October with Season 3 and over the summer I'll be giving patrons a sneak peak at the themes coming up. There are some dark folkloric characters explored in this podcast and so, as always, I would recommend that you should listen through first before listening with younger members of your household.  To 'Rewild Yourself Through Story', join me on Patreon for digital zines, audio stories, book reviews, digital downloads, folklore and extended episodes of the podcast. www.patreon.com/ddstoryteller For more stories woven with folklore and the old ways you can find me via the following channels: www.facebook.com/ddstoryteller www.instagram.com/dd_storyeller Join the Stories From Lore group for behind the scenes, folklore, music and books. Episode Resources: Books Russell et al (1973), Folklore. Myths & Legends Of Britain, Reader's Digest Shuck Zine, Love Issue Matt Williw & Ada Nemesis available here: https://www.etsy.com/uk/listing/939959711/shuck-issue-2-love-a-zine-about-norfolk?ref=shop_home_feat_2&bes=1 Websites: https://www.history.com/news/halloween-trick-or-treating-origins https://www.blackcountrymetalworks.co.uk/history-of-door-knockers http://www.smuggling.co.uk/gazetteer_sw_13.html Music Attribution: Midnight Tale by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) licensed under Creative Commons: Attribution 4.0 license http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Sound Effects via www.orangefreesounds.com

Merry Met virtual traveller, hello and welcome to stories from lore a monthly podcast that explores folklore and the stories it inspires. My name is Dawn Nelson and I am an author and professional storyteller.  This month patrons chose the theme of ‘Pirates Of The High Teas' and so for this episode we are taking a voyage across the whale road with the many rogue privateers and pirates who have made it into the legends and mythology of our time with a sprinkling of tea scones and jam.   In this episode I will explore the roots of piracy, the tea clippers of the 1800s and some famous pirates such as Black Bart and Captain Henry Morgan. The story from lore for this episode ‘Cruel Coppinger'.  I will go on to explore pirating folklore in the form of black spots, the kraken and ghost ships in the extended version, which is available on my Patreon and the second Story From Lore for patrons will be, ‘The Legend Of Davy Jones'. There are some dark folkloric characters explored in this podcast and so, as always, I would recommend that you should listen through first before listening with younger members of your household.  To 'Rewild Yourself Through Story', join me on Patreon for digital zines, audio stories, book reviews, digital downloads, folklore and extended episodes of the podcast. www.patreon.com/ddstoryteller For more stories woven with folklore and the old ways you can find me via the following channels: www.facebook.com/ddstoryteller www.instagram.com/dd_storyeller Join the Stories From Lore group for behind the scenes, folklore, music and books. www.facebook.com/groups/storiesfromlore   Books 'Black Bart, The Welsh Pirate,' published by Welsh publisher, Gwasg Carreg Gwalch Cordingly, David, (1996) Pirates, Salamander Books Kingshill, Sophia & Westwood Jennifer, (2015) The Fabled Coast: Legends & Traditions From Around The Shores Of Britain & Ireland Russell et al (1973), Folklore. Myths & Legends Of Britain, Reader's Digest Websites: Syrett, Victoria (accessed June 2021) Shipwreck, Sickness & Pirates, The Dangers Of Working For The East India Company -  https://www.rmg.co.uk/stories/blog/library-archive/shipwreck-sickness-pirates-dangers-working-east-india-company    Music Attribution: Midnight Tale by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) licensed under Creative Commons: Attribution 4.0 license http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Sound Effects via www.orangefreesounds.com

This month patrons chose the theme of ‘Folk From The Mines' and, so we're going underground to discover what lurks in the dark caves, mines and even sewers of Europe. In this episode I explore mining superstitions and the spirits and beings that may or may not help you in your endeavours. The story from lore for this episode is my version of ‘The Seven Whistlers'.   I will go on to explore mine guardians further in the extended version of this episode, which is available on my Patreon, and the second Story From Lore for patrons will be one of my original short stories - ‘The Diamond Caverns'. There are some dark folkloric characters explored in this podcast and so, as always,  I would recommend that you should listen through first before listening with younger members of your household.  To 'Rewild Yourself Through Story', join me on Patreon for digital zines, audio stories, book reviews, digital downloads, folklore and extended episodes of the podcast. www.patreon.com/ddstoryteller For more stories woven with folklore and the old ways you can find me via the following channels: www.facebook.com/ddstoryteller www.instagram.com/dd_storyeller Join the Stories From Lore group for Facebook lives, behind the scenes, folklore, music and books. www.facebook.com/groups/storiesfromlore   References: Davies, Lynn, Aspects Of Mining Folklore, Reprinted from Folk Life 9 Deane, Tony & Shaw, Tony (2009) Folklore of Cornwall, The History Press.  Egerkrans, Johan (2017) Vaesen, B/Wahlstroms. James, Ronald M. “Knockers, Knackers, and Ghosts: Immigrant Folklore in the Western Mines.” Western Folklore, vol. 51, no. 2, 1992, pp. 153–177. JSTOR, www.jstor.org/stable/1499362. Accessed 28 May 2021. McMahon, Brendan, (2015) A Wreck Upon The Ocean: Cornish Folklore in the Age of the Industrial Revolution, Evertype, Ireland Roud, Steve (2008) London Lore: The Legends and Traditions of the World's Most Vibrant City, Arrow Books.  Westwood, Jennifer & Kingshill, Peter (1988) The Lore Of Scotland, Arrow Books. Websites: https://pantheon.org/articles/c/cutty_soams.html  Music Attribution:  Midnight Tale by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) licensed under Creative Commons: Attribution 4.0 license http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Sound Effects via www.orangefreesounds.com  

This month Patreons chose the theme of ‘Sirens Of The Lakes'. There were so many pieces of folklore I came across, during my research, to do with the creatures and beings that dwell in lakes, that I cannot hope to cover them all, that would be an epic episode and so for this episode I am focussing on one that came up most frequently: Lakes Wives. The story from lore for this episode is my original tale which explores the origins of Jenny Greenteeth.  In the extended version of this episode available via my Patreon, I will be looking at another very famous being, the water horses of the lochs, lakes, rivers and pools of Europe and the UK and the story from lore is 'The Laird Of Morphie.' There are some dark folkloric characters explored in this podcast and so, as always,  I would recommend that you should listen through first before listening with younger members of your household.  To 'Rewild Yourself Through Story', join me on Patreon for digital zines, audio stories, book reviews, digital downloads, folklore and extended episodes of the podcast. www.patreon.com/ddstoryteller For more stories woven with folklore and the old ways you can find me via the following channels: www.facebook.com/ddstoryteller www.instagram.com/dd_storyeller Join the Stories From Lore group for Facebook lives, behind the scenes, folklore, music and books. www.facebook.com/groups/storiesfromlore Episode Resources:   Chainey, Dee & Winsham, Willow, (2021) Treasury Of Folklore: Seas & Rivers, Batsford.   Egerkrans, Johan (2017) Vaesen, B/Wahlstroms.   Gilchrist, Annie G. “Note on the ‘Lady Drest in Green' and Other Fragments of Tragic Ballads and Folk-Tales Preserved amongst Children.” Journal of the Folk-Song Society, vol. 6, no. 22, 1919, pp. 80–90. JSTOR, www.jstor.org/stable/4434067. Accessed 19 Apr. 2021.   Muir, Tom (1998) The Mermaid Bride and Other Orkney Folktales, The Orcadian Limited.   Vickery, Roy. “Lemna Minor and Jenny Greenteeth.” Folklore, vol. 94, no. 2, 1983, pp. 247–250. JSTOR, www.jstor.org/stable/1260499. Accessed 19 Apr. 2021.   Westwood, Jennifer & Kingshill, Peter (1988) The Lore Of Scotland, Arrow Books.   Website Articles:   https://www.rabbies.com/en/blog/tizzie-whizie-legend-lake-district   http://www.orkneyjar.com/folklore/nokk.htm   https://www.historic-uk.com/CultureUK/The-Kelpie/   Music Attribution:   Midnight Tale by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) licensed under Creative Commons: Attribution 4.0 license http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/   Sound Effects via www.orangefreesounds.com

It's Earth Day and what better excuse for a story! 'Three Green Women Of The Hill' is a tale that is very close to my heart and some of you may have heard me tell it before. I thought it was perfect for Earth Day and so I'm sharing a recording of me telling this one live, at one of my online events last year. I hope you will enjoy it as much as I enjoy telling it. It's a story of three ash trees, ethereal beings, greed and lessons in respecting the land.   Join the Stories From Lore group to share folklore facts, music and books. www.facebook.com/groups/storiesfromlore   Music Attribution: Midnight Tale by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) licensed under Creative Commons: Attribution 4.0 license http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/   Sound Effects via orangefreesounds.com

This month Patreons chose the theme of ‘Lights above The Marshes' and so for this episode I will be looking at the marshes, fens and Carrs of Britain and the folklore surrounding the wee beasties that live there. The story from lore for this episode is ‘The Tiddy Mun.' In the extended version of this episode available via my Patreon, I will be looking at Lantern Men, Toad Men and the plantlore of the fens, as well as telling the story of 'Long Tom & The Dead Hand.' There are some dark folkloric characters explored in this podcast and so, as always,  I would recommend that you should listen through first before listening with younger members of your household.  To 'Rewild Yourself Through Story', join me on Patreon for digital zines, audio stories, book reviews, digital downloads, folklore and extended episodes of the podcast. www.patreon.com/ddstoryteller For more stories woven with folklore and the old ways you can find me via the following channels: www.facebook.com/ddstoryteller www.instagram.com/dd_storyeller Join the Stories From Lore group for Facebook lives, behind the scenes, folklore, music and books. www.facebook.com/groups/storiesfromlore Music Attribution: Midnight Tale by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) licensed under Creative Commons: Attribution 4.0 license http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Sound Effects via www.orangefreesounds.com Episode Resources Books   Crossley- Holland, Kevin, (1997) The Old Stories: Folk Tales From East Anglia And The Fen Country, Colt Books.  Pryor, Francis (2019) The Fens: Discovering England's Ancient Depths, Head of Zeus. Marvellous Maps (2020) Craftily Conjured Great British Folklore and Superstition Map O'Neill, Susanna, (2012) Folklore of Lincolnshire, The History Press Simpson, Jacqueline & Roud, Stephen, (2000) A Dictionary Of English Folklore, Oxford University Press.  Westwood, Jennifer (1985) Albion: A legendary Guide. Website Articles:  http://www.law-mag.com/archive/fen-folk/ https://www.cambridge-news.co.uk/news/cambridge-news/fen-tiger-sightings-around-cambridgeshire-17354663    

Today's episode is a bonus episode which explores the stories and folklore that was handed down to us as children.   My guest today is a friend whom I have met through storytelling and who has been kind enough to agree to share these stories with us. She lived for a while in Naples and has Italian relatives. She has many stories of the way in which Italian culture relates to death and as she is able to speak Neapolitan, she has been able to research a fascinating tradition from Naples called the Italian Skull Cult, which she shares with us in this episode as well as some of the anecdotes and urban legends she heard as a child.    The subject of death is very personal and during this conversation we have tried to impart these anecdotes and stories with care and respect but these are obviously our own opinions and there are some concepts within this podcast that may not be suitable for younger members of the family.   I found this whole conversation absolutely fascinating and I hope you do too. I passionately believe that these anecdotes from our oral histories should be preserved and passed on and podcasts seem the perfect way to do this.   If you enjoy this episode and have a story passed down through your ancestors or of a place where you live or used to live, that you would like to share, then please do get in touch as I would love these episodes to become a series within ‘The Stories From Lore Podcast.'   To 'Rewild Yourself Through Story', join me on Patreon for digital zines, audio stories, book reviews, digital downloads, folklore and extended episodes of the podcast. www.patreon.com/ddstoryteller For more stories woven with folklore and the old ways you can find me via the following channels: www.facebook.com/ddstoryteller www.instagram.com/dd_storyeller Join the Stories From Lore group for Facebook lives, behind the scenes, folklore, music and books. www.facebook.com/groups/storiesfromlore Music Attribution: Midnight Tale by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) licensed under Creative Commons: Attribution 4.0 license http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Sound Effects via www.orangefreesounds.com  

This month patrons chose the theme of ‘The Dead Do Tell Tales' and so for this episode I will be looking at the spectre of death and the folklore surrounding the psychopomps and harbingers of death. The story from lore for this episode is ‘The Singing Bone.' Due to the nature of the subject covered in this podcast I would recommend this as adult listening and that you should listen through first before listening with younger members of your household.  In the extended version of this episode, you can hear more about the mythology of death, where you go once you're gone and some of the ways different cultures celebrate and pay their respect to their dead. The second story from lore is my original story, 'The Legend Of The Banshee.' To 'Rewild Yourself Through Story', join me on Patreon for digital zines, audio stories, book reviews, digital downloads, folklore and extended episodes of the podcast. www.patreon.com/ddstoryteller For more stories woven with folklore and the old ways you can find me via the following channels: www.facebook.com/ddstoryteller www.instagram.com/dd_storyeller Join the Stories From Lore group for Facebook lives, behind the scenes, folklore, music and books. www.facebook.com/groups/storiesfromlore Music Attribution: Midnight Tale by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) licensed under Creative Commons: Attribution 4.0 license http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Sound Effects via www.orangefreesounds.com Episode Resources: Ash et al, (1973)  Folklore Myths & Legends Of Britain, Reader's Digest. London Dent Susie, (2018) Brewers Dictionary Of Phrase & Fable, 20th Edition, Brewers, Edinburgh. Doughty, Caitlin, (2017) From Here To Eternity, Weidenfeld & Nicholson Lecouteux, (2019) The Pagan Book Of The Dead, Inner Traditions, Vermont. How well do know your death omens? : https://folklorethursday.com/regional-folklore/death-omens-well-know/ National Geographic , 10 Things To Know about The Day Of The Dead. https://www.nationalgeographic.co.uk/travel-and-adventure/top-10-things-know-about-day-dead Day Of The Dead In Mexico Explained https://www.journeymexico.com/blog/day-of-the-dead-in-mexico

Season 2 is here and from this season on episodes will be released monthly and on the theme voted for by my wonderful patrons. This month you lovely lot chose 'A Country For Old Hags,' and so the winter witch, creatrix and woman of the land the Cailleach is the subject of January's episode. I look at her connection to the land and the animals on it and tell you the story from lore, 'The Green Lady', a traditional tale from Hertfordshire. In the extended version of this episode, you can hear more about the Cailleach's connection to water, a hilarious if not risqué diversion technique applied by a French Sailor when encountering the giantess of winter and where the Cailleach sits in the pantheon of Celtic goddesses. Hop on over to my Patreon to join the Ranger tier to listen and hear a second story from lore, 'The Marriage Of Sir Gawain.' To 'Rewild Yourself Through Story', join me on Patreon for digital zines, audio stories, book reviews, digital downloads, folklore and extended episodes of the podcast. www.patreon.com/ddstoryteller For more stories woven with folklore and the old ways you can find me via the following channels: www.facebook.com/ddstoryteller www.instagram.com/dd_storyeller Join the Stories From Lore group for Facebook lives, behind the scenes, folklore, music and books. www.facebook.com/groups/storiesfromlore Music Attribution: Midnight Tale by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) licensed under Creative Commons: Attribution 4.0 license http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Sound Effects via www.orangefreesounds.com   Episode Resources: Blackie, Sharon (2019) If Women rose Rooted, September Publishing Patterson, Rachel (2016) Pagan Portals: The Cailleach, Moon Books. Westwood, Jennifer (1985) Albion: A legendary Guide. Westwood, Jennifer & Kingshill, Sophia (2015) The Fabled Coast: Legends & traditions from around the shores of Britain & Ireland Hardcover,  Simpson, Jacqueline & Roud, Stephen, (2000) A Dictionary Of English Folklore, Oxford University Press.  Schneidau, Lisa, (2020) Woodland Folk Tales of Britain & Ireland, The History Press.   

The humble frog is the subject of episode 7 and brings us to the end of the year and of Season 1. The folklore of this curious amphibian and its cousin the toad plus the terrible truth about those frog prince stories, is accompanied by the story from lore for this episode 'The Well Of The World's End.' To 'Rewild Yourself Through Story', join me on Patreon for digital zines, audio stories, book reviews, digital downloads, folklore and extended episodes of the podcast. www.patreon.com/ddstoryteller For more stories woven with folklore and the old ways you can find me via the following channels: www.facebook.com/ddstoryteller www.instagram.com/dd_storyeller Join the Stories From Lore group to share folklore facts, music and books. www.facebook.com/groups/storiesfromlore Music Attribution: Midnight Tale by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) licensed under Creative Commons: Attribution 4.0 license http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Sound Effects via www.orangefreesounds.com

Episode 6 takes a look at the seal folk of the sea. The folklore surrounding the Selkie people is well known and their stories are often tragic but their revenge is swift and terrible. In this episode I've combines two stories to create one narrative. The stories of, 'The Selkie & The Seal Catcher' and 'The Selkie & The Fisherman.' To 'Rewild Yourself Through Story', join me on Patreon for digital zines, audio stories, book reviews, digital downloads, folklore and extended episodes of the podcast. www.patreon.com/ddstoryteller For more stories woven with folklore and the old ways you can find me via the following channels: www.facebook.com/ddstoryteller www.instagram.com/dd_storyeller Join the Stories From Lore group to share folklore facts, music and books. www.facebook.com/groups/storiesfromlore Music Attribution: Midnight Tale by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) licensed under Creative Commons: Attribution 4.0 license http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Sound Effects via www.orangefreesounds.com  

What is a hob and how do you keep one of these capricious little sprites happy? The folklore of household helpers is the subject of this episode and 'The Hob Of Hart Hall' is the story from lore. To 'Rewild Yourself Through Story', join me on Patreon for digital zines, audio stories, book reviews, digital downloads, folklore and extended episodes of the podcast. www.patreon.com/ddstoryteller For more stories woven with folklore and the old ways you can find me via the following channels: www.facebook.com/ddstoryteller www.instagram.com/dd_storyeller Join the Stories From Lore group to share folklore facts, music and books. www.facebook.com/groups/storiesfromlore Music Attribution: Midnight Tale by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) licensed under Creative Commons: Attribution 4.0 license http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Sound Effects via www.orangefreesounds.com  

It's the last new moon of the year, a time for reflection and setting intentions and what a year it's been! I thought we could all do with an extra story, so in this special episode of the podcast, to celebrate the year's darkest new moon and welcome the return of the light, I'm telling the Celtic tale of The Buried Moon.    Join the Stories From Lore group to share folklore facts, music and books. www.facebook.com/groups/storiesfromlore   Music Attribution: Midnight Tale by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) licensed under Creative Commons: Attribution 4.0 license http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/   Sound Effects via orangefreesounds.com

In this episode I talk about the nine worlds of Norse Mythology and how many of the elements within this mythology still presents themselves in our folklore today, in particular the ash tree. The story from lore for this episode is, 'The Norse Creation Story'.   Join the Stories From Lore group to share folklore facts, music and books. www.facebook.com/groups/storiesfromlore   Music Attribution: Midnight Tale by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) licensed under Creative Commons: Attribution 4.0 license http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/   Sound Effects via orangefreesounds.com

The real life historical tyrants behind the gruesome tales of Charles Perrault, the Grimms and Joseph Jacob's tales is the subject of this episode. Henry VIII and Conomor the Cursed committed some horrific deeds in their lifetimes but are these stories really about them? Find out as I tell you my version of the well known folktale, 'Bluebeard's Chamber.' To 'Rewild Yourself Through Story', join me on Patreon for digital zines, audio stories, book reviews, digital downloads, folklore and extended episodes of the podcast. www.patreon.com/ddstoryteller For more stories woven with folklore and the old ways you can find me via the following channels: www.facebook.com/ddstoryteller www.instagram.com/dd_storyeller Join the Stories From Lore group to share folklore facts, music and books. www.facebook.com/groups/storiesfromlore Music Attribution: Midnight Tale by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) licensed under Creative Commons: Attribution 4.0 license http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Sound Effects via www.orangefreesounds.com  

The folklore of the hare is the subject of episode two. Superstitions, country lore, hedge witchery and patron saints abound plus a tale from the Celtic tradition, 'The Laddie Who Hearded Hares.' To 'Rewild Yourself Through Story', join me on Patreon for digital zines, audio stories, book reviews, digital downloads, folklore and extended episodes of the podcast. www.patreon.com/ddstoryteller For more stories woven with folklore and the old ways you can find me via the following channels: www.facebook.com/ddstoryteller www.instagram.com/dd_storyeller Join the Stories From Lore group to share folklore facts, music and books. www.facebook.com/groups/storiesfromlore Music Attribution: Midnight Tale by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) licensed under Creative Commons: Attribution 4.0 license http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Sound Effects via www.orangefreesounds.com  

In which I explore the folklore behind the legendary black dogs of Great Britain and tell my original tale 'The Lunarian's Tale', featuring a black dog, a white cat and a wronged man.  To 'Rewild Yourself Through Story', join me on Patreon for digital zines, audio stories, book reviews, digital downloads, folklore and extended episodes of the podcast. www.patreon.com/ddstoryteller For more stories woven with folklore and the old ways you can find me via the following channels: www.facebook.com/ddstoryteller www.instagram.com/dd_storyeller Join the Stories From Lore group to share folklore facts, music and books. www.facebook.com/groups/storiesfromlore Music Attribution: Midnight Tale by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) licensed under Creative Commons: Attribution 4.0 license http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Sound Effects via www.orangefreesounds.com   eO9viRQNsMO4o1kXglRe