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Welcome back to Tiny Little Folk Lore Part II! If you haven't had a chance to listen to last week's episode, be sure to check it out, as we covered Duendes, Aluxes and Leprechauns. This week, we're taking a peek into Norse culture on a search for dwarves and elves. As well as getting into some lore behind Hawaii's Menehune, and closing things out with the Slavic tales of the Domovoi. We'll see you on the inside.. ----- TIME STAMPS: 0:00 - Tiny Little Folk Lore (Again) 0:27 - A Tiny Little Theme Song 1:46 - Welcome Back, Our Little Friends 3:26 - Dwarves & Elves of Norse Mythology 9:27 - STORY: Beckoned By a Dwarf 11:03 - A Lot Of Kids See Dwarves In Their Backyard.. 12:29 - We Are LIGHTYEARS In The Future Right Now 14:22 - STORY: Bad Guy In The Window 16:59 - Small Events That Effect Our Entire Lives 22:12 - The Menehune of Hawaii 22:54 - Don't @ Me If This Is Incorrect. Speak Respectfully, Jabroni. 28:23 - Shoutout Morgan Lauren 28:54 - STORY: It Looked Like a Gremlin 30:03 - Killer, Unintentional Nutty Professor Ref 34:12 - STORY: Old Pali Road 37:42 - The Domovoi of Slavic Culture 41:53 - The Importance of Rituals in Our Lives 43:23 - STORY: My Grandfather's Home 50:50 - TFD: The Musical Songs Get Stuck In Scott's Head 51:32 - STORY: Death In The Family 52:37 - Proof Scott Is a Psychic (But Can Only See 10 Seconds In the Future) 58:13 - Outro -------- If you want to become a producer, visit this link: http://bit.ly/3WZ3xTg Episode Producer: Eric Long -------- The Twilight Zone meets Mystery Science Theatre 3000 meets an uncomfortable Thanksgiving dinner conversation with your in-laws. TFD is a weekly paranormal comedy podcast featuring real ghost stories, Cryptid lore discussions, and true paranormal experiences catering to the week's theme. Fresh episodes drop every Thursday across all podcast platforms, and feature perspectives from both believer and skeptic sides of the aisle. So if you're a fan of haunted places, terrifying paranormal activity, and true ghost stories from real people, you're in the right place, friend. Recorded in an undisclosed location somewhere in the beautiful woods of Wasilla, Alaska.   ++SUBMIT YOUR STORY FOR OUR LISTENER STORY EPISODES++ Email: thegang@thefreakydeaky.com Voicemail: 801-997-0051 ++WEBSITE & MERCH++ Website: www.thefreakydeaky.com Merch: www.thefreakydeaky.com/store ++FOLLOW OUR SOCIALS FOR EXCLUSIVES++ YouTube: https://bit.ly/3goj7SP Instagram: https://bit.ly/2HOdleo Facebook: https://bit.ly/3ebSde6 TFD Facebook Group: https://tinyurl.com/tfdfb TikTok: https://bit.ly/35lNOlu

Due to the Fires in Los Angeles, we're releasing one of our favorite episodes from the early days of A Funny Feeling.Marcy tells Betsy about her haunted apartment with a Spanish-speaking ghost.When comedian Mano Agapion from the We Love Trash Podcast joins us, we hear a terrifying story about a Greek ghost or perhaps a Monster. We also learn about Domovoi and why we never see ghosts from the Dark Ages.Please send us your own true paranormal experiences in either a voice memo or e-mail to funnyfeelingpod@gmail.com.Shopify is a leading global commerce company that provides trusted tools for starting, growing, marketing, and managing a retail business of any size. Visit shopify.com/funnyfeeling to upgrade your selling today.Advertise on A Funny Feeling via Gumball.fmSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Bu bölümde, Slav mitolojisinin büyülü dünyasına derin bir yolculuk yapıyoruz. Gökyüzünün güçlü tanrısı Perun'dan, yeraltının karanlık efendisi Veles'e; doğanın ruhları Domovoi, Leshy ve Rusalka'nın gizemli hikayelerine kadar uzanan bir keşif. Ayrıca, Yarilo ve Marzanna'nın mevsimsel döngülerini, kutsal ağaçların ve festivallerin önemini öğreniyoruz. Slav halkının kadim inançları ve ritüelleri hakkında bilgi sahibi olmak ve bu zengin kültürel mirası keşfetmek için bize katılın. Mitolojik öyküler ve efsanelerle dolu bu bölüm, sizleri Slav mitolojisinin büyüleyici dünyasında bir yolculuğa çıkaracak.

Alles omtrent domovoi en hoe ek dit herverbeel het vir my skryfwerk.   Geskryf en voorgelees deur Ronel Janse van Vuuren. Kopiereg 2024 Ronel Janse van Vuuren — Alle regte voorbehou.   Leer meer oor domovoi hier. Kry die transkripsie hier.   Music: Secrets by David Fesliyan (FesliyanStudios.com) and Dramatic Heartbeat by FesliyanStudios.com

Let us ask it in the form of a question…what is it about a good villain? Isn't it juicy sometimes to think about what sort of villain you'd be? And what do villains represent, what do they teach us?We're going to have a look at some stories, scope out our favourite characters and attributes. We hope you enjoy the show!Now some notes…firstly, our list* Yzma* Magneto* “Man” as portrayed in Fern Gully, Julie of the Wolves, Avatar, * Agent Smith* The Skeksi * Jafar* Ursula * Maleficent * The Nothing* Sauron* The Jana'ata- the Reshtar (from The Sparrow)* The White Witch and The Snow Queen* Boyd Crowder from Justified* Donald Whitfield from 1923Self reflection prompts:* What makes a good villain and how do they get made?* What do they represent? * What can they teach us?* What parts of them make them well rounded?* Talk about the difference between “real life” villains and story book ones* What are healthy ways we can resolve pain and shame outside of violence and retribution?The music we use for our podcast entitled “Whimsical Aliens”  was written and performed by Alejandro Bernard from Ithaca NY.  Subscribe and like his music tutorials on Youtube they are so charming. You can become a patron to his work tooOur podcast project is edited and produced by Bjorn. Rudo's first encounter with chat GPTchat GPT transcript: Rudo's prompt- Who are some good villains? Darth Vader (Star Wars) - A powerful Sith Lord with a tragic backstory.Lord Voldemort (Harry Potter series) - The dark wizard seeking power and immortality.The Joker (Batman) - An anarchic and unpredictable criminal mastermind.Sauron (The Lord of the Rings) - The dark lord seeking to conquer Middle-earth.Hannibal Lecter (The Silence of the Lambs) - A brilliant and cannibalistic serial killer.Iago (Othello by William Shakespeare) - The manipulative and scheming antagonist.Count Dracula (Dracula by Bram Stoker) - The classic vampire villain.Cruella de Vil (101 Dalmatians by Dodie Smith) - The infamous dog-napper with a penchant for fur.Wicked Witch of the West (The Wizard of Oz by L. Frank Baum) - The iconic antagonist in the magical land of Oz.Norman Bates (Psycho by Robert Bloch) - The disturbed hotel owner with a sinister secret.These characters have left a lasting impact on literature, film, and popular culture. Keep in mind that opinions on the "greatest" villains may vary, and there are many other memorable villains not included in this list.Pick the top villains from all the largest civilisations in history from all timeChatGPTSelecting the top villains from the largest civilizations in history is a complex task, as it involves considering different time periods, cultures, and perspectives. Additionally, what may be considered a villainous figure in one culture could be viewed differently in another. Nevertheless, here are some figures from various civilizations who are often considered significant antagonists:* Ancient Egypt: Set (Seth) - The god of chaos and storms in Egyptian mythology, often portrayed as a disruptive force.* Ancient Greece: Medea - The sorceress and wife of Jason who commits heinous acts, including killing her own children, in revenge.* Roman Empire: Nero - The Roman Emperor known for his tyrannical rule and alleged persecution of Christians.* Ancient China: Empress Wu Zetian - The only female emperor in Chinese history, known for her ruthless tactics and consolidating power.* Mesopotamia: King Hammurabi - While known for his code of laws, Hammurabi's methods of enforcing justice were often brutal and tyrannical.* Persian Empire: Xerxes I - The Persian king who led the invasion of Greece, depicted as a formidable adversary in Greek history.* Indian Civilization: Ravana - The antagonist in the Hindu epic Ramayana, a powerful demon king with ten heads.* Mongol Empire: Genghis Khan - While a great military leader, Genghis Khan is often viewed as a ruthless conqueror who caused widespread destruction.* Aztec Empire: Moctezuma II - The emperor during the Spanish conquest, whose actions and decisions are debated among historians.* Inca Empire: Atahualpa - The last emperor of the Inca Empire, captured and executed by the Spanish conquistadors.Certainly! Here are villains from folk tales representing each continent:* Africa: Anansi (Various African cultures) - Anansi the spider is a trickster figure in African folklore, known for his cunning and deceitful behavior.* Asia: Ravana (Hindu mythology, India) - The ten-headed demon king from the Ramayana, who kidnaps Sita and is defeated by Lord Rama.* Europe: The Big Bad Wolf (Various European cultures) - A common antagonist in European fairy tales, such as Little Red Riding Hood and The Three Little Pigs.* North America: Wendigo (Algonquian folklore, Native American) - A mythical creature or evil spirit associated with cannibalism and greed in Algonquian mythology.* South America: El Chupacabra (Latin American folklore) - A creature said to attack and drink the blood of livestock, often portrayed as a villain in Latin American folklore.* Australia: Bunyip (Aboriginal Australian folklore) - A mythical creature in Australian Aboriginal mythology, often associated with waterholes and depicted as a dangerous spirit.* Antarctica: N/A (No indigenous population) - Antarctica doesn't have indigenous human populations, so it lacks specific folk tales with villains.Remember that folk tales can vary widely within continents, and different regions may have their own unique stories and characters. Additionally, interpretations of these characters can differ across cultures and storytelling traditions.pick villains that are people from folk tales, from all continentsChatGPTCertainly! Here are villains from folk tales who are people from various continents:* Africa: Anansi's Son (Various African cultures) - Anansi's son is often portrayed as a mischievous and cunning character who creates trouble for others.* Asia: Lady White (Chinese folklore) - A malevolent spirit in Chinese folklore, Lady White is known for her supernatural powers and often appears as a beautiful woman who brings tragedy.* Europe: Bluebeard (French folklore) - Bluebeard is a wealthy and violent nobleman who murders his wives. His story is a cautionary tale about the dangers of curiosity.* North America: La Llorona (Mexican and Southwestern U.S. folklore) - Also known as the Weeping Woman, La Llorona is a ghostly woman who drowned her children and now wanders, crying, in search of them.* South America: El Silbón (Venezuelan folklore) - El Silbón is a malevolent spirit associated with whistling sounds. He is said to carry a bag of bones and torment those who hear his whistle.* Australia: Yowie (Australian Aboriginal folklore) - Yowies are mythical humanoid creatures in Australian Aboriginal folklore, often portrayed as menacing figures.* Antarctica: N/A (No indigenous population) - As mentioned earlier, Antarctica lacks specific folk tales due to the absence of indigenous human populations.Remember that folk tales can have various versions, and the characters may be interpreted differently in different regions and communities. Additionally, the nature of folk tales often involves moral lessons or warningsThere are many memorable villains from TV and movies, and opinions on the "best" can vary. Here's a diverse list of iconic villains known for their complexity, charisma, and impact on popular culture:TV Villains:* Hannibal Lecter (Hannibal) - A brilliant and cultured serial killer with a taste for human flesh.* Cersei Lannister (Game of Thrones) - A cunning and power-hungry queen with a complex character arc.* Walter White (Breaking Bad) - While initially a protagonist, Walter White transforms into a morally ambiguous character involved in the drug trade.* Sideshow Bob (The Simpsons) - An intelligent and vengeful character with a deep dislike for Bart Simpson.* The Joker (Batman: The Animated Series) - The animated version of the Joker is often praised for its voice acting and psychological depth.Movie Villains:* Darth Vader (Star Wars) - The iconic Sith Lord with a tragic backstory.* Hannibal Lecter (The Silence of the Lambs) - Also a movie villain, Lecter is portrayed by Anthony Hopkins in this classic psychological thriller.* The Joker (The Dark Knight) - Heath Ledger's portrayal of the Joker is widely acclaimed for its intensity and complexity.* Norman Bates (Psycho) - The disturbed hotel owner with a dark secret.* Lord Voldemort (Harry Potter series) - The dark wizard seeking to conquer the wizarding world.* Hans Gruber (Die Hard) - A sophisticated and intelligent terrorist mastermind.* Anton Chigurh (No Country for Old Men) - A cold and remorseless hitman with a twisted sense of morality.* Keyser Söze (The Usual Suspects) - A mysterious and elusive criminal mastermind.* Scar (The Lion King) - The treacherous uncle of Simba, known for his Shakespearean traits.* Agent Smith (The Matrix trilogy) - A relentless and powerful computer program with a disdain for humanity.These villains have left a lasting impact on the entertainment industry and continue to be celebrated for their performances and storytelling contributions.n Slavic, Celtic, Romani, and African folktales who are common villainsChatGPTFolktales from Slavic, Celtic, Romani, and African cultures feature a variety of villains and mythical beings. Keep in mind that folklore is rich and diverse, with many variations of stories. Here are some common types of villains or malevolent beings found in the folktales of these cultures:Slavic Folktales:* Baba Yaga - A supernatural, old witch-like character often depicted as living in a hut that stands on chicken legs. She is known for her capricious and unpredictable nature.* Koschei the Deathless - An evil, immortal figure often portrayed as a skeletal, death-like character. He hides his soul in a needle, which is hidden in an egg, which is in a duck, which is in a hare, and so on.* Domovoi - A household spirit in Slavic folklore, the Domovoi is generally protective, but if offended, it can become a malevolent force within the home.Celtic Folktales:* Púca - A shape-shifting creature in Celtic folklore known for its mischievous behavior. It can appear as a horse, goat, cat, or other animals.* Banshee - A female spirit in Irish folklore, the Banshee is often considered an omen of death and is associated with wailing or keening.* Fomorians - In Irish mythology, the Fomorians are a group of supernatural beings often depicted as hostile and monstrous.Romani Folktales:* Chajdaan - In Romani folklore, Chajdaan is a trickster figure, often depicted as a sly and cunning character.* Devel - A Romani term for the Devil, often appearing in Romani folktales as a deceptive and malevolent force.African Folktales:* Anansi the Spider (Akan folklore) - While Anansi is often a trickster figure, his actions can sometimes lead to negative consequences for others.* Mami Wata - A water spirit found in the folklore of various African cultures. Mami Wata can be benevolent or malevolent, often associated with water and enchanting beauty.* Eshu - A trickster and messenger deity in Yoruba mythology, Eshu is known for his mischievous and unpredictable nature.These are just a few examples, and the actual stories can vary significantly across regions and communities within each cultural group. Folktales often serve as a way to convey cultural values, morals, and lessons.End. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit themagichourdreamcast.substack.com

Have you heard the stories of the Slavic house spirits known as the Domovoi?

Sure, you've heard of a gnome, a troll, a sprite, an orc, a Babadook, a centaur, a tomten... but have you ever heard of a Domovoi?  Thank you, Nikita, for sharing your story with us. We also want to thank Laura at the Paranormal Scholar for helping us find this amazing story. Produced by Eliza Smith, original score by Leon Moriomoto, artwork by Teo Ducot

In Part 2 mit Veuve Field erzählt er uns von einer Menge Volksglauben, dem Domovoi, Dvornik und den magischen, slavischen Frauen, der Babka und der Vedma. Ihr erfahrt außerdem, wieso auf seinem Grundstück die Knochen von Tieren vergraben sind. Hier geht's zu Veuve Field: ⁠https://instagram.com/veuvefield?igshid=NTc4MTIwNjQ2YQ== Dir gefällt der Podcast und du hast Lust teil der Hexenkesselliebe-Family zu werden? Dann tritt uns noch heute bei! ⁠⁠https://discord.gg/pD8HEgC⁠⁠ Folge uns auch gerne auf unseren anderen Socials: ⁠ https://linktr.ee/Hexenkesselliebe ⁠ Magische Grüße Eure Bella von Hexenkesselliebe

Eine Folge, die ich so genossen habe. Veuve Field erzählt von seinen slawischen Wurzeln und beschreibt für uns sogar das ein oder Andere Ritual. Kommt mit auf die Reise in die Welt der slawischen Magie und lernt zusätzlich den Domovoi kennen. Hier geht's zu Veuve Field: https://instagram.com/veuvefield?igshid=NTc4MTIwNjQ2YQ== Dir gefällt der Podcast und du hast Lust teil der Hexenkesselliebe-Family zu werden? Dann tritt uns noch heute bei! ⁠⁠ https://discord.gg/pD8HEgC⁠⁠ Folge uns auch gerne auf unseren anderen Socials: ⁠ https://linktr.ee/Hexenkesselliebe ⁠ Magische Grüße Eure Bella von Hexenkesselliebe

Hey Campers, we got a household spirit for this week's episode. We will be discussing the lore and history of the  hard working Domovoi. Both Kimmy and Ryan will discuss how these household helper came to be, some questionable morals to translanted short stories and Ryan's disappointment in a creature with the word “dom” in it not having anything scandalous on the first page of google.  We hope you enjoy this episode of Aloreing, and remember campers when the Domovoi is around, protect your cock and colorize your animals with pride flags. . WANT MORE ALOREING?

On this episode of ParaTruth Radio, Erik & Justin talk to Nelly & Rebecca, the two behind the name Ronesa Aveela, about their book, Household Spirits. They talk about the Domovoi and many other spirits from eastern Europe. Join them as they once again adventure down the rabbit hole. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Come sit with us a spell as Amber and Maddie discuss spring cleaning. Physical, magical and spiritual cleaning conversation, as we witches love to work our magic in many ways. We talk about saining and simmering, the magical and mundane, how-to's and styles, even some house spirits! Check out our Instagram for pictures of the Domovoi, Bannick, and because of Amber's ... let's call it blondness... even Bartok from Anastasia, because why not? @WitchesTalkingTarot Check us out on Twitter and let us know how you prepare for spring @ClassiestWtches Become a patron and get in on exclusive swag and additional content at www.patreon.com/witchestalkingtarot Reach out to us about an 8 card "WTT Month Reading" at either of our websites: www.peaceloveandtealeavesshop.wordpress.com www.amberisthecolor.com --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/witches-talking-tarot/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/witches-talking-tarot/support

Every house has its quirks, its moans and groans, its creaks and cracks. Most people attribute these sounds to the house settling or the wind blowing against the windows and walls. However many people believe there's something just a tad more supernatural to blame it on. Some blame it on brownies, some point the finger at elves, but in Russia and the Ukraine, the Domovoy is the culprit. On this episode, we investigate one potential reason why so many houses creak, and what could be responsible for that missing left sock. 

Ever heard of the Domovoi? Well now you have! Listen in! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/kris-bell2/support

The folklore of domovoi in a nutshell and how I reimagined them for my writing.   Written and narrated by Ronel Janse van Vuuren. Copyright 2021 Ronel Janse van Vuuren -- All rights reserved.   Learn more about domovoi here.   Get the transcript here.   Music: Secrets by David Fesliyan (FesliyanStudios.com) and Dramatic Heartbeat by FesliyanStudios.com

In this episode we will be looking at the history, folklore and mythology surrounding spinning and weaving. Hear about Valkyries weaving bloody tapestries, how the sun is linked to spinning , why it is advisable to rest sometimes and what terrible things may befall you if you don't.     Sources: Christopher Dyer, 'Making a Living in the Middle Ages: The People of Britain 850-1520' (2002). D.L. Ashliman, 'Superstitions from Europe' https://www.pitt.edu/~dash/superstition.html Donald Haase, 'The Greenwood Encyclopedia of Folktales and Fairy Tales: Q-Z' (2008). Freyalyn Close-Hainswoth, 'Spinning a Tale: Spinning and Weaving in myths and Legends' https://folklorethursday.com/folklife/spinning-a-tale/ Gunnvôr Silfrahárr, 'Women and Magic in the Sagas: Seidr and Spa' http://www.vikinganswerlady.com/seidhr.shtml Gunnvôr Silfrahárr, 'Valkyries, Wish Maidens and Swan Maidens' http://www.vikinganswerlady.com/seidhr.shtml Icy Sedgwick, 'Spinning in Folklore: Impossible Bets and Crafting with the Fates' https://www.icysedgwick.com/spinning-in-folklore/ John Martin Crawford, 'The Kalevala: Rune VIII Maiden of the Rainbow' https://www.sacred-texts.com/neu/kveng/kvrune08.htm Lisa Schnaidau, ' Botanical Folk Tales of Britain and Ireland' (2018). Marianna Vertsman, 'Kikimora, Domovoi, Baccoo, and Other Strange and Spooky Creatures', https://www.nypl.org/blog/2015/10/30/scary-creatures-world-folklore Mark Norman, 'Telling the Bees and other Customs: The Folkloer of Rural Crafts' (2020). 'Njal's Saga', trans. Magnus Magnusson and Herman Pálsson (1960). Ronesa Aveela, 'A Study of Household Spirits of Eastern Europe' (2018).   Transcript:   Pohyola's fair and winsome daughter, Glory of the land and water, Sat upon the bow of heaven, On its highest arch resplendent, In a gown of richest fabric, In a gold and silver air-gown, Weaving webs of golden texture, Interlacing threads of silver; Weaving with a golden shuttle, With a weaving-comb of silver; Merrily flies the golden shuttle, From the maiden's nimble fingers, Briskly swings the lathe in weaving, Swiftly flies the comb of silver, From the sky-born maiden's fingers, Weaving webs of wondrous beauty. Hello, welcome to the History and Folklore podcast, where we look at different folk beliefs through history and how these beliefs shape people's perceptions of nature. Today we're looking at spinning and weaving, why these crafts were important to people in the past and how they are depicted in folklore and mythology. Spinning is one of the oldest crafts. Very early in human history, as far back as ten thousand years ago, people learned how to get fibre from plants and would twist it between their fingers to strengthen it, creating string that could be used  for tools and weapons. The first items that were used to facilitate this process were simple stones and sticks that were used to wind the twine. At some point these were combined together to make spindles, one of humanity's oldest tools and one that has been found in nearly every culture across the world. In the neolithic period, as people started developing settled communities, the methods of spinning and and working with fibre also developed. Looms could be used to weave large pieces of fabric that could be used for clothes, blankets and sails for boats. Sheep began to be kept domestically on farms, and their fleece was used to make wool. The fact that both of these skills became so widespread across the globe at such an early point indicates how integral these skills were to humanity. They enable us to make clothes to stay warm and protected from the elements, make nets and traps for hunting, rope and sails for ships, rope to pull heavy loads and string to fix blades and handles together to make weapons and tools. Despite its importance, spinning was considered to be a low-skilled activity and, with a distaff, the stick used for holding the unspun fibre, tucked into a belt or under the arm, a spinner could produce yarn while doing other tasks. It takes a lot of time to make enough yarn for your needs and there are medieval images of rich and poor women spinning while sat chatting together, while riding on horses, caring for children and feeding the chickens, among other activities. It is apparent that at some point in European history spinning came to be seen as a predominantly female activity, unlike weaving which was considered to be more skilled. Anthony Fitzherbert, in his book of husbandry, states that it was not really possible to make a living from spinning, but that ‘it stoppeth the gap.' Weaving, on the other hand, was a respected and established industry as shown by the existence of weavers guilds in larger towns by the twelfth century. The strong connection between women and the work of spinning is probably most well known through the term ‘spinster' to describe older, unmarried women. This term often has negative connotations and has historically been used as an insult. The association between women and spinning seems to have been strongly entrenched by the late 1300s, with the English Lollard priest John Ball stating in a sermin in 1381 ‘when Adam delved and Eve span, who was then the gentleman?', alluding to gendered work after the loss of Eden, despite no mention of Eve spinning in the Bible. It has been argued that while spinning was predominantly done by women, it was probably not solely their domain, and it was likely men working in jobs such as travelling traders or shepherds would have been spinning to help meet the large demand for yarn. Unsurprisingly, as an important part of culture and society, many superstitions, taboos and celebrations developed around spinning and weaving. It was forbidden to spin or weave during certain times of the year - the exact taboo days varied across Europe, but they tended to be on particularly certain holy or rest days, with the longest taboo on spinning being over the twelve days of Yule. In Iceland it was expected that all spinning, weaving and sewing chores were completed by the end of this year, an expectation reflected in the tales of the Yule cat, who would eat children who had not received a new piece of clothing for Christmas - a sign that these jobs had remained uncompleted. In England this period of rest over Christmas ended on the 7th January, known as distaff day, when women picked up their spindles to work again. Although according to a seventeenth century poem this day was probably only slightly productive, as the men and women would play pranks on each other to impede the work - the men setting fire to the flax and the women throwing water over the men in retribution, a sign that the return to work was not necessarily an enthusiastic one. In many areas spinning during these taboo times was assumed to invite the wrath of a deity. In Romania spinning and other domestic activities were forbidden on Tuesdays, a semi-holy day in honour of a deity named Martolea. Those who were caught spinning on this day may have their guts ripped out and spread around their home or their husbands and children killed or possessed by a demon-like entity. Assuming that these traditions were developed to enforce rest periods from a task that was important and ever present it says something about the importance of the task that meant they needed such strong disincentives to stop. Other superstitions upholding these taboos and times of work were less severe. Spinning on a Good Friday would cause your fingers to become inflamed. In Germany not putting your spinning away on a Saturday evening ready for the Sunday rest would cause it to tangle, while any spinning left undone by the end of Saturday would ruin any leftover flax, making it impossible to spin or bleach. In this case the superstition was to encourage good time management, hard work and good housekeeping. Similarly in Slavic countries it was said that a type of household spirit known as a kikimora would come and tangle any textile crafts left out overnight. While in these instances leaving spinning out overnight is punished in some way, there is another German superstition that says that if someone gets up from a spinning wheel without loosening the thread, an elf will sit and begin spinning on it. The elf will not be seen, but the spindle will be heard whirring by itself. Traditional accounts of spinning in fairy tales often reflect the real life attitudes and folklore surrounding the craft. Characters are often shown spinning to represent their industrious and domestic nature. For example, in the Grimms tale of Mother Holle, the sister who gets rewarded for her hard work finds Mother Holle's realm by spinning so much her fingers bleed, thereby dropping the spindle into the well that leads to her domain. Another Grimm tale spindle, shuttle and needle tells of an orphan girl who is left these three instruments by her grandmother after her death, using them to scrape by a living. When the King visits the village searching for a bride who was at once richest and poorest. He comes across the orphan spinning, but leaves when she shyly looks away. She remembers the rhyme taught by her grandmother "Spindle, my spindle, haste, haste thee away, and here to my house bring the wooer, I pray." her spindle magically flies out of her hand to follow the king, who follows it back to find her house beautifully decorated by the shuttle and needle. He declares her both poorest and richest through her skills and proposes marriage. Other tales recall assistance in the tasks of spinning and weaving by the fairy folk. One tale from the Isle of Man tells of a young woman who is given an impossible amount of spinning to do by her employer, but who manages to achieve it with the help of the fynoderee, the fairies native to the island. In the tale of Rumplestiltskin, a woman is imprisoned by a king after her father boasts she can turn straw into gold. This is not an entirely outlandish claim when looked at metaphorically, as a skilled spinner could turn straw-like plant fibre into fine yarn that could be used for weaving, and was worth far more than its original form. Taken literally, though, the task is impossible and Rumpelstiltskin agrees to help the lady in return for her first born child, a deal she gets out of after correctly guessing his name. A similar story is the Norwegian tale of the three sisters, in which a king hears other people's claims about a young womans spinning and agrees to marry her if she can prove that these claims are true. This is unfortunate for the young woman as she actually has no idea how to do either. She is spotted weeping by three old women, who agree to help her at her task if she recognises them as her aunts at her wedding. When the wedding day comes the three old women arrive and, acknowledging the widespread alarm at their ugly appearance and the disbelief that they could possibly be related to the beautiful bride, claim that it was their years of hard work spinning and weaving that hunched their backs, wrinkled their faces and shortened their sight. Upon learning this the king decreed that his wife should never spin or weave again, despite her obvious skill, to maintain her beauty - letting her off the high expectations that had been set for her. In other tales it is the act of spinning itself that holds the wonder and magic. In the tale of the six swans a young girl is only able to lift a spell that is placed upon her brothers, turning them to swans, by silently spinning and sewing them shirts made of nettles. It is also unsurprising that many deities were associated with spinning and weaving, considering their importance. The Finnish Kalevala, compiled in the nineteenth century from oral folklore, contains a number of references to spinning and weaving, such as in the poem Rune 8 quoted at the start of this episode. In northern Europe sun and moon deities seemed to have a link to these crafts. The Sami goddess Beiwe, whose name derives from the regional word for the sun, was closely associated with spinning and flax and spinning wheels are left as offerings to her during major festivals. Similarly, in Baltc countries the sun goddess Saul is said to spin sunbeams and is represented by a spinning wheel. In this region spindles made from amber, known locally as sun stones, have been found in graves, further suggesting a link between the two, while in Finland the moon Goddess Kuutar spins and weaves golden yarn. Further south, in Ancient Greece, Ariadne, the granddaughter of the sun God Helios, was said to have spun the thread used by Theseus in the Minotaur's labyrinth, while Athena was so proud of her weaving she turned Arachne into a spider for challenging her skill.  Interestingly, I was not able to find any European gods of spinning or weaving, reinforcing the feminine link with these crafts. Spinning and weaving were so integral to society that they were both used as a metaphor or lens through which to understand the world. In Plato's republic he likens the axis of the universe as a spindle with the starry heavens as a whorl that spins round the centre. Telling stories, the means through which people communicate and explore ideas to understand the world, are also often referred to as ‘spinning yarns' possibly because women would tell each other tales when they got together to spin, a theme found in the fifteenth century collection of stories named the spinners tales, framed through the motif of ladies telling each other the stories as they spin, in a similar manner to the Canterbury Tales and the Decamaron. Stories, and lives are also sometimes seen as a tapestry, with the individual strands of a single life woven tightly together, influencing the pattern of the whole. In some mythologies the deities responsible for the fates of gods and humans are spinners and weavers. In Ancient Greece the three fates worked the fibre that shaped a person's life. Clotho spun the thread of life, Lachesis measured its length and, in some versions spun it into a tapestry, and their sister Atropos cut the thread to mark the end of life. In Norse mythology, the three Norns cared for and lived at the base of the world tree Yggdrasil, that connected the nine realms. Together they spun the threads of fate, determining who's life thread was cut short. In The First Lay of Helgi Hundingsbane, found in the Poetic Edda, the Norns visit Helgi Hundingsbane at his birth and wove the golden threads of the web of fate to determine the shape of his life. The Valkyries were also known for their weaving abilities. While these entities are often seen as warrior women due to their association with battles and their role of carrying the slaughtered to Folkvangr or Valhalla but this is not either primary role in early literature. Often they were portrayed as having a role not dissimilar to that of the Norns, watching over the battle, weaving the fates of those fighting. The epic Beowulf tells of the valkyires crafting the weavings of victory. The Skaldic poem Darraðarljóð, found in the eleventh century Njal's saga describes twelve valkyries weaving the fate of warriors in battle. This poem goes into quite gruesome detail saying. ‘Blood rains from the cloudy web, Of the broad loom of slaughter. The web of man, grey as armour, Is now being woven; the Valkries Will cross it with a crimson weft. The warp is made of human entrails, Human heads are used as heddle wights, The heddle rods are blood-wet spears, The shafts are iron bound and arrows are the shuttles, With swords we will weave this web of battle.' I find the conflicting attitudes to these skills, but particularly spinning, to be absolutely fascinating. Both were obviously important skills to ensure people remained clothed, and also as a means of gaining a source of income. Vast quantities of yarn and cloth were needed to meet the needs of society, yet rest days were enforced with such conviction that horrors were threatened to those who ignored them. Those who span and wove were considered to be industrious, virtuous and ideal wife material, yet the skill of spinning in particular was not particularly valued outside of this. Spinning was in some ways such a low status activity that the word spinster was used as a pejorative insult towards women who had passed the expected age of marriage without a husband, and yet was the primary skill held by the very deities that maintain life on earth and controlled the lives and fates of men. Thank you for listening to this episode of the History and Folklore podcast. I hope you enjoyed it and found it interesting. An extra thank you goes to my patreons Robin, DD Storyteller, the Fairy Folk Podcast, Louise, Ben, John and David. Patrons help pay towards the cost of running the podcast and are greatly appreciated. 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Join our Patreon or shop our merch! Links to both can be found at willingandfable.comThis week we are honoring house fairies, elves and all manner of creatures alike, by bringing you two of our favorite tutelary spirits.Tracey talks about the Domovoi and Rowan shares a tale of the Brownie.SourcesWikipediahttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tutelary_deityhttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Domovoyhttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Brownie_(folklore)https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Boggarthttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/HobgoblinDomovoi - the protective house spirithttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=63pbaxt9mjg&ab_channel=UTLiberalArtsTrans Siberian Cohttps://www.trans-siberian.co.uk/blog/the-domovoi/Ancient Originshttps://www.ancient-origins.net/myths-legends-europe/domovoi-0011129Thought Cohttps://www.thoughtco.com/domovoi-slavic-mythology-4776526Genies.fandomhttps://genies.fandom.com/wiki/DomovoiEncyclopedia Brittanicahttps://www.britannica.com/topic/brownie-English-folkloreKnowledge Nutshttps://knowledgenuts.com/2014/03/08/the-different-types-of-mythological-brownies/Owlcationhttps://owlcation.com/humanities/When-Brownies-Turn-BadAstonishing Legendshttps://www.astonishinglegends.com/astonishing-legends/2018/3/14/brownies-make-finicky-but-useful-roomates

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En la tradición de los pueblos eslavos, el Domovoi es la deidad del hogar, es un ente protector, y su función consiste en cuidar de la casa, la familia y los bienes de esta.Al Domovoi hay que honrarle de forma adecuada, dirigiéndose a él con respeto y haciéndole las ofrendas pertinentes, además de dejarle antes de ir a dormir un poco de la cena para que pueda comer antes de hacer sus labores. Si no se actúa así, el Domovoi comenzará a portarse mal, rompiendo cosas o despertando a la familia sin motivos.-----Terroríficos recuerden suscribirse-------Pueden enviarnos sus historias en nuestra comunidad en facebook o en el grupo privado. https://www.facebook.com/hablemosdeterror/ También pueden seguirnos en Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/terrorpodcast/

What superstitions do Russians believe in? Who is “Domovoi”? How to build good relationship with your Domovoi?

This week we discuss the Domovoi, the small, hairy, old man that might live under your stove and originates in Slavic folklore. He helps with chores, predicts the future, doesn’t like to be seen, and sometimes burns your house down! Good times! Note that we do have a lot of tangents this week, so, sorry about that…   Cocktail of the Week: The Domovoi. See here for the recipe: http://folkloreontherocks.com/show-notes-for-episode-8-the-domovoi   Promos are from Blood on the Rocks and Ignorance Was Bliss. Check out the WWI collaboration we are a part of, produced by Blood on the Rocks, released TODAY!   We are giving away FREE STICKERS! If you want some, leave us a (hopefully nice so Lindsay doesn’t cry) review on iTunes, take a screenshot, email that and your mailing address to mail@folkloreontherocks.com, and we will mail you some stickers for free! Also, once we hit 100 iTunes reviews, we'll release a bonus episode with a listener selected creature! If you have any personal stories about creatures, monsters, or cryptids (even if you don't know what it was), please email us at stories@folkloreontherocks.com so we can eventually do a listener episode (similar to this but more creature-based)! Visit us at folkloreontherocks.com for more in depth notes, links, and pictures.   Website: www.folkloreontherocks.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/folkloreontherocks/ or @folkloreontherocks Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/FolkloreOnTheRocks/ or @FolkloreontheRocks Twitter: https://twitter.com/FolkloreRocks or @FolkloreRocks Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/FolkloreOnTheRocks   Keywords: podcast, podcast, podcasting, folklore, cryptid, cryptids, creature, creatures, monster, monsters, cocktail, cocktails, whiskey, booze, alcohol, drink, education, ghost, scary, spooky, creepy, funny, comedy, streaming, audio, listen, lore, legends, mythology, culture, worldwide, world, interesting, learning

Domovoi! We review and discuss "The Bear and the Nightingale" by Katherine Arden.

Marcy tells Betsy about her haunted apartment with a Spanish speaking ghost.We hear a terrifying story about a Greek ghost or perhaps Monster when comedian Mano Agapion, from Bajillion Dollar Propertie$, joins us. We also learn about Domovoi and why we never see ghosts from the Dark Ages.Please send us your own true paranormal experiences in either a voice memo or e-mail to funnyfeelingpod@gmail.com.

Alexandra Oliver reads from her new book Let the Empire Down and talks with Pam and PC about parenting; defying empires of: ideas, geography and class; and the Domovoi, Russian house spirit.

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Serietidningar, Shadowrun, Doctor Who, Wolverine, Pacific Rim, Spanien – och mycket mycker mer. Ladda ner som mp3:a, prenumerera via iTunes, eller använd dig av vår RSS. Länkar från avsnittet: Domovoi av Peter Bergting: http://www.bergting.com/swedish-comics-and-how-not-to-get-published/ Den Döende Planeten av François Bourgeon, Claude Lacroix: http://www.epix.se/katalog/den-doende-planeten Shadowrun returns: http://harebrained-schemes.com/shadowrun/ The Nerdist: http://www.nerdist.com/