Butterflies in Folklore: Love, Death and the Soul

Butterflies in Folklore: Love, Death and the Soul

Butterflies aren't just a harbinger of summer. They also bring romance - and death. In this episode, learn more about their symbolism and superstitions.

Check out the accompanying blog post for images and to leave comments at http://www.icysedgwick.com/butterflies-folklore/

Read the butterfly myth from Irish legend at https://aliisaacstoryteller.com/2014/07/24/dealan-de-the-butterfly-in-irish-mythology/

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Who are the Rothley fairies and what happens if you cross them?

Who are the Rothley fairies and what happens if you cross them?

Northumberland features many tales of the fey folk - and the Rothley fairies appear in not one but two stories! But what exactly happens if you cross them? This episode looks at exactly that - and off...

8 Kesä 201913min

What happened when a midwife met the fairies in Northumberland?

What happened when a midwife met the fairies in Northumberland?

Fairies are actually tricksters, not the sweet cherubs of Disney. So what happened when a midwife in Northumberland was hired to deliver a fairy baby? Check out the accompanying blog post at http://w...

1 Kesä 201913min

Beetles Folklore: Scarabs, Stags, and the Deathwatch

Beetles Folklore: Scarabs, Stags, and the Deathwatch

With thousands of species of beetle on Earth, what folklore surrounds them? Learn about scarabs, stag beetles, and the Deathwatch beetle in this week's episode. See the post at http://www.icysedgwick...

25 Touko 201914min

Ladybird Folklore: Good Fortune and Nursery Rhymes

Ladybird Folklore: Good Fortune and Nursery Rhymes

Symbol of good luck and modern-day pest control, the ladybird appears throughout the folklore of many cultures. In this episode, we're going to explore where ladybirds got their name, what it means if...

18 Touko 201913min

The Dragonfly in Folklore: Good Luck Symbol & Weigher of Souls

The Dragonfly in Folklore: Good Luck Symbol & Weigher of Souls

The dragonfly is at once a symbol of prosperity and good luck in Asia, and also an evil omen in Europe. In this episode, learn more of the regional differences in dragonfly folklore. Check out the im...

11 Touko 201913min

Why Are Bees Considered Such Good Luck In Folklore?

Why Are Bees Considered Such Good Luck In Folklore?

Bees hold an important place in folklore, representing a range of positive associations. But why are they considered symbols of good luck? Find out in this week's episode. Read the post and follow th...

4 Touko 201913min

Brân the Blessed: The Talking Head to Protect Britain

Brân the Blessed: The Talking Head to Protect Britain

Brân the Blessed was believed to have gifted his head to protect Britain from invasion. Some believe it still lies beneath the Tower of London. We're looking at his story this week as a form of 'King ...

20 Huhti 201910min

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