Autumn Superstitions: Conkers, Roses, and Falling Leaves
The 'season of mists and mellow fruitfulness' is upon us again! It's a time of harvest, and watching the natural world prepare for sleep. In days gone by, autumn was also a time to prepare for the h...
3 Loka 202017min
Why did these 3 hybrid mythical beasts fall out of fashion?
Not all mythological creatures are as popular as the unicorn or dragon. Some of the more strange hybrid mythical beasts, like the manticore, Chimera, and cockatrice, have faded from art and literatu...
26 Syys 202020min
Unicorns: The Myths & Legends Behind the Glitter & Rainbows
Unicorns might be more popular as children's decorations, or even as 'themes' in makeup collections for adults. But how do these gentle creatures appear in legend? Where did they come from and what d...
19 Syys 202018min
Dragons in Folklore: The Lambton Worm and the Laidly Worm
There are tales of dragons in folklore all over the world. But how do the worm tales of northern England differ from traditional dragon legends? Let's learn more about the Lambton Worm of County Durh...
12 Syys 202021min
Folk-a-pa-lore-za Part 2 of 2!
Welcome to Part 2 of this special edition of Fabulous Folklore - the 2020 Folk-a-pa-lore-za! In August, 12 folklore podcasts from the UK, US, and Australia (including Fabulous Folklore) met up on Zoo...
7 Syys 202032min
Griffins of Legend: A Tale of Fossils, Guardians, and Heraldry
Griffins are popular symbols in art and heraldry. They're also common statues outside banks and stately homes. But what legends are associated with these mythical beasts? Let's find out in this epi...
5 Syys 202018min
Folk-a-pa-lore-za Part 1 of 2
Welcome to this special edition of Fabulous Folklore - the 2020 Folk-a-pa-lore-za! In August, 12 folklore podcasts from the UK, US, and Australia (including Fabulous Folklore) met up on Zoom to put f...
31 Elo 20201h 19min
Sleep Folklore: Demons, Poppies, and Saving Your Soul
Sleep is a mysterious process, yet it's also when we're most vulnerable. For centuries, people have developed ways to protect themselves, get a good night's sleep, and even keep others awake. How d...
29 Elo 202019min
