How are the Heinzelmännchen related to the Elves and the Shoemaker?
Most people have heard the story of the Elves & the Shoemaker, but what is the Heinzelmännchen variation associated with Cologne, Germany? In this episode of Fabulous Folklore, let's meet the elves, ...
30 Touko 202015min
Spinning in Folklore: Impossible Bets and Crafting With the Fates
There are many tales of spinning in folklore, often involving trickery or the creation of fate. In this episode of Fabulous Folklore, let's meet the Fates from ancient Greece, spinners from famous f...
23 Touko 202016min
Weaving in Mythology: Creating Fate and Fantastic Images
Many cultures have myths involving creator deities or legendary figures who weave fate into a tapestry of destiny. In this episode of Fabulous Folklore, let's meet the goddesses and makers from ancie...
16 Touko 202019min
Blacksmith Gods: Making Magical Items of Myth and Mayhem
Many cultures have myths involving blacksmith gods, or creatures that forge magical items for the gods. In this episode of Fabulous Folklore, let's meet the gods and makers from ancient Greece, the ...
9 Touko 202020min
Blacksmiths of Legend: Wicked Wizards of Metal and Flame
Blacksmiths have long been revered and feared thanks to their skills with fire and metal. In legend, saints and sinners play the role of smith. Let's find out more about the blacksmiths of legend in ...
2 Touko 202019min
Weather Lore: A Tale of Portents and Omens
Humans love knowing what lies in the future and predicting the weather is no different. But how does weather lore differ from the wacky world of superstitions? Let's find out more in this week's epi...
25 Huhti 202020min
Persephone: Goddess of Spring and Queen of the Dead
Most people know Persephone due to her abduction by the god Hades. But how does she balance her role as spring goddess and Queen of the Dead? Let's find out more in this week's episode of Fabulous F...
18 Huhti 202020min
Jack-in-the-Green and the Green Man: One and the Same?
You'll find the Jack-in-the-Green as part of May Day celebrations around England. But he's sometimes confused with or linked with the famous 'Green Man' found in English churches. Are these figure re...
11 Huhti 202023min
