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Toxic plants often still possess magical properties, although extreme caution is required.  Learn some of the folklore of larkspur, periwinkle and wormwood in this week's episode of Fabulous Folklore...

17 Apr 202114min

Common garden flowers can be just as exciting as their showy toxic counterparts.  Learn some of the folklore of bluebells, daffodils and hydrangeas in this week's episode of Fabulous Folklore! 2:23 ...

10 Apr 202115min

The folklore of flowers is a huge topic, but it's often among the poisonous plants that we find the most interesting stories. This episode focuses on the folklore and magical properties of Deadly Nigh...

3 Apr 202116min

Waterfalls attract tourists and photographers alike. What tales lurk beneath their waters?  Learn some of their origin tales and associated legends in this week's episode of Fabulous Folklore! Find ...

27 Mar 202120min

Pools and lakes hold many secrets beneath their dark, quiet surface. Dark spirits, the restless dead, and even mermaids are among the dangers to avoid! Learn more of these tales in this week's episo...

20 Mar 202117min

What strange spirits or superstitions lurk in the depths of river folklore? Why do so many rivers have legends of patron gods and goddesses? Find out about Peg Powler and her watery kind in this week'...

13 Mar 202118min

Kelpies are water horses in Scottish folklore. Their appearances aren't at all welcome, given their tendency to drag would-be riders to a watery grave. Find out what made them so fearsome in this week...

6 Mar 202116min

Money folklore covers the ways people try to use coins to bring luck, offer protection, or even bind a deal. Find out about the way people have used money to make wishes or attract more of it in thi...

27 Feb 202117min