Churches, Death and Resurrection: The Yew in Folklore

Shadows have become associated with all things dark and dangerous. Is that fair?  And where on earth did the stories of the Shadow People come from? We'll look at superstitions and folklore involvin...

25 Jul 202020min

When you think of fairy tales, you'll often notice patterns in the numbers that appear. Think of the three bears, the seven dwarves, or seven-league boots.  But how and why are numbers so important i...

18 Jul 202020min

Reflections, or their lack, appear within horror tales and superstitions alike.  Beyond vampires, how are reflections important in western folklore? We'll look at the superstitions about love, luck,...

11 Jul 202020min

Mirrors are often linked with witches, like Snow White's Evil Queen. Used for scrying, or divination, and casting spells, mirrors hold pride of place among magical traditions. But how do they work?  ...

4 Jul 202020min

Witches in history often meet a sorry fate. The fates of witches like the Pendle Witches, the Witches of Warboys, and Isobel Gowdie are well known. But what about the witches of myth?  In this episo...

27 Jun 202020min

The summer solstice is often known as midsummer. But is it really an ancient pagan festival? In this episode of Fabulous Folklore, let's some of the ways that both the solstice and midsummer are cel...

20 Jun 202020min

Is necromancy really about raising the dead, or is it a form of artful divination?  In this episode of Fabulous Folklore, let's explore this strange practice that dates to ancient Egypt and Greece! W...

13 Jun 202021min

Pop culture lets witches speak cool or pithy charms. But what charms did actually witches use in reality?  In this episode of Fabulous Folklore, let's check the historical record to learn how to shap...

6 Jun 202016min