Elf-Shot: Old English Medicine and Magical Remedies
People often believe Old English medicine would be primitive or superstitious. Yet one remedy found in a 9th century medical text can cure MRSA. What did people believe called illness in this era? How did their remedies work? Let's find out in this episode of Fabulous Folklore. See the images or get the blog post transcript here: https://www.icysedgwick.com/old-english-medicine/ Get your free guide to home protection folklore-style here: https://www.icysedgwick.com/fab-folklore Become a Patron for bonus content at https://www.patreon.com/bePatron?u=2380595 Enjoyed this episode? Buy Icy a coffee at: https://ko-fi.com/icysedgwick Tweet Icy at https://twitter.com/IcySedgwick Follow Icy on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/icysedgwick 'Like' Icy Sedgwick on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/miss.icy.sedgwick
8 Aug 202021min
Need healing? You Need Aesculapius, Roman God of Medicine
Aesculapius was the Roman God of Healing and Medicine (Asclepius in Greece). But who is he and why is he such a fascinating figure in the study of ancient Greece and Rome? And what does he have to do with Ophiuchus, the 'missing' 13th star sign? Let's meet him in this episode of Fabulous Folklore. See the images or get the blog post transcript here: https://www.icysedgwick.com/aesculapius/ Get your free guide to home protection folklore-style here: https://www.icysedgwick.com/fab-folklore Become a Patron for bonus content at https://www.patreon.com/bePatron?u=2380595 Enjoyed this episode? Buy Icy a coffee at: https://ko-fi.com/icysedgwick Tweet Icy at https://twitter.com/IcySedgwick Follow Icy on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/icysedgwick 'Like' Icy Sedgwick on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/miss.icy.sedgwick 9ghaaa9g
1 Aug 202014min
The Boy Who Lost His Shadow: Shadow People, Doubles, and Peter Pan
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 involving shadows in this episode of Fabulous Folklore. See the images or get the blog post transcript here: https://www.icysedgwick.com/shadows-in-folklore/ Get your free guide to home protection folklore-style here: https://www.icysedgwick.com/fab-folklore Become a Patron for bonus content at https://www.patreon.com/bePatron?u=2380595 Enjoyed this episode? Buy Icy a coffee at: https://ko-fi.com/icysedgwick 'Like' Icy Sedgwick on Facebook at http://facebook.com/miss.icy.sedgwick Tweet Icy at https://twitter.com/IcySedgwick Follow Icy on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/icysedgwick
25 Jul 202020min
Numbers in folklore: Why are 3, 7 and 9 important?
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 in folklore? We'll look at superstitions and stories involving the numbers 3, 7 and 9 in this episode of Fabulous Folklore. See the images or get the blog post transcript here: https://www.icysedgwick.com/numbers-in-folklore/ Get your free collection of my short stories here: http://www.icysedgwick.com/harbingers Become a Patron for bonus content at https://www.patreon.com/bePatron?u=2380595 Enjoyed this episode? Buy Icy a coffee at: https://ko-fi.com/icysedgwick Tweet Icy at https://twitter.com/IcySedgwick Follow Icy on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/icysedgwick
18 Jul 202020min
How are reflections important in western folklore?
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, and even the soul in this episode of Fabulous Folklore. See the images or get the blog post transcript here: https://www.icysedgwick.com/reflections/ Get your guide to home protection using folklore here: https://www.icysedgwick.com/fab-folklore/ Become a Patron for bonus episodes at https://www.patreon.com/bePatron?u=2380595 Enjoyed this episode? Buy Icy a coffee at: https://ko-fi.com/icysedgwick Tweet Icy at https://twitter.com/IcySedgwick Follow Icy on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/icysedgwick
11 Jul 202020min
Spells & Scrying: Mirrors in Magic, Mythology & Folklore
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? We'll look at the folklore, superstitions and mythology surrounding mirrors in this episode of Fabulous Folklore. See the images or get the blog post transcript here: https://www.icysedgwick.com/mirrors-spells/ Vote for Fabulous Folklore in the British Podcast Awards here: https://www.britishpodcastawards.com/vote Just enter 'Fabulous Folklore' in the search bar and click vote! Get your guide to home protection using folklore here: https://www.icysedgwick.com/fab-folklore/ Become a Patron for bonus content at https://www.patreon.com/bePatron?u=2380595 Enjoyed this episode? Buy Icy a coffee at: https://ko-fi.com/icysedgwick Tweet Icy at https://twitter.com/IcySedgwick Follow Icy on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/icysedgwick
4 Jul 202020min
Meet 3 Famous Witches of Legend: Befana, Baba Yaba & Circe
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 episode of Fabulous Folklore, let's meet three famous witches of legend: Befana, Baba Yaba & Circe. See the images or get the blog post transcript here: https://www.icysedgwick.com/3-famous-witches-of-legend/ Vote for Fabulous Folklore in the British Podcast Awards here: https://www.britishpodcastawards.com/vote Just enter 'Fabulous Folklore' in the search bar and click vote! Get your guide to home protection using folklore here: https://www.icysedgwick.com/fab-folklore/ Become a Patron for bonus content at https://www.patreon.com/bePatron?u=2380595 Enjoyed this episode? Buy Icy a coffee at: https://ko-fi.com/icysedgwick Tweet Icy at https://twitter.com/IcySedgwick Follow Icy on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/icysedgwick
27 Jun 202020min
The Summer Solstice: Myths and Madness of Midsummer
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 celebrated! We'll also check out what its significance is... To see the images on the blog posts, click here: https://www.icysedgwick.com/summer-solstice/ Check out the livestreamed solstice sunrise: https://www.facebook.com/englishheritage/posts/10157582980540748 Jess Carlson's ways to honour the solstice: https://jesscarlson.com/simple-summer-solstice/ Become a Patron for bonus content at https://www.patreon.com/bePatron?u=2380595 Enjoyed this episode? Buy Icy a coffee at: https://ko-fi.com/icysedgwick Tweet Icy at https://twitter.com/IcySedgwick Follow Icy on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/icysedgwick
20 Jun 202020min
