Who are the Rothley fairies and what happens if you cross them?

You've probably heard about the banshee, announcing deaths with her keening cry. But what of the 'washerwoman of the ford', the Bean Nighe? She haunts rivers and pools in Scotland and Ireland. But wh...

10 Okt 202016min

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 Okt 202017min

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 Sep 202020min

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 Sep 202018min

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 Sep 202021min

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 Sep 202032min

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 Sep 202018min

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 Aug 20201h 19min