Meet Vulcan, Roman God of Fire, Volcanoes and Blacksmiths

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 Juni 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! We'll also check out how it worked in the medieval period - and how it works now... See the images on the blog post here: https://www.icysedgwick.com/necromancy/ Check out The Necromancer's Apprentice: https://www.icysedgwick.com/book/the-necromancers-apprentice/ The work of Althaea Sebastiani: https://www.ladyalthaea.com/ 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

13 Juni 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 shapeshift into animals, steal milk, protect lives, and protect against witchcraft (I know, the irony)! See the images on the blog post here:  https://www.icysedgwick.com/witches-charms/ Get your guide to protecting your home with folklore here: https://www.icysedgwick.com/fab-folklore Ways to Support #BlackLivesMatter: https://blacklivesmatters.carrd.co/ 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

6 Juni 202016min

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, hobgoblins, gnomes and dwarfs that help shoemakers (and other tradesmen) and their strange terms of work! See the images on the blog post here:  http://www.icysedgwick.com/heinzelmannchen/ Get your guide to protecting your home with folklore here: http://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

30 Maj 202015min

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 fairy tales, and the spinster herself! See the images on the blog post here:  http://www.icysedgwick.com/spinning-in-folklore/ Check out my short story inspired by the Greek Fates: http://www.icysedgwick.com/fridayflash-weaving/ Get your guide to protecting your home with folklore here: http://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

23 Maj 202016min

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 ancient Greece, the Norse legends, and Victorian literature! See the images on the blog post here:  http://www.icysedgwick.com/weaving-in-mythology/ Check out the review of Tudor Folk Tales: http://www.icysedgwick.com/tudor-folk-tales/ Get your guide to protecting your home with folklore here: http://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

16 Maj 202019min

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 Norse legends, and Irish mythology! See the images on the blog post here: http://www.icysedgwick.com/blacksmith-gods/ Check out the previous episode on blacksmiths in folklore: http://www.icysedgwick.com/blacksmiths-folklore/ Get your guide to protecting your home with folklore here: http://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

9 Maj 202020min

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 this week's episode of Fabulous Folklore!  See the images on the blog post here: http://www.icysedgwick.com/blacksmiths-folklore/ Get your guide to protecting your home with folklore here: http://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

2 Maj 202019min