What 4 weird things you might find at an English crossroads?
Crossroads appear in folklore and myths all over the world. What 4 weird things might you encounter if you ventured down to an English crossroads at dusk? See the blog post at http://www.icysedgwick.com/3-weird-things-at-crossroads Tweet Icy at https://twitter.com/IcySedgwick Become a member of the Fabulous Folklore Family at https://www.patreon.com/bePatron?u=2380595
16 Nov 201916min
Are the Simonside dwarfs like the miners of Middle Earth?
The Simonside Dwarfs live in the hills near Rothbury. They lurk in the darkness, ready to lure unwitting travellers to their doom. Let's go and meet them... See the images at http://www.icysedgwick.com/simonside-dwarfs/ Tweet Icy at https://twitter.com/IcySedgwick Support the show on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/bePatron?u=2380595 Or buy Icy a coffee: https://ko-fi.com/icysedgwick
9 Nov 201916min
Dartmoor: Home of Hairy Hands, Spectral Dogs, and the Watching Place
Dartmoor conjures images of wild, untamed beauty. But amid the forbidding landscape hide spectral dogs, hairy hands, and weird places with names like the Watching Place. Learn more in this week's episode! Find the images at the blog post: http://www.icysedgwick.com/dartmoor-legends/ Become a member of the Fabulous Folklore Family: https://www.patreon.com/bePatron?u=2380595 Tweet Icy at: https://twitter.com/IcySedgwick Follow the Fabulous Folklore hashtag on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/explore/tags/fabulousfolklorepodcast/
2 Nov 201917min
Halloween spells for Protection, Romance & Loved Ones
October 31 is a time of spookiness and chills. But it's also a powerful time of magic and fortune telling. In this episode, find out about some simple Halloween spells and divination you can try on the big day! See the blog post and images at http://www.icysedgwick.com/halloween-spells-for-protection-romance-loved-ones/ Support the show on Patreon and get exclusive bonuses: https://www.patreon.com/IcySedgwick Tweet Icy at https://twitter.com/IcySedgwick Check out Icy's dark fantasy Magic & Mayhem series: http://www.icysedgwick.com/book-series/magic-and-mayhem/
26 Okt 201915min
Why do we use the jack o' lantern at Halloween?
The Jack o' Lantern, like trick or treating and fancy dress, is synonymous with Halloween. But why do we use them, and where does the custom come from? Find out in this episode! See the images at the accompanying blog post here: http://www.icysedgwick.com/jack-o-lantern/ Get exclusive content by becoming a patron here: https://patreon.com/bePatron?u=2380595 Follow the podcast on Instagram at: https://www.instagram.com/explore/tags/fabulousfolklorepodcast/ Tweet Icy at: https://twitter.com/IcySedgwick
19 Okt 201912min
The Broomstick In Folklore: The Witch's Ideal Transport
We've all seen images of witches astride a broomstick, zooming through the night sky. But where does the image come from, and what other folklore exists about broomsticks? Listen to hear more folklore about this strange mode of transport! See the images at the accompanying blog post here: http://www.icysedgwick.com/broomstick/ Get exclusive content by becoming a patron here: https://www.patreon.com/bePatron?u=2380595 Tweet Icy at: https://twitter.com/IcySedgwick
12 Okt 201914min
Book Review 02 - The Magpie & The Wardrobe and A Treasure of British Folklore
Here's this month's book review episode! Check out A Treasury of British Folklore by Dee Dee Chainey: http://www.icysedgwick.com/treasury-of-british-folklore/ And The Magpie & The Wardrobe: http://www.icysedgwick.com/magpie-wardrobe-curiosity/
10 Okt 20199min
Why do so many people fear the number 13?
Some people fear the number 13 so much they take the day off work! So why is it such a reviled number? Where did that association come from? Find out in this week's episode of Fabulous Folklore! Find the post here: http://www.icysedgwick.com/number-13/ Check out my folklore photos on Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/explore/tags/fabulousfolklorepodcast/ Tweet me at: https://twitter.com/IcySedgwick Get exclusive content through Patreon at: https://www.patreon.com/bePatron?u=2380595
5 Okt 201914min
