Folklore of Ornamental Birds: From Holy Birds to Death Omens

Northumberland features many tales of the fey folk - and the Rothley fairies appear in not one but two stories! But what exactly happens if you cross them? This episode looks at exactly that - and offers some advice for how to handle the situation should you find yourself in a similar one... Find more information on the blog at http://www.icysedgwick.com/rothley-fairies/ Become a member of the Fabulous Folklore Family at: https://www.patreon.com/IcySedgwick Buy Icy a coffee at: https://ko-fi.com/icysedgwick

8 Juni 201913min

Fairies are actually tricksters, not the sweet cherubs of Disney. So what happened when a midwife in Northumberland was hired to deliver a fairy baby? Check out the accompanying blog post at http://www.icysedgwick.com/fairies Become a member of the Fabulous Folklore Family at: https://www.patreon.com/IcySedgwick Buy Icy a coffee at: https://ko-fi.com/icysedgwick

1 Juni 201913min

With thousands of species of beetle on Earth, what folklore surrounds them? Learn about scarabs, stag beetles, and the Deathwatch beetle in this week's episode. See the post at http://www.icysedgwick.com/beetles-folklore/ Become a Patron for $1 a month at https://www.patreon.com/bePatron?u=2380595 Buy Icy a coffee at: https://ko-fi.com/icysedgwick

25 Maj 201914min

Symbol of good luck and modern-day pest control, the ladybird appears throughout the folklore of many cultures. In this episode, we're going to explore where ladybirds got their name, what it means if a ladybird lands on you, and why there's a slightly creepy nursery rhyme about them. Check out the post at http://www.icysedgwick.com/ladybird-folklore/ Contact Icy on Twitter at https://twitter.com/IcySedgwick Become a Patron for $1 a month at https://www.patreon.com/bePatron?u=2380595 Buy Icy a coffee at: https://ko-fi.com/icysedgwick

18 Maj 201913min

The dragonfly is at once a symbol of prosperity and good luck in Asia, and also an evil omen in Europe. In this episode, learn more of the regional differences in dragonfly folklore. Check out the images on the accompanying blog post at http://www.icysedgwick.com/dragonfly-folklore Become a Patron on Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/bePatron?u=2380595 Buy Icy a coffee at: https://ko-fi.com/icysedgwick

11 Maj 201913min

Bees hold an important place in folklore, representing a range of positive associations. But why are they considered symbols of good luck? Find out in this week's episode. Read the post and follow the links at http://www.icysedgwick.com/bees-folklore/ Friends of the Earth - Help the Bees at https://friendsoftheearth.uk/bees/bee-cause-what-you-can-do Become a Patron for $1 a month at https://www.patreon.com/bePatron?u=2380595 Buy Icy a coffee at: https://ko-fi.com/icysedgwick

4 Maj 201913min

Butterflies aren't just a harbinger of summer. They also bring romance - and death. In this episode, learn more about their symbolism and superstitions. Check out the accompanying blog post for images and to leave comments at http://www.icysedgwick.com/butterflies-folklore/ Read the butterfly myth from Irish legend at https://aliisaacstoryteller.com/2014/07/24/dealan-de-the-butterfly-in-irish-mythology/ And support this podcast on Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/bePatron?u=2380595

27 Apr 201914min

Brân the Blessed was believed to have gifted his head to protect Britain from invasion. Some believe it still lies beneath the Tower of London. We're looking at his story this week as a form of 'King in the mountain'. See the images and leave a comment at http://www.icysedgwick.com/bran-the-blessed/ You can also read about the severed head in folklore here - http://www.icysedgwick.com/severed-head/ Become a Patron for $1 a month at https://www.patreon.com/bePatron?u=2380595 Buy Icy a coffee at: https://ko-fi.com/icysedgwick

20 Apr 201910min