Episode 3 - The origins of myths, legends and folklore

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This year English Heritage is celebrating the myths, legends and folklore connected to our properties, but where did these stories originate and how do they become rooted in the history of places? We interview leading expert Professor Ronald Hutton to discover the key elements of a really good myth, legend or folktale, how these stories endure and why there has recently been a resurgence of mythology in popular culture. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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