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The Folklore Forum
by Natalie Guttormsson
Your place for discussing, dissecting, and retelling folktales. On the show, we’ll cover popular folk and fairy tales, biographies of important figures, historical overviews, as well as conversations with readers, writers, scholars, and everyone in between.
Episodes
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In the Company of Elves - Part 3
Hello, welcome to the Folklore Forum, your place to explore the world of folk and fairy tales. This week, I’m sharing the final part—Chapter 3—from my latest short story, In the Company of Elves—the origin story of my two favourite Seelie (or Elf) characters, Agnur & Ulfur. If you haven’t…
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In the Company of Elves - Part 2
Hello, welcome to the Folklore Forum, your place to explore the world of folk and fairy tales. This week, I’m sharing Chapter 2 from my latest short story, In the Company of Elves—the origin story of my two favourite Seelie (or Elf) characters, Agnur & Ulfur. If you haven’t listened to Chapter 1,...
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In the Company of Elves - Part 1
In this episode, I have a treat for you listeners. I’m turning my latest short story, In the Company of Elves, into an audiobook, and over the next three episodes, I’ll be sharing one chapter of the recording with you at a time. This episode includes Chapter One, Part One, of In the Company of...
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Why We Love Talking About Elves
Why is it that we love talking about elves, huldufolk, and fairies? Why do we have so much passion about these stories and is it unique to one culture? Find out in this episode of the Folklore forum *NEW SHORT STORY* In the Company of Elves by Natalie Guttormsson In the wake of the Ragnarok...
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A Beginner's Guide to Elves
This is the elf episode. Many countries around the world have folklore that includes elf-like beings. In this episode, we examine the etymology of the word "elf" and the synonyms: alfar, seelie/unseelie, wights, and fair folk along with some modern tolk tales. --- Saturday Stories Start your...
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A Beginner's Guide to Iceland's Huldufólk
Natalie takes you on a beginner's tour of Iceland's beloved folklore beings, the Hidden People or Huldufólk. Where are they from? What do they look like? Are they friendly or deadly? And, do Icelanders really believe in them? Natalie is answering all those questions and more! -- Do you want more...
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An Origin of Elves
Folktales have many overlaps from culture to culture. So do the origins of creatures in folklore. This mini episode is one such tale that explains the origin of huldufolk, elves, fairies, and more magical creatures!
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Intro to Season 2: The Fair, The Hidden and The Unusual
Season 2 is called: “The Fair, The Hidden, and The Unusual.” I chose this title deliberately because while different regions of the world use different languages to name and describe beings in folklore, when you get down to the basic details, the stories of these beings are nearly identical.…
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The Epiphany in Iceland (Þrettándinn or The Thirteenth Day)
The way the Icelanders commemorate the Epiphany, or as they prefer to call it, The Thirteenth Day, is completely bonkers and radically different from most of Europe. On this day, the King and Queen of the elves may visit your community bonfire, cows talk in rhyming couplets that will turn any…
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*BONUS EPISODE* The Deacon of Dark River told by Natalie Guttormsson
The Deacon of Dark River: A Haunted Winter Tale by Natalie Guttormsson Not even death can prevent the Deacon of Dark River from fulfilling his Christmas promise. Listen to Natalie read her retelling of the classic Icelandic folktale, Djákninn á Myrká, in this bonus Christmas episode of the…
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Icelandic Christmas Folktales: The Deacon of Myrká & Christmas Eve with the Huldafolk (elves)
Wintertime, especially around Christmas, gets cold and dark in the North of Iceland. Making it the perfect time for hauntings and ... supernatural murder? Folklorist, librarian, and teacher, Þórdís Edda Guðjónsdóttir joins Natalie Guttormsson to discuss two dark Christmas folktales from Iceland…
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The Icelandic Yule Lads: Everything You Wanted to Know About the Jólasveinar and More!
Icelandic folklorist, librarian, and teacher, Þórdís Edda Guðjónsdóttir discusses the Icelandic Yule Lads with Natalie starting with their origins in old Icelandic folklore, their terrifying reputation hundreds of years ago, and their transformation into happy, jolly, generous creatures we know...
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Fast & Fun Folklore: 5 Folklore Books for Kids
5 Folklore Books for Kids 1. Charlie Cook's Favourite Book by Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler 2. Once Upon a Slime by Andy Maxwell and Samantha Cotterill 3. The Jolly Christmas Postman by Janet and Allen Ahlberg 4. The 13 Yule Lads of Iceland by Brian Pilkington 5. Little Santa by Jon Agee --...
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Brownies - Folklore and Girl Guides
Why are the Brownies of Canada changing their name? What even are brownies? And how is this story connected to Folklore? Natalie is sharing her personal memories of being in brownies as a child, her confusion over what the name meant back then, and her excitement of where this organization is...
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6 Favourite Folk and Fairy Tale Movies
I’m sharing 6 of my favourite shows based on folk and fairy tales, in no particular order. All of them are family-friendly, so if you’re looking for ideas for the kids or grandkids on the weekends or during snow days, these might be right for you! Once Upon a Time Ash Lad and the Hall of the...
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10 Haunted Places in Alberta
Do you like stories of haunted things? Be it places, buildings, or people? I think there must be a spectrum that starts at murder mysteries and ends at full on slasher/gore/horror. I prefer the tame end of the spectrum. But, in honour of the Halloween season, I’ve sifted through some truly...
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Runaway Food Edition (The Gingerbread Man, The Wee Bannock, The Pancake)
I'm introducing the first edition of a new recurring series I like to call the Folktale Remixes. This is where we take a folk or fairy tale, and discuss a revised version or create a new one in the process. Since frost is on the ground, I thought it would be perfect timing to look ahead to the...
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The Princess - Movie Review
A hero single-handily fights their way through a tower filled with terrorizing invaders to save their family and friends from an evil villain. If you didn't know any better, you might think that I'm about to discuss Die Hard, starring Bruce Willis. But if you read the title of this episode, you...
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Nat chats with... Þórdís Edda Guðjónsdóttir
Nat chats with Icelandic folklorist Þórdís Edda Guðjónsdóttir about Icelandic folklore .
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7 Questions to Understand Folk & Fairy Tales Better
Here are 7 Fundamental Questions to Ask When Reading Folk & Fairy tales. These questions will help you connect deeper with the material, understand the context of the story, and decide whether to take it for enjoyment or move on to something that resonates with you more. Stories aren't created in…
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The Un-Named Crew: Rumpelstiltskin, Tom Tit Tat, Gilitrutt, Whuppity Stoorie
What should desperate women in folktales be wary of? The supernatural helper! Natalie is exploring the tales of Rumpelstiltskin, Tom Tit Tat, Gilitrutt, and Whuppity Stoorie. What are the common themes? What impossible task is up for grabs? And why are the monarchs so vile? All that and more in...
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Nat chats with... Danielle Mohr about The Little Mermaid
Natalie chats with Danielle Mohr (author of Drift, founder of Fine Point Writing & Editing) about Hans Christian Andersen’s classic fairy tale, The Little Mermaid. Read more about Danielle Mohr and her sci-fi novel, Drift, over on her website. Do you want more folklore in your life? Head on over…
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Hans Christian Andersen
Who was Hans Christian Andersen, what was he like, and how was he connected to the Danish royal family? Find out in this episode + hear an exclusive story from Icelandic lore that intertwines with Hans's life and is personally connected to podcast host, Natalie Guttormsson. The two articles...
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What Is Folklore? + 9 Book Recommendations
What is folklore? Why does it matter? And is it still relevant today? We answer these questions + give 9 book recommendations to refresh your memory with folk and fairy tales. Full show notes at: https://www.folkloreforum.org/post/__102 New Short Story Available: Can a clumsy farm boy and a...
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The Story That Started It All: Hidden People, Fairies, Djinn, and the Folklore Forum
In this first episode, I’m sharing with you the Story that Started It All. Not only is it the origin story of Iceland’s Hidden People, or Húldufolk, but it's also the story that sparked the idea for this podcast and the Folklore Forum Platform. If you’re ready to escape into the realm of folklore...
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Introducing The Folkore Forum
Hello and welcome to the Folklore Forum your place for discussing, dissecting, and retelling folktales. My name is Natalie and I’m a writer, poet, mother, lover of folklore, and I’m so excited to bring you this podcast! On the show, we’ll cover popular folk and fairy tales, biographies of…
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
Your place for discussing, dissecting, and retelling folktales. On the show, we’ll cover popular folk and fairy tales, biographies of important figures, historical overviews, as well as conversations with readers, writers, scholars, and everyone in between.
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Natalie Guttormsson
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Your place for discussing, dissecting, and retelling folktales. On the show, we’ll cover popular folk and fairy tales, biographies of important figures, historical overviews, as well as conversations with readers, writers, scholars, and everyone in between.
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