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Fabulous Folklore with Icy — 462 episodes

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Sticking to the Faery Rules with Charlie Creed

2

Moon Folklore: The Monthly Phases and their Superstitions

3

The Aurora Borealis: The Beautiful Northern Lights in Folklore and Myth

4

Folklore of Poison Hemlock: The Poison that killed Socrates

5

The Folklore of Deadly Nightshade: Devils, Witches, and Murder

6

Aconite Folklore: From the Underworld to the Poisoner's Cabinet

7

Folklore of Foxgloves: Witches' Thimbles and Dead Men's Bells

8

Cuckoo Pint or Lords-and-Ladies: The Folklore of Arum Maculatum

9

Roma Lister: Witch, Medium, and Influence on Aradia with Dr A.D. Manns

10

A Surprising 1485 Witch Trial with Marion Gibson

11

Jim Henson and the Fairy Tale Film with Dr Andrea Wright

12

Ann Morgan: A 19th Century Shropshire Witch with Amy Boucher

13

Salem Witch Trials with Josh Hutchinson and Sarah Jack

14

Maud Grieve: A Herbalist in War Time

15

Nicholas Culpeper: Apothecary to the Masses

16

Ritual Building Protection with Wayne Perkins

17

William Turner: Meet the Father of British Botany

18

Elizabeth Blackwell: Pioneering Herbalist and Botanical Illustrator

19

Folklore and Storytelling: A Narrative Match Made in Heaven

20

Revenants on the Redway with Dr Steph Lay

21

Folklore and Cinema: The Trick Films of Georges Méliès

22

The Folklore of Stringed Musical Instruments: The Viola, Irish Harp, Violin, and Guitar

23

Theatre Superstitions: Whistling, the Ghost Light, and Macbeth

24

Cursed Artworks: Three Haunted Paintings and their Superstitions

25

Divination Using Clouds, Flames, Ashes, and Dreams

26

Random Chance Divination: Casting Lots and Throwing Dice

27

Pendulum Dowsing: From the Sieve and Shears to Looking for Love

28

The Scottish Fairy Courts with Morgan Daimler

29

Dowsing for Treasure and Criminals: Extra Uses for Divining Rods

30

Walnut Trees in Folklore: Evil Shade and Helpful Remedies

31

Poplar Trees: Folk Belief, Remedies, and the Arbor Tree

32

Polish Folk Magic with Joanna Tarnawska

33

Yew Trees: Death, Churchyards, and Helpful Tools

34

The London Plane: A Tree Suited to City Life

35

Childhood Games: Classics, Crazes and the Occult in the Playground

36

Dolls and Doll Magick with Najah Lightfoot

37

Children's Beliefs: Superstitions, Luck, and the Brenin Lwyd

38

Urban Legends among Children: Clowns, Insects, and Ice Shards

39

Trolls as Toys and Figures from Folklore

40

Ralph Hedley: Painter of North East Scenes and the Working Class

41

Explore 3 strange legends of the Newcastle Castle

42

Meet Joe Wilson: The 19th-Century Bard of Tyneside

43

The Blaydon Races: The Story Behind the Tyneside Anthem and Sporting Event

44

Newcastle Disasters: Fire, Flood, and Plague

45

New Year Folklore and Traditions with Eerie Essex

46

The Christmas Ghost Story Tradition with Dr Kate Cherrell

47

A Portmanteau Ghost Story for Christmas

48

Festive Folklore and Traditions with The Faerie Folk and Celtic Myths & Legends

49

Myths of the Stars and Planets with Suki Ferguson

50

Festive Folklore & Christmas Carols with Loremen

51

Legends of New York's Islands: Buried Treasure and Typhoid Mary

52

Menorca Legends: Lost Cities, Giants, and the Cyclops

53

Anglesey Folklore: Witches, Ghosts, and Ancient Druids

54

Legends of Drake's Island: Tunnels, Ghosts, and a White Lady

55

Listener Supernatural Experiences Part 4

56

How do we understand the reputation of the Amityville Horror House?

57

Just how bad were the prisons at the Doge's Palace?

58

British Folklore from Past to Present with Owen Davies and Ceri Houlbrook

59

Newgate Prison: Novels, Escapees, and Dreadful Conditions

60

How did popular culture add to Bedlam's fearsome reputation?

61

Foxes in Folk Tales: From Aesop to Reynard

62

Monsters and Strange Creatures with Natalie Lawrence

63

Hedgehogs in Folklore: Witches, Familiars, and Milk Thieves

64

Moles in Folklore: Folk Remedies and Weather Omens

65

Otters in Folklore: Brave Helpers or Fearsome Monsters

66

Creepy Listener Stories of Space and Place

67

The Screaming Skulls: Guardian Spirits or Poltergeists-in-Waiting?

68

Storytelling and Making Folklore Accessible with Three Ravens

69

How does 'Poltergeist' draw on actual poltergeist accounts?

70

The Power and Allure of Poisonous Plants with S.A. Lawless

71

The Wesley Poltergeist and the Bishopwearmouth Poltergeist Go Head-to-Head

72

Poltergeists: Noisy Ghosts or Household Spirits?

73

White Ladies, Ghost Nuns & Spectral Children in Haunted Madrid

74

Murder Ballads and Dark Folk Music with Katy Horan

75

The Venetian Legend of the Carvings of Castello

76

Dublin Ghost Stories of Phantom Dogs and Mysterious Figures

77

Folk Traditions and Strange Sights in Florence

78

Witches in Devon and Witchcraft Trials in Theatre with Tracey Norman

79

The Newcastle Witch Trials and Northern Cunning Men with Dave Silk

80

Margery Jourdemayne and the Coggeshall Witch with Deborah Hyde

81

Witches in History and Superstition with Willow Winsham

82

Cunning Folk and Practical Magic with Dr Tabitha Stanmore

83

Finding the Lort Burn, One of Newcastle's Buried Rivers

84

Ghosts, Lantern Men, and Treasure in the Norfolk Broads

85

Geomany & Practical Divination with Dr Alex Cummins

86

Haunted Canals of England, Scotland & Wales

87

Healing Springs and Wells at Glastonbury, Carrawburgh and Lourdes

88

Following the route of the Walbrook, one of London's lost rivers

89

Church Curiosities: Finding Folklore in Carvings and Statues

90

Telling and Preserving Ghost Stories with W.J. Gilbert

91

Holy Cross Church and the Witches of Wallsend

92

The Tale of Enon Chapel: London's Most Notorious Burial Site

93

The Folklore of Lychgates and Popular Burial Monuments

94

Folklore and Church Names: Preserving Local History

95

Origins of Sports Team Names: Preserving Folklore and History

96

Cader Idris Lore and Writing Folklore with Victoria Male

97

The Folklore of British Pub Names Linked to Local History

98

Strange Street Names: From The Philog to Dog Leap Stairs

99

From Coven to Hot Coffee: The Folklore of Place Names Part 2

100

Goats in Folklore: From the Farmyard Doctor to the Devil

101

Race and the European Fairy Tale with Prof Kimberly Lau

102

Pigs in Folklore: From Piggy Banks to Spectral Sows

103

Cows in Folklore: From Fairy Cattle to Spectral Calves

104

Sheep in Folklore: From Medical Remedies to Good Luck Charms

105

Sámi Myths and Legends with Niina Niskanen

106

Mourning Folklore: From Giving Rings to Wearing Black

107

The Green Children of Woolpit: Fairies, Aliens, or Something Else?

108

The Folklore of Dowsing, aka Water Witching

109

The Geordie Dialect: Its History and Some Basic Phrases

110

The Loch Ness Monster: Kelpie, Legend, or Giant Eel?

111

Legends of RMS Titanic: Mummy Curses and Ghost Captains

112

Welsh Legends and Folklore Tourism with Russ Williams

113

Blue Men of the Minch: Scotland's Storm Kelpies

114

Legends of Submerged Villages: Divine Punishment and Drowned Churches

115

The Mouse in Folklore: Medicine, Omens, and Collecting Teeth

116

The Legends & Lore of the Dark Man with Darragh Mason

117

Horses in Folklore: Black Bess, Hag Riding, and Spectral Steeds

118

Dogs in Folklore: Loyal Companions and Witches' Familiars

119

Deer Folklore: Omens, Cults, and White Stag Legends

120

Listener Supernatural Experiences Part 3 of 3

121

Scottish Folk Magic with Scott Richardson-Reed

122

Listener Supernatural Experiences Part 2 of 3

123

Listener Supernatural Experiences Part 1 of 3

124

Tarot, Love Magic and Voodoo with Lilith Dorsey

125

The Tedworth Drummer: Haunting or Hoax?

126

The Mysterious Haunting at Willington Mill, Wallsend

127

Lore of the Aran Islands: Saints, Ancient Forts, and Sweaters

128

Invitation to listeners! Bring out your supernatural encounters

129

Legends of Bardsey Island: Avalon or the Isle of 20,000 Saints?

130

Exploring Baba Yaga and Her Literary Legacy with Kris Spisak

131

Islay Folklore: Giants, Fairy Changelings, and the Water Bull

132

Lindisfarne Legends: St Cuthbert, Ghostly Monks and the Petting Stone

133

Legends of Mythical Birds: From the Phoenix to the Firebird

134

Folklore of Ornamental Birds: From Holy Birds to Death Omens

135

Debunking Historic Building Myths with James Wright

136

The Folklore of Garden Birds: Blackbirds, Sparrows, Wrens & Robins

137

The Folklore of Birds of Prey: Companions and Competition

138

Yokai and Japanese Folklore with Thersa Matsuura

139

The Folklore of Aquatic Birds of Cliffs, Lakes and Rivers

140

Sunderland Ghost Stories: Grey Ladies, Serial Killers and Poltergeists

141

Witches and Witch Trials with Marion Gibson

142

Carlisle Legends: Ghosts, Secret Tunnels, and The Cursing Stone

143

Devils, Cats, Tiny Streets & Witches: York Folklore At Its Best

144

The Dark Side of Sheffield Folklore: Spectres and River Spirits

145

Rue Folklore: Warding off Poison, Plague and Pestilence

146

St John's Wort: The Folk Magic of the Midsummer Plant

147

Romanian and Irish Fairy Lore with Daniela Simina

148

Lemon Balm Folklore: Sweet Smells & Folk Remedies

149

Poppy Folklore: The Symbol of Sleep, Death, War, and…Love?

150

Iris Folklore: Perfume, Remedies, and a Rainbow Goddess

151

Milan Legends of Dragons, Ghosts, and the Devil

152

Animism and Animistic Witchcraft with Althaea Sebastiani

153

What was the Dancing Plague of 1518 in Strasbourg?

154

Pacific Legends and Folklore with Kamuela Kaneshiro

155

Vienna Legends: Mozart, Elisabeth Bathory & Restless Ghosts

156

Helsinki Legends: Haunted Theatres and Restless Ghosts

157

Meet Robin Hood, the Legendary Rebel of English Myth

158

Who is Queen Mab? Queen of the Fairies in Folklore or in Literature?

159

Elves in Germanic Folklore with Rose Aurora

160

Meet Herne the Hunter: Fact, Fiction, or Folklore?

161

King Arthur in Folklore: A Sleeping King Or A Giant?

162

The Folklore of Hill Figures: White Horses and Naked Giants

163

Folklore of Barrows: Tales of Fairies, Gods, Ghosts, & the Devil

164

The Myth of Atlantis and Lemuria with Sian Ingham

165

Folklore of Stone Circles: Petrified Dancers and Countless Stones

166

The Folklore of Standing Stones, Megaliths, and Menhirs

167

The Folklore of Wells: Healing, Wishing, Divining, and Cursing

168

The Folklore of Forest Protectors and Guardians

169

Fungi Folklore, Or the Mysterious Forest Fruit

170

Legends of Love from Pakistan with Komal Salman

171

The Folklore of Woodland Trees: Alder, Birch & Blackthorn

172

Folklore of Woodland Plants: Cowslips, Forget-Me-Nots, Lily of the Valley, Primroses & Red Campion

173

The Ambiguous Nature of Fairies with Morgan Daimler

174

The Ghosts of Culloden Moor: Lost Soldiers on the Battlefield

175

Legends of Denbigh Moors: Ghosts, Snow and the Tylwyth Teg

176

Exmoor Folklore: Witches, Ghosts, and Fantastic Beasts

177

Newcastle's Town Moor: Fairs, Witches, and Common Land

178

50 Berkeley Square: The Most Haunted House in London

179

A Welsh Christmas Story with Owen Staton

180

Herbalism & the Plant Path with Sarah Corbett

181

Tower of London Ghosts: From Anne Boleyn to the Phantom Bear

182

The Norse Legends and Runes with Dr Thomas Birkett

183

Two London Ghosts and Messages from Beyond the Grave

184

The Hammersmith Ghost: The 1803 Hoax That Went Wrong

185

Glastonbury Tor: The Ancient Entrance to the Fairy Otherworld

186

Italian Folk Magic & Shamanism with Dr Angela Puca

187

Rescuing a Maiden: Dragon Legends on the Drachenfels

188

Fairy Legends of the Bannau Brycheiniog

189

The Folklore of the Cheviots: Ghosts, Fairies & Smugglers

190

Two Ghost Hunters in Conversation at Newcastle Castle

191

Magical October 4 - Welsh Magical Practice & Myth with Mhara Starling

192

Explore Ancient & Medieval Britain with Amy Jeffs

193

The History of Folk Witchcraft with Amaya Rourke

194

Magical October 2 - Connecting with Nature with Emma Kathryn

195

Magical October 1 - Shetland Folk Magic & Tarot with Una Blyth

196

Haunted Libraries: Footsteps and Shushes in the Stacks

197

Haunted Prisons: Ghosts of Joliet, Shepton Mallet, and Barlinnie

198

The Folklore of Wales: Ghosts with Delyth Badder and Mark Norman

199

Haunted Hospitals: Porters, Matrons, and Past Patients

200

University Folklore: Ghosts and Exam Failure Curses

201

School Folklore: Ghosts, Black Dogs, and Cautionary Tales

202

Belfast Ghost Stories: A Prison, a Market, and a Railway Station

203

Cardiff Folklore: Ghosts, Tunnels, and Creatures in the Taff

204

Fabulous Folklore Presents...The Trickster Archetype with Shepherd Siegel

205

The Mysterious Miniature Coffins found on Edinburgh's Arthur's Seat

206

Exploring the myths of the Charterhouse Plague Pit

207

Meet Minerva, Goddess of Intellect, Inspiration & the Arts

208

Mythology & Graphic Novels with Daniel Clarke

209

Meet Vulcan, Roman God of Fire, Volcanoes and Blacksmiths

210

Meet Juno, Queen of the Gods and Protector of the Roman State

211

Meet Silvanus, Roman god of the wild and nature

212

What Are Redcaps And Why Should You Avoid Their Lair?

213

Fabulous Folklore Announcement!!

214

What is the legend of the Brinkburn Bells in Northumberland?

215

Tales of Northern Vampires: Ancient Revenants in the Borders and Cumbria

216

Are the Dancing Fairies of Northumbria Benign or Malevolent?

217

4 Amsterdam Ghost Stories from the City of Canals

218

4 Barcelona Ghost Stories from the Catalonian Capital

219

4 Paris Ghost Stories from the City of Light

220

3 creepy tales of the Devil, the helpful dead, and ghosts in Venice

221

Folklore of Thistles: Protection from Evil, Predicting Rain, and a Mental Boost

222

Folklore of Daisies: Love Divination and Daisy Chains

223

Fabulous Folklore Presents...Queer as Folklore

224

The Folklore of Nettles: Edible Stings, Returning Curses, and Warding off Evil

225

Celandine Folklore: A Remedy To Keep Away Witches?

226

Dandelions in Folklore: Making Wishes and Wetting the Bed

227

Folklore, Food, and Fairytales with Rachel

228

Let Them Eat Cake: Cakes to Bring Love and Ward Off Witches

229

Why does a London pub hang hot cross buns in the bar?

230

Fruit Folklore: Healing Remedies, Nursery Rhymes, and Love Predictions!

231

Bread Folklore: Medicine, Divination Tool, and Love Magnet!

232

Outerwear and Underwear: Folklore, Superstitions, and Lucky Pants

233

Folklore and Filmmaking with George Popov

234

The Folklore of Hats, Gloves and Belts: Wear Your Own Luck

235

The Folklore of Clothes: Defying Fairies, Finding Love, and Bringing Luck

236

The Folklore of Footwear: Shoes, Boots & Stockings

237

Royal Witches: 15th Century Women Fall Foul of Political Shenanigans

238

Shapeshifting Witches: From Witch to Hare and Back Again

239

Shapeshifting Creatures of Folklore: Fairies, Selkies and Ghosts

240

The Folklore of Furniture: Beds, Tables and Chairs

241

Welsh Death Omens with Dr Delyth Badder

242

A Darker Shade of Yule

243

The Christmas Rose: The Myth and Magic of the Black Hellebore

244

Conifers and Christmas: The Folklore of Pine, Spruce and Fir Trees

245

The Folklore of Ivy: Christmas, Divinations, and Magic

246

Folklore of British Caves: Treasure, Cannibals, and Brownies

247

Folklore of Tunnels: Hidden Networks and Lost Pipers

248

Catacombs Folklore: Ghosts, Vampires & the Holy Grail

249

Wizard's Cave or Smuggler's Cave: Treasure in Tynemouth!

250

4 Weird Ghost Stories Direct From Real Life

251

Ghosts of Latin America with Mario Gongora

252

How does the severed head appear in folklore?

253

Just Hanging Around: The Gallows in English Folklore

254

Fabulous Folklore Helen Nde, talking about Mythological Africans!

255

Avoid disaster in the family with these death superstitions

256

"I Can Feel It In My Bones": Skeletons in Folklore

257

The Folklore of Seaside Plants: From Gorse to Mallow

258

Lighthouse Legends : Missing Keepers, Storms and Ghosts

259

Grace Darling: The Victorian Folk Hero of Northumberland

260

The Folklore of Shells and Pearls: Scallops, Rhymes and Saints

261

Ghosts and Witches of Appalachia with Ed Karshner

262

The Folklore of Paper: Charms, Folk Songs, and Bibliomancy

263

The Folklore of Glass: Slippers and Superstitions

264

The Folklore of Stones: From Hag Stones to Healing

265

The Folklore of Metals: Gold, Silver, Iron & Copper

266

The Folklore of Edible Plants: Basil, Bay, Chamomile, Dill, Fennel & Oregano

267

Thyme to Find Romance? Meet the Herb of Love & Courage

268

Rosemary Folklore: From Tudor Weddings to Victorian Funerals

269

Sage Folklore: Boost Your Love and Remembrance Spells

270

The Folklore of Parsley, a herb for protection, love & death

271

Interview with Alessandra Pino, co-author of A Gothic Cookbook

272

Shady Meg: The Burning Witch of King's Lynn

273

Meg of Meldon: Northumberland's Famous Witch

274

Mother Red Cap: The Infamous Witch of Camden Town

275

The Witch of Wookey Hole: Petrified for All Time

276

Was the location of Callaly Castle really picked by fairies?

277

Interview with Brandi Spradling

278

Brownies in Folklore: Household Help or Hindrance?

279

The Barguest: Demon Dog, Silly Sprite or Spectral Hound?

280

The Northumberland Silky: Mischievous Fairy or Lonely Ghost?

281

Cider Folklore: Wassailing and the Apple Tree Man

282

Meeting The Devil's Drink: Coffee Folklore in Legend and Ritual

283

Wine and Witchcraft: A Beverage fit for Apotropaic Success

284

The Folklore of Tea: Magic, Predictions and Poison

285

The Legends and Folklore of Beer: Remedies, Witches & Saints

286

The Lily and the Lady: Plants of Purity and Protection

287

Lavender Folklore: The Tales Behind The Calming Plant

288

From Medicine to Murder: How the Apothecary Garden Found Its Dark Side

289

The Victorian Language of Flowers: Hiding Secret Messages in Plain Sight

290

The Not So Holy Ghost: England's Haunted Churches

291

For Whom the Bell Tolls: Folklore of Churches and Churchyards

292

Interview with Rich Blackett, chair of Asatru UK

293

Folklore About Pubs: Murderous Landlords, Famous Crimes & Ghosts

294

The Last Drop & The Bucket of Blood: The Folklore of Odd Pub Names

295

Elizabeth Bathory: Blood Countess or Framed Aristocrat?

296

Lady Godiva: The Naked Horseback Rider of Coventry

297

Richard Whittington: The Real Man Behind the Pantomime

298

Boudica: The Legends of a Celtic Warrior Queen

299

New Year's Day Folklore: Rituals & Superstitions For Good Luck

300

Interview with Mark Norman, host of The Folklore Podcast

301

Who is the Grey Man of Ben Macdui?

302

Will O' The Wisp: A Fairy, Ghost or Guardian?

303

Black Dogs and Englishmen: Black Shuck in English Folklore

304

The Folklore of Air Travel: Gremlins, Superstitions & Gate 13

305

Seagulls and Storms: Seafaring Superstitions and Legends

306

London Underground: Corpses on the Tube & Other Lore

307

All Aboard the Phantom Coaches of Folklore and Legend

308

Meet the dreaded Mackenzie Poltergeist of Greyfriars Kirkyard

309

Who is the Black Nun of Threadneedle Street?

310

Is the ghost at the Theatre Royal Drury Lane a good omen?

311

Meet the Grey Lady ghosts of Newcastle upon Tyne!

312

Interview with Folk Witch and Astrologer Amaya Rourke

313

Who was the Grey Man of Bellister Castle?

314

Hazel Trees in Folklore: Protection, Divination and Magic

315

The Fantastic Magic and Folklore of Ash Trees

316

What Willow Folklore Surrounds This Beautiful Tree?

317

Meet the Oak, the Favoured Tree of the Forest!

318

Moving House Superstitions: Brooms, Bread, Salt and Smoke

319

Something Old, Something New: British Wedding Folklore & Traditions

320

Why Do People Love Folklore?

321

Children's Folklore: Games, Rhymes and Telling Fortunes

322

Pregnancy & Birth Folklore: All About Predictions and Protection

323

Lammas Lore: Harvests, Fairs, and Home Protection

324

Marianne Stokes: Folk Life and Fairy Tales in Victorian Art

325

King Arthur and Folklore in the Art of Edward Burne-Jones

326

Evelyn De Morgan: Myths from a Female Perspective

327

Blending Folklore and Art in the work of John William Waterhouse

328

Telling Magpie Rhymes: Predicting the Future with Magpies

329

British Big Cats: Ice Age Survivors or Escaped Illicit Pets?

330

The Folklore of Time: Clocks, Calendars, and Church Bells

331

The Folklore of Unusual Place Names: From Pity Me to Wetwang

332

Meet Antenociticus, The God Adopted By The Romans

333

Meet Jupiter Optimus Maximus - The Greatest and Best!

334

Meet Mars, the Roman God of War and...Agriculture?!

335

Find the lost Temple of Mithras under a London office block

336

Roman gods in Newcastle upon Tyne: Neptune and Oceanus

337

Toxic Trees: Folklore of Juniper, Laburnum and Oleander

338

Magical Plant Folklore: Larkspur, Periwinkle and Wormwood

339

Folklore of Bluebells, Daffodils & Hydrangeas

340

The Folklore of Nightshade, Foxgloves & Angel’s Trumpet

341

Wonderful Waterfall Folklore, Myths & Legends

342

Avoid the Dark Depths! Dangers Lurk in Lake Folklore

343

Strange River Folklore: River Gods and Dark Spirits

344

Why Are Kelpies So Feared in Scottish Folklore?

345

Money Folklore: Coins, Wishes, and Fairy Gold

346

Using Amulets: The Folklore of Protection, Luck & Boosting Health

347

Love Magic and Folklore: How to Create Visions of Your Beloved

348

Home Protection the Folklore Way: Apotropaic Magic

349

Star Gazing: Constellation Origin Myths and Star Superstitions

350

The Origin Myths of the Zodiac's Water Signs

351

The Origin Myths of the Zodiac's Air Signs

352

Origin Myths of the Zodiac's Earth Signs

353

The Origin Myths of the Zodiac's Fire Signs

354

Why do we tell ghost stories at Christmas?

355

Why do people still see ghostly monks in the UK?

356

Exploring Strange Tales Of Civil War Ghosts In England

357

These 5 UK Castles Feature A Green Lady Ghost

358

Hawthorn Folklore: Fairies and the May Day tree

359

Elder Trees: Medicine, Protection, and Witches

360

Churches, Death and Resurrection: The Yew in Folklore

361

How to use rowan to protect your house (and livestock)

362

Halloween Fiction: Icy Reads 'The Dead-House'

363

The Folklore and Ghosts of the Dead House

364

Meet Charon: the legendary ferryman of Greek myth!

365

Why Is The Fetch Seen As A Death Omen in Irish Folklore?

366

Why is the Bean Nighe seen as an omen of death in folklore?

367

Autumn Superstitions: Conkers, Roses, and Falling Leaves

368

Why did these 3 hybrid mythical beasts fall out of fashion?

369

Unicorns: The Myths & Legends Behind the Glitter & Rainbows

370

Dragons in Folklore: The Lambton Worm and the Laidly Worm

371

Folk-a-pa-lore-za Part 2 of 2!

372

Griffins of Legend: A Tale of Fossils, Guardians, and Heraldry

373

Folk-a-pa-lore-za Part 1 of 2

374

Sleep Folklore: Demons, Poppies, and Saving Your Soul

375

Plague Folklore: Strange Doctors, Cures, and the Black Death

376

The Tooth Fairy: Buying Teeth Since 1900

377

Elf-Shot: Old English Medicine and Magical Remedies

378

Need healing? You Need Aesculapius, Roman God of Medicine

379

The Boy Who Lost His Shadow: Shadow People, Doubles, and Peter Pan

380

Numbers in folklore: Why are 3, 7 and 9 important?

381

How are reflections important in western folklore?

382

Spells & Scrying: Mirrors in Magic, Mythology & Folklore

383

Meet 3 Famous Witches of Legend: Befana, Baba Yaba & Circe

384

The Summer Solstice: Myths and Madness of Midsummer

385

Explore the Surprising Truth about Necromancy

386

What Charms Did Witches Use In Their Magic Spells?

387

How are the Heinzelmännchen related to the Elves and the Shoemaker?

388

Spinning in Folklore: Impossible Bets and Crafting With the Fates

389

Weaving in Mythology: Creating Fate and Fantastic Images

390

Blacksmith Gods: Making Magical Items of Myth and Mayhem

391

Blacksmiths of Legend: Wicked Wizards of Metal and Flame

392

Weather Lore: A Tale of Portents and Omens

393

Persephone: Goddess of Spring and Queen of the Dead

394

Jack-in-the-Green and the Green Man: One and the Same?

395

What Do Eggs, Bunnies, and Bonnets Have to Do With Easter?

396

A Joker in the Pack: The Folklore of Playing Cards

397

Fortune-Telling Made Easy: 4 Strange Forms of Divination

398

From the Fool to the World: The History and Folklore of Tarot Cards

399

Meet Fortuna, Goddess of Luck, Abundance, and Fate

400

Who was Spring-heeled Jack, the Victorian scourge of London?

401

Inviting Sin-Eaters to a Funeral: Fact or Folklore?

402

Cemetery superstitions: How to avoid bad luck in a graveyard

403

Roses are Red: The Sinister Side of Valentine's Day Folklore

404

Premature Burial: Lived Once, Buried Twice

405

Moths in Folklore: Bringers of Death and Letters

406

Rats in Folklore: Signs of Bad Luck and Harbingers of Doom

407

Bats in Folklore: Vampires, Familiars and Death Omens

408

Boost your New Year with Twelfth Night folklore!

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What is first-footing and can it improve your year?

410

A Ghost Story for Christmas

411

What strange folklore lies behind mistletoe and Christmas?

412

What are the festive links with holly and Christmas?

413

Who Is Krampus And How Is He Linked To Christmas?

414

Book Review 03 - Tudor Folk Tales & The Pre-Raphaelite Language of Flowers

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Who are the Knockers of Cornish folklore?

416

What 4 weird things you might find at an English crossroads?

417

Are the Simonside dwarfs like the miners of Middle Earth?

418

Dartmoor: Home of Hairy Hands, Spectral Dogs, and the Watching Place

419

Halloween spells for Protection, Romance & Loved Ones

420

Why do we use the jack o' lantern at Halloween?

421

The Broomstick In Folklore: The Witch's Ideal Transport

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Book Review 02 - The Magpie & The Wardrobe and A Treasure of British Folklore

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Why do so many people fear the number 13?

424

Cats In Folklore: Not Just A Witch’s Familiar

425

Who or what is the Vampire Rabbit of Newcastle upon Tyne?

426

Time Slips: Urban Legend, Ghost Story, or Utter Nonsense?

427

Who is the Phantom Hitchhiker that haunts the Blackwall Tunnel?

428

Book Review 01 - Witchcraft Titles by Willow Winsham

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Psychogeography and Folklore: Walking the City's Legends

430

What is alchemy and did it ever work?

431

The Brazen Head: Medieval Prophecy Machine or Tall Tale?

432

John Dee: The Magician and the Devil in Manchester

433

Daemonologie: Or, How A King Whipped Up a Witch Craze

434

Witches' Familiars: The Good, the Bad, and the Weird

435

What were the three types of water nymph in ancient Greece?

436

Why do people confuse sirens with mermaids?

437

Are the mermaids of folklore as vicious as the legends suggest?

438

Are selkies as dangerous as mermaids and sirens?

439

Thomas The Rhymer and His Predilection For Prediction

440

How To Make A Fairy Friendly Garden Using Folklore

441

Who are the Rothley fairies and what happens if you cross them?

442

What happened when a midwife met the fairies in Northumberland?

443

Beetles Folklore: Scarabs, Stags, and the Deathwatch

444

Ladybird Folklore: Good Fortune and Nursery Rhymes

445

The Dragonfly in Folklore: Good Luck Symbol & Weigher of Souls

446

Why Are Bees Considered Such Good Luck In Folklore?

447

Butterflies in Folklore: Love, Death and the Soul

448

Brân the Blessed: The Talking Head to Protect Britain

449

Drake's Drum: A Hero Slumbers Awaiting His Call

450

Can King Arthur be found sleeping under Sewingshields Castle?

451

What Is The King In The Mountain Folklore Trope?

452

Why are these 3 plants essential in a witch's toolkit?

453

Candles and Folklore: Finding Spirits, Bringing Luck and Casting Spells

454

What are witch bottles and how do you make one?

455

What Is The Witching Hour And Does It Exist?

456

Spring Has Sprung: Origin Myths And Crocus Folklore

457

Violets Are Blue: The Folklore Of February’s Birth Flower

458

Say It With Roses: Folklore Of The Queen Of All Flowers

459

February favourites: Do snowdrops appear in folklore?

460

Take a walk along the old Corpse Roads

461

Can You Stop Faeries Swapping Your Kids for Changelings?

462

Did the Hand of Glory really work or is it a myth?