A podcast about myths we think are history and history that might be hidden in myths! Awesome stories that really (maybe) happened!
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Join the Loremen (James Shakeshaft and Alasdair Beckett-King) as they "investigate" local legends and forgotten folklore.
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Let's Talk About Myths, Baby! Greek & Roman Mythology Retold


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Let's Talk About Myths, Baby! Greek & Roman Mythology Retold
iHeartPodcasts and Liv Albert
The most entertaining and enraging stories from mythology told casually, contemporarily, and (let's be honest) sarcastically. Greek and Roman gods did some pretty weird (and awful) things. Liv focuses on Greek and Roman mythology's (mis)treatment of women, the wild things the gods did, and the all around incredible minds of the ancient world. Gods, goddesses, heroes, monsters, and everything in between. Regular episodes every Tuesday, conversations with authors and scholars or readings of an ...
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Jason Weiser and Carissa Weiser tell stories from myths, legends, and folklore that have shaped cultures throughout history. Some, like the stories of Aladdin, King Arthur, and Hercules are stories you think you know, but with surprising origins. Others are stories you might not have heard, but really should. All the stories are sourced from world folklore, but retold for modern ears. These are stories of wizards, knights, Vikings, dragons, princesses, and kings from the time when the world ...
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A boozy weekly podcast about mythology, legends and folklore. Hear fresh takes on classic myths and learn new stories from around the world, served up over ice by two tipsy history geeks.
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In this podcast Dr Mathias Nordvig (Nordic Studies Professor at University Colorado Boulder) and Daniel Farrand (Co-owner of Horns of Odin) sit down and discuss various topics from the Viking Age and Norse Mythology.
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Greeking Out from National Geographic Kids


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Greeking Out from National Geographic Kids
National Geographic Kids
Oh, Muses! Hear our podcast and allow us to recall some of the greatest stories ever told. Stories of gods and goddesses, monsters, and heroes! Enjoy this kid-friendly retelling of classic ancient Greek myths for the whole family. ---- Parents, Greeking Out the book is coming out in Sept 2023! Preorder here: https://bit.ly/greekoutbook
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Folklore: Beliefs, traditions & culture of the people. Traditional folklore themes from around the world. One episode each month features a special guest from the field of folklore. Recalling our forgotten history, recording the new. The Folklore Podcast
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Fireside is the Irish Storytelling Podcast. Kevin C. Olohan is your host and Fireside Bard. Every Wednesday, Kevin takes a story from Folklore or Mythology, gives it a fresh retelling, and discusses the story itself and the craft, culture and history of Storytelling. Whether you’re a folklore fanatic, or someone who just enjoys hearing a good yarn, you can always join Kevin by the Fireside.
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Lore, mythology, and history summaries in easy to understand and easy to digest formats. The series aren't totally comprehensive, but they provide a great springboard for someone just dipping their toes into a new franchise or topic. So far, I've covered the Cthulhu Mythos, Middle-earth, Star Wars, The Elder Scrolls, Norse Mythology, Celtic Mythology, the SCP Universe, and Warhammer 40k, but I hope to continue doing this for many years. Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/po ...
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A podcast focused on the myths, legends and folkloric creatures of the 6 Celtic Nations; Wales, Scotland, Ireland, Cornwall, Brittany and the Isle of Man.
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The Skald's Circle: Stories of Myth, Folklore, and Legend


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The Skald's Circle: Stories of Myth, Folklore, and Legend
The Skald's Circle
Myths, Stories, Folklore, and More!
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A weekly Asian & Pacific folklore podcast. Join Kamuela Kaneshiro as he shares tales of people, traditions, and gods from Pacific Island countries, Asia, Australia, and the Americas. These stories influenced films, Marvel and DC comic books, Disney movies, Netflix series, TV shows, and books. Episodes include a featured song, and Hawaiian word. www.LegendsFromThePacific.com
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This is the Myths Your Teach Hated, a weekly podcast where I tell the stories of cultures around the world in all of their original, bloody, uncensored glory. Modern tellings of these stories have become dry and dusty, but I’ll be trying to breathe new life into them. These stories are NSFW.
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Folklore, fairytales and legends from around the world the way they were meant to be. Brought to you every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday. Who says you're too old for a good story?
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Original audio drama with spectacular soundscapes, based on the Greco-Roman myths behind the constellations. Written and directed by Bibi Jacob, these moving and sometimes humorous tales, brim with tragedy, injustice, and violence.
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The Mythology & Fiction Explained podcast is a weekly show that aims to cover all sorts of Mythological tales and crazy fiction. Many of these episodes have come from the popular Youtube channel Mythology & Fiction Explained.
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Mosaic presents Living Myth, a podcast with Michael Meade, renowned mythologist and storyteller. Meade presents mythic stories that offer uniquely insightful and wise ways of understanding the current dilemmas of the world we live in. Living Myth proposes that genuine solutions to the complex and intractable problems of our world require both transcendent imagination and cohering, transformative narratives.
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Professor Buzzkill is an exciting podcast that explores history myths in an illuminating, entertaining, and humorous way.
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Blúiríní Béaloidis Folklore Podcast


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Blúiríní Béaloidis Folklore Podcast
Blúiríní Béaloidis / Folklore Fragments
Bluiríní Béaloidis is the podcast from The National Folklore Collection, University College Dublin, and is a platform to explore Irish and wider European folk tradition across an array of subject areas and topics. Host Jonny Dillon hopes this tour through the folklore furrow will appeal to those who wish to learn about the richness and depth of their traditional cultural inheritance; that a knowledge and understanding of our past might inform our present and guide our future. Podcasts are av ...
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Short summaries and readings of classical mythology (Hercules, Atlantis, Trojan War, etc.) Email: LegendaryPassages@gmail.com
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Uncanny Japan - Japanese Folklore, Folktales, Myths and Language


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Uncanny Japan - Japanese Folklore, Folktales, Myths and Language
Uncanny Productions
Speculative fiction writer, long-term resident of Japan and Bram Stoker Award finalist Thersa Matsuura explores all that is weird from old Japan—strange superstitions, folktales, cultural oddities, and interesting language quirks. These are little treasures she digs up while doing research for her writing.
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Interviews with Scholars of Folklore about their New Books Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/folkore
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National Leprechaun Museum Talking Stories


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National Leprechaun Museum Talking Stories
National Leprechaun Museum Talking Stories
Talking Stories is a podcast of stories, folklore, mythology, and chat from the Storytellers of the National Leprechaun Museum, on the 1st and 15th of every month. The National Leprechaun Museum, the first ever attraction dedicated to Irish mythology, opens up a fun and magical world full of fascinating folklore, mythology and enchanting stories.
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A regular podcast covering different aspects of English folklore, starting in East Anglia. Broadcast from the media suite at UEA, we include monthly podcasts covering a different myths, interspersed with interviews, specials and readings from local authors.
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This podcast is a storytelling journey through world-folklore. With brief context and analysis in the introductions, the main focus is the retelling of stories themselves. From saucer-eyed spectral dogs to pond-scum haunting child-eating witches - experience the darker side of Britain's folklore in Series 1. Then journey to central and eastern Europe to the world of Slavic folklore, home of Baba Yaga and lurking nature spirits (Series 2). From there, step into the vast world of Nordic Folklo ...
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Marcas and Stephie adapt and retell famous, and not so famous stories from Irish Mythology and Folklore. Each episode features a dramatic reading of one of these tales, along with a deep dive into the original versions that they are adapted from. Encounter mighty warriors, druids, witches, demons, monsters, gods, fairies, ghosts, saints, and scholars as we travel to magical locations in the Irish otherworld - below the ground, under the sea, in the sky and beyond the realm of comprehension. ...
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The Life is a Marathon show gives you inspiration, motivation, and resources to empower you to thrive and win in the marathon we call “life!” Bruce Van Horn is a Life Coach, Mentor, Thought Leader, Best-Selling Author, Entertaining and Motivational Speaker, Dad, and Marathon runner. He brings his respected insight, wisdom, leadership, and storytelling abilities to this podcast to share with you information, tips, life-hacks, and entertaining and heart-warming stories with the goal of helping ...
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Krista and Christian tell mythological stories of feats and failures in from around the world through podcasting with the help of friends and too many drinks.
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An official podcast of the Joseph Campbell Foundation and the MythMaker Podcast Network that unearths little-heard talks from Joseph Campbell and examines their context and meaning. Hosted by Brad Olson, PhD.
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Every episode focuses on a different famous mythological figure. Through atmospheric story-telling we learn the condensed origins of folklore tales from all over the world, and also take a look at varying interpretations, cultural differences, and how the stories have influenced other media. Hosted by Bob Shoy. Contact at fiveminutefolklore@gmail.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Gary, Ruth and their friends bring you ancient tales, stories, legends and mythology of Ireland, Scotland, Wales, Cornwall, Brittany and the Isle of Man. Stories full of the bravery of heroes and heroines, the magnificent pantheon of gods and goddesses and the magic and wonder of druids, faeries and folklore. You'll also find some 'Special' Shows with music, modern stories, some great information and lots more from the modern Celtic community weaved in with the main story Shows.
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Mythunderstood : A Greek (& other) Mythology Podcast


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Mythunderstood : A Greek (& other) Mythology Podcast
Dragon Wagon Radio
Paul Bianchi sits down with his best friend and comedic writing partner Sarah Oliver to teach her everything there is to know about Greek Mythology. New Episodes released every other Wednesday.
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The Faerie Folk - Folklore, Myths and Legends from the U.K


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The Faerie Folk - Folklore, Myths and Legends from the U.K
The Faerie Folk
Join us on our audio adventure through the United Kingdom, where you can explore some of the country's best loved folklore, myths and legends - all without leaving the comfort of your own home.
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Readings from the Classic Celtic books - everything for lovers of the Lore and stories of the Ancient Celts. We will cover the Celts, Fairies, Myths, Legends, Folklore and stories from Ireland, Scotland, Wales and other Celtic realms. If like us, you have seen all those wonderful books that were once published about Celtic Mythology, Folklore, or the Fairies and wished that you had the time to read them, then you have found the right podcast to bring them to your fireside.
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Ant & Dec are a British television presenting duo, consisting of comedians, television presenters and singers @sonofthehound and @nathanoregan from Newcastle
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The greatest legends from the time when gods and goddesses roamed the earth and mingled with humans. These stories reflect the origins of Western Literature.
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Chinese Mythology Podcast is the first and only English podcast focusing on Chinese mythology where you get to join Yang’s husband Eric as she tells him of myths and legends she grew up with. We hope you enjoy these stories as much as we do!
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Between Two Ravens: A Norse Mythology Podcast


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Between Two Ravens: A Norse Mythology Podcast
Between Two Ravens
A podcast about the psychological significance of Norse Mythology. Shawn is an amateur Norse Mythology Expert. David is not a Jungian Analyst but he reads a lot of books about Carl Jung's theories on the collective unconscious and individuation. Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/TwoRavenPodcast
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Around the world, and throughout history, billions of people have believed in an entire race of creatures known as the djinn. Ancient, powerful, and hidden from the human eye, djinn lore spans continents and centuries. Join host Rabia Chaudry every week as she takes you into the world you never even knew existed, the world of the Hidden Djinn.
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Let's Talk About Myths, Baby! Greek & Roman Mythology Retold


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Conversations: Jason as Colonizer, Rewriting Medea w/ Savage Beasts Author Rani Selvarajah
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Liv is joined by Rani Selvarajah to talk about her Medea retelling set in colonial India ( and gods, so much more!). Follow Rani on Twitter and Instagram. Order Savage Beasts in the UK (and Commonwealth aside from Canada) wherever you get your books, or from Blackwell's who ship internationally. Help keep LTAMB going by subscribing to Liv's Patreon…
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Nordic Mythology Podcast


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Ep 161 - Debates and Debunking With Howard Williams and Mathias Nordvig
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In this week's episode, Dan is joined by Howard Williams and Mathias Nordvig to discuss the academic debating and debunking, that takes place in in this corner of the internet. Advocating healthy and well researched discussions! ------------------------------------------------ Follow the Howard on Tiktok / Twitter: Archaeodeath / @howardmrw Follow …
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Between Two Ravens: A Norse Mythology Podcast


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S3 Episode 12: B2R Short - Haustlong: A New Translation
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A solo episode by David, where I have re-translated the Skaldic poem Haustlong which was featured in Episode 10 - Thor's Journey Part 1. Shawn and I found the poem really difficult to understand when we read it during episode 10, and I got a bit obsessed with trying to understand what they were actually going for in the Old Norse poem. As I started…
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Hephaestus has his day Who is the smith god of Olympus? Why is he married to Aphrodite, and why can't he catch a break? This week, it's all about Hephaestus and his journey of self discovery where he (hopefully) doesn't fall off a mountain. Again. The creature is the Sea Hare. It's a hare that lives in the sea and also is relentlessly vicious. * * …
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There’s an eerie stillness in the port town of Aulis when Iphigenia arrives there for her wedding. What exactly will it take to bring back the winds and allow the Greek ships to sail to Troy? An original series co-created with KJ Dwyer, featuring collaborations with several writers. With thanks to Chris Mack for the concept of the Trojan asteroids,…
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The Folklore Podcast


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Episode 133: DEATH FOLKLORE IN 19th CENTURY ENGLAND
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Following on from our last episode looking at execution ballads, we stick with the subject of the folklore of death. This time, we focus our attention on England in the 19th century. Discussing the topic with podcast host Mark Norman is author and researcher Claire Cock-Starkey whose PHD research covers this subject. To support the Folklore Podcast…
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The Prince heads back to the palace with a full escort and a promise of the finest muslin inside of a walnut shell, but will the White Cat deliver again? Book: The Blue Fairy Book by Andrew Lang Host: Dan Scholz Support The Folktale Project by becoming a supporter on Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/folktaleproject or buy me a coffee on Ko-Fi at …
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Greeking Out from National Geographic Kids


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S8E6 - You Odyssey This: Arrows and A-Rivals
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Oh Muses! Help us continue you the tale of Odysseus trying to make his way home from the ruins of Troy. In this episode we encounter upsetting pig facts, still-mooing beef, the burdens of leadership, hungry sea monsters, and that feeling you get when one of your sailors die? But you didn’t know he was dead? And you summon a ghost from the Underworl…
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Loremen Podcast


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S4 Ep46: Loremen S4Ep46 - More Moreton-in-Marsh
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In April 2022, the Loremen recorded their shortest episode ever: Dame Creswyke’s Spectre. Did you think one haunted hotel was all Moreton-in-Marsh had to offer? Well, you were wrong! That sleepy Cotswold town on the Fosse Way is a veritable horn of plenty. Plenty of ghosts, that is. Expect spectres, mists, coughs, sensations and a bevy of airborne …
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This episode of Living Myth begins with the idea that as everything around us falls apart, the deeper Self and ancient soul within us moves closer to the surface and seeks to become known. For whatever shatters the common patterns of daily life also opens us up to psychological and mythical levels of unusual depth that are not overwhelmed by the di…
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Legends from the Pacific: Book 1 is available on Amazon. Get your copy today. https://amzn.to/3CIYo6m (Amazon Affiliate link) Asian American & Pacific Islander Heritage Month. Who is Kupe? Kupe was the Maori credited with discovering New Zealand, or Aotearoa. Discover the historic navigator, who became a popular video game character. Featured Song:…
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What’s the deal with all these towers? We’re deep diving into the origins of the fairy tale tower, the historical reasons why they were keeping people in towers anyway, and laying out all the romance novel tropes beat by beat. Content Warning: This episode contains conversations about or mentions of arophobia/aphobia, animal death, injury, imprison…
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Today the Prince delivers the prettiest little dog in the whole world to the King, courtesy of the White Cat. Book: The Blue Fairy Book by Andrew Lang Host: Dan Scholz Support The Folktale Project by becoming a supporter on Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/folktaleproject or buy me a coffee on Ko-Fi at https://ko-fi.com/thefolktaleproject.…
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The hero twins will rise... ...and then fall. The underworld calls, and the monsters of their past comes back to haunt them. The creature is the Obda, from Mari folklore. Yet another hairy naked man who lives in the forest. Who want to tickle you. Membership: https://www.mythpodcast.com/membership Alligator (warning, skinned alligator): https://myt…
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Professor Buzzkill History Podcast


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The Nuremberg Trials: Justice for Humanity?
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Did the Nurenberg Trials provide justice for humanity after the horrors of World War II? In order to address this question, Professor Philip Nash explains what happened during the trials, how well they adhered to international law, how the judgments and sentences were reached, and how well and fairly the trials were conducted. It’s far more complic…
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Let's Talk About Myths, Baby! Greek & Roman Mythology Retold


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And It All Goes Up In Flames, Sophocles’ Oedipus Tyrannos (Part 3)
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In the finale episode of Sophocles' Tyrannos... Well, everything we all know is coming, comes out... Help keep LTAMB going by subscribing to Liv's Patreon for bonus content! CW/TW: far too many Greek myths involve assault. Given it's fiction, and typically involves gods and/or monsters, I'm not as deferential as I would be were I referencing the re…
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In today's episode of 'The White Cat' our young prince will sup with the cat and the she will, in turn, provide him with the prettiest little dog in the world. Book: The Blue Fairy Book by Andrew Lang Host: Dan Scholz Support The Folktale Project by becoming a supporter on Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/folktaleproject or buy me a coffee on Ko-…
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The Exploring Series


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Exploring the SCP Foundation: SCP-6265 - The Royal Nursery
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https://scp-wiki.wikidot.com/scp-6265Written by: TanhonySupport the Patreon to see Exploring videos early and vote on new ones!: http://bit.ly/1U9QkPhJoin the Discord!: https://discord.gg/eBHHHe5Support the Series with official Merch!: https://t.co/aH0HApXp7vFollow me on Twitter for updates!: https://twitter.com/TES_ManggListen on Podcasts: https:/…
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In this deeply transformative episode, I take you on an enlightening journey through the captivating science of happiness. Together, we’ll dive into how happiness impacts our health and how it can guide us toward success, challenging traditional perspectives. Along the way, you’ll learn practical strategies and inspiring insights to cultivate your …
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This week on MYTH, we’re going to circle back to Latvia for another episode in the Bearslayer chronicles. You’ll see how effective hero school can be, learn how the Devil brought Crusaders to the Baltics, and discover what weapons giants prefer. Then, in Gods and Monsters, you’ll meet the mysterious figures who protect the forests. Source: Latvian …
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Today Paudie takes us all the way back to the Coming of The Milesians as we continue delving into the chronology of Irish Mythology. Naoise and Mark also sit down to unpack this tremendous tale!If you have any question you'd like us to answer, topics you'd like us to discuss, or stories you'd like us to tell, tweet us at @leprechaun_ie with #AskASt…
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Today we get to meet the White Cat of 'The White Cat' and we get the most amazing description of cats singing that I've ever encountered. Book: The Blue Fairy Book by Andrew Lang Host: Dan Scholz Support The Folktale Project by becoming a supporter on Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/folktaleproject or buy me a coffee on Ko-Fi at https://ko-fi.co…
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Let's Talk About Myths, Baby! Greek & Roman Mythology Retold


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Conversations: Tyche & Teaching Via TikTok w/ “Historical Han” Hannah Parker
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Liv speaks with Masters student (and TikTok star!) Hannah Parker "Historical Han", about the goddess Tyche, and teaching through Tiktok. Follow Hannah on Tiktok and Instagram. Help keep LTAMB going by subscribing to Liv's Patreon for bonus content! CW/TW: far too many Greek myths involve assault. Given it's fiction, and typically involves gods and/…
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Greeking Out from National Geographic Kids


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S8E5 - You Odyssey This: The Breathless Dead
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Oh Muses! Help us continue you the tale of Odysseus trying to make his way home from the ruins of Troy. In this episode we encounter upsetting pig facts, still-mooing beef, the burdens of leadership, hungry sea monsters, and that feeling you get when one of your sailors die? But you didn’t know he was dead? And you summon a ghost from the Underworl…
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Professor Buzzkill History Podcast


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The Nuremberg Trials: Background and Buildup
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Professor Philip Nash explains the extremely complicated background of the Nuremberg Trials of 1945-1946. We learn how difficult it was to set up these trials, in terms of international law, the establishment of new charges (such as “crimes against humanity”), and even the logistical difficulties in setting the trial in motion. Important legal, phi…
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Nordic Mythology Podcast


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Ep 160 - Destiny Is All With Eivør And Alexander Dreymon
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In this week's episode, Dan is joined by the illustrious Eivør to discuss her extensive career in music and how it led her to work on The Last Kingdom. The amazing Alexander Dreymon joins them half way through to talk about Eivør's new album and some extra insight's into his time on set. ------------------------------------------------ Follow Eivør…
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In episode 216 of Fireside, Kevin delves into the epic origin and framing story of the Arabian Nights - Scheherazade is a learned and gifted storyteller, and her talents may just save an entire kingdom from the wrath of a bitter ruler... Order Gardensea Paperback: https://shop.headstuff.org/product/gardensea-by-fireside-host-k-c-olohan-preorder/ Or…
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Loremen Podcast


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S4 Ep45: Loremen S4Ep45 - The Croglin Grange Vampire
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England's best "true" vampire story springs from the pages of the prolific hob-nobber Augustus Hare. Bleh! Alasdair tells James a blood-soaked Cumbrian legend, gleaned from Hare's (ludicrously long) autobiography. Sorry, autobiographies. The walrus-faced Hare had a gift for extracting dubious ghost stories from minor aristocrats. And tales seldom c…
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The Skald's Circle: Stories of Myth, Folklore, and Legend


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The Snake in the Prince’s Belly (Indian Folklore)
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It's time to relax, grab a drink, pull up a chair by the hearth, and listen to The Snake in the Prince's Belly from Indian Folklore, as told by Casimir. As always, our stories are available to listen to for free! We release new stories for free every Wednesday on your favorite podcast listening platforms! If you enjoyed this story, and want to earn…
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132: Uncle Scrooge, Hobbits, and The Mystery of the Menehune
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Legends from the Pacific: Book 1 is available on Amazon. Get your copy today. https://amzn.to/3CIYo6m (Amazon Affiliate link) Asian American & Pacific Islander Heritage Month. What are menehune? Menehune are nocturnal Hawaiian forest spirits that look like small people. Discover this popular Hawaiian creature, which might have been created by Weste…
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Michael Meade turns to what many consider to be the oldest known story, the Sumerian epic of Gilgamesh. The ancient tale offers guidance for these critical times, not from the heroic battles or kingly powers of Gilgamesh, but from his later life search for spiritual renewal and the plant of immortality. The primordial plant is described as “the thi…
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On her website, Execution Ballads, Dr Una McIlvenna writes: "Across Europe, from the sixteenth century until the early twentieth century, the news of the deeds of criminals and their subsequent executions was delivered via song, often printed on cheap, single-sheet broadsides or small, book-like pamphlets, as well as passed on orally or via manuscr…
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Spirits


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336: Your Urban Legends LXXVIII (with Janet Varney)
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We hear about Amanda’s bathroom ghost, how all science laboratories are haunted, and cars are just horses and that’s why it works better for some people compared to others. Content Warning: This episode contains conversations about or mentions of heart attacks, death, implied child death, clowns, body horror, and child endangerment. Guest Janet Var…
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Today we're starting a new story, one that I've not told before and am very excited to bring to you - 'The White Cat, Pt. 1'. Book: The Blue Fairy Book by Andrew Lang Host: Dan Scholz Support The Folktale Project by becoming a supporter on Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/folktaleproject or buy me a coffee on Ko-Fi at https://ko-fi.com/thefolktal…
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In the beginning, the gods apparently had an undo button. And angry tortilla griddles that took out the first humans. Today, it's the beginning of the beginning in the Popol Vuh. We'll meet a macaw who thinks he's the son, a metal band lineup of underworld beings, and see the birth of the hero twins, who are destined to go up against the batman* *n…
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A Columbus biographer once wrote that the famous navigator had an "an imperfect understanding of the line between truth and falsity." The Genoese mariner had a habit of lying, exaggerating, or revising history in service of what he believed were his "higher ends." The fact that Columbus is such an unreliable narrator makes retracing his voyages par…
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Professor Buzzkill History Podcast


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Saving Yellowstone: Exploration and Preservation in Reconstruction America
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Dr. Megan Kate Nelson puts us in the middle of the history and context of the founding of Yellowstone National Park, one of America’s natural glories. She tells us how he park was an important part of Reconstruction after the Civil War, how explorers and bureaucrats fought over how the land should be used, and how Native Americans responded to this…
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