Folklore Posts

Dec. 20, 2021

Blog post info now available under episodes!

Hello, Mytholovers! Due to a recent podpage update, we can now put our sources and transcript in the descriptions of the episodes. Therefore, in the future, you can find all the show notes information under the episodes tab, while we'll use the blo…

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Dec. 18, 2021

44. Perchta (Germanic Folklore)

In today's episode, we celebrate the Christmas season by talking about Frau Perchta from Germanic folklore! We discuss the frightening nature of many Germanic folktales, survival during winter, and the ways that traditions and beliefs get passed dow…

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Oct. 25, 2021

41. The Bell Witch (Southern US Folklore)

In today's episode, we talk about the Bell Witch from Southern United States folklore, a spirit that haunted a family in Tennessee in the 19th century. We discuss horror as a way to talk about abuse, the demonization of independent women, and the pr…

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Oct. 11, 2021

40. Bluebeard's Bride (World Folklore)

Illustration by Gustave Doré in Les Contes de Perrault (1862) In today's giant of an episode, we delve into the classic tale of Bluebeard's Bride. We cover three different versions of the story, including La Barbe Bleue from France, Knight G…

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Aug. 16, 2021

36. La Llorona (Mexican Folklore)

In today's episode, we discuss La Llorona, a spirit from Mexican folklore. We discuss the prevalence of female ghosts wearing white across world folklore, the varied interpretations of folktales, and the merits of modern retellings. Sources: Wikip…

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