Allegory Story

One of the most widely recognized patron saints of brewers and beer is Saint Arnold of Soissons. He was a soldier, then a hermit, and then the abbot of a monastery where he managed to save many lives thanks to the liquid gold we know as beer. Tune in to learn more about this benevolent saint. -_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_- Contact Us Send an email at allegorystorypodcast@gmail.com Follow us on Instagra...

Francis of Assisi is quite well known for having established one of the most important Catholic orders in history for both brothers and sisters, upon whom he imposed the same vow of poverty he himself had taken. Spoiler alert: these are the Franciscans. But, did you know that Saint Francis of Assisi was once a party animal who indulged in a life of luxury? -_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_- Contact Us Send...

How did a pious French woman with no military training convince the crown prince, Charles of Valois, to allow her to lead a French army to the besieged city of Orléans? And how, when she did this, did she achieve a stunning victory? Joan of Arc's story is filled with glory and inevitably also death, but it sure does take you on a roller coaster. -_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_- Contact Us Send an email a...

Saint Agatha was a young woman who was martyred in Sicily more than 1,700 years ago during the persecution of Decius. While some details of her story may come more from tradition than historical fact (and believe us, it's a doozy), there is no denying that she's been an inspiration for centuries. -_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_- Contact Us Send an email at allegorystorypodcast@gmail.com Follow us on Inst...

Saint Estelle was an alleged third-century martyr in Gaul, daughter of an illustrious Roman and descended from a powerful family of Druids. How does one go from being the daughter of pagans to believing in a single deity, and what happens to her when she does? Tune in to find out! -_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_- Contact Us Send an email at allegorystorypodcast@gmail.com Follow us on Instagram @allegorys...

Most people are familiar with the story of Hansel and Gretel, a German fairy tale collected by the Brothers Grimm and published in their Grimm’s Fairy Tales in 1812. For those who haven't, what you need to know is that Hansel and Gretel are a brother and sister whose starving parents decide to abandon them in the forest. And so the story begins. But did you know that the story of Hansel and Gretel...

We’ve learned that many of the simple and seemingly innocent fairy tales we grew up reciting are actually quite dark and twisted. Today we're not going to talk about a specific fairy tale, but instead, we'll review some nursery rhymes that many of us heard growing up. Specifically Mother Goose rhymes. And who knew that Mother Goose's playful nursery rhymes emphasize cleverly masked social and poli...

"Rapunzel, Rapunzel, let down your hair, so that I may climb thy golden stair." Truth be told, we never really liked Rapunzel. What's there to like? A damsel in distress who is stuck in a tower, and arguably kinda dumb (though whether this is entirely her fault or not is also up for debate). But who knew that once upon a time, Rapunzel flung magical nuts and plotted her own escape? -_-_-_-_-_-_-_-...

We've learned time and time again that Disney has put its own wholesome and magical spin on stories that tend to have darker origins. While Peter Pan is no exception to this, it's largely due to the controversy surrounding the author, J.M. Barrie, and how his story may have directly impacted the tale. There is a lot of ambiguity and very few certainties which have led critics and biographers to ar...

A tale as old as time . Well, maybe not as old as time, but it's old. Who knew that the origins of Beauty and the Beast go back to Ancient Rome? We certainly didn't! Though, if we're being honest, we don't go into this too much in this episode. Instead, we've cast our minds back to the aristocratic salons of 17th century France, and explore the version of La Belle et la Bête written by the female...

Centuries ago there lived - "A king!" my little readers will say immediately. No, children, you are mistaken. Once upon a time there was a piece of wood. That piece of wood became our beloved little liar, Pinocchio. But the original version, written by Carlo Collodi in the early 1880s, is a far cry from when Disney has made us a bit more familiar with. Rather than a simple story to teach young one...

Celtic women were quite distinct in the ancient world in that they had liberties, rights, and highly held positions in society. Compared to Greek, Roman, and other ancient societies, they were allowed much more freedom of activity and protection under the law. So when the Romans decided to strip a woman and her daughters of their power in a most violent way, well, you know the saying: "Hell hath n...

What do you think of when you think of faeries? Small beings with cute pixie cuts and wings going about their business and helping humans where they can, or, mean (albeit beautiful) tricksters who enjoy causing mischief and mayhem? Just like humans, there are a huge number of faeries of different origins; some we may classify as "good" or "helpful," and others less so. While we can't go into all t...

Many of the stories, myths, and legends that we have of the Celts stem from Irish tradition, but as we've established, the Celts were in a lot of places outside of Ireland. Another stronghold existed in Wales. Join us as we tell some of the most iconic and well known stories of Welsh Deities, like Cerridwen, Blodeuwedd, and more! -_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_- Contact Us Send an email at allegorystoryp...

Incredibly powerful and respected, able to banish people from society for breaking the sacred laws, and even able to come between two opposing armies and prevent warfare! Priests, physicians, judges, and legislators, druids were revered and helped keep order in Celtic societies. Although the Romans came in and tried to wipe them out, it's safe to say that in more recent years, they've really tickl...

Thin places, liminal spaces, the times and locations when the veil between the worlds is the most permeable; where the supernatural world and the visible world meet, allowing beings to pass back and forth from one to the other. These are the places that allow us access to the Otherworld. Join us as we tell tells of Tír na nÓg, Niamh and Oisín, as well as the trickster maruxinhos of Portugal's Celt...

The Celtic pantheon consisted of over 400 gods and goddesses who represented everything from rivers to warfare. With the exception of a few notable deities, the Celtic gods were not universally worshipped across Iron Age Europe. But if that is true, is there a Celtic pantheon, and who sits on top? -_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_- Contact Us Send an email at allegorystorypodcast@gmail.com Follow us on Ins...

Throughout this season we sprinkled in some of the theories related to these Arthurian legends, and quickly realized that these theories deserve their very own episode! That's what we intend to do today. Some of these theories have been partially explored already and others are brand new. Join us as we take a deep dive exploring the some of the theories surrounding Arthurian Legends! -_-_-_-_-_-_-...

Avalon, the Otherworld, a realm of supernatural beings and powerful magic. Often portrayed as a place of healing and rejuvenation, and sometimes depicted as a paradise-like land of eternal youth and beauty. It's also the place that Morgan Le Fay - seductress, sorceress, and deviser of murderous plots - calls home. But is she all bad? -_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_- Contact Us Send an email at allegoryst...

The Holy Grail has been an object of mystery and fascination for centuries, and people have looked for this relic for just as long! Legends say that the Grail had the power to heal all wounds, deliver eternal youth and grant everlasting happiness. It's fair to say that everyone wants at least one of those things, right? Join us as we explore the various Arthurian legends surrounding the Grail. -_-...

There is no denying that Arthurian legends contain numerous tales of love and adultery. One of the most famous surrounds the love triangle between Guinevere, Lancelot and Arthur. Humans just love drama, don't we? The tale has been told countless times, but (spoiler alert) it usually boils down to Guinevere and Lancelot in a steamy romantic tryst, hiding their undying love from the kind but rather...

Merlin, a name synonymous with mystery and magic. Born of a virgin mortal woman and sired by an incubus, you would think his supernatural abilities would make others fear him. But Merlin is a mentor and advisor to royalty; one who knows the truth behind the Holy Grail, who put the sword in the stone, and who discovered the Elixir of Life. But he isn't impervious to all, as the Lady of the Lake wel...

Welcome back! This time we're dipping our toes into the world of Arthurian Legends. The stories of King Arthur and his Camelot have captivated us for over a thousand years, but is there any truth to these tales? While some scholars believe the entire thing to be fictional, others have found sources which they believe link to the real King Arthur. If that's true, who was King Arthur, and where the...

Perhaps you've heard of Epiphany before? Or maybe, like us, you saw it on the calendar and never really gave it much thought. From an ancient Egyptian god to the magi to Befana, this episode explores the many facets of Epiphany. -_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_- Contact Us Send an email at allegorystorypodcast@gmail.com Follow us on Instagram @allegorystorypodcast

We know that everyone has their own holiday stories and traditions, but what do you know of Iceland's Yule Lads? Born of a monstrous troll/giantess named Gryla, these thirteen mischievous lads (and a cat) make their way from their mysterious home to wreck havoc and mayhem during the holiday season. Join us as we learn more about this truly awesome folklore! -_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_- Contact Us Sen...