Celtic Myths and Legends Podcast

Hi everyone!! It feels great to finally be back to the podcast after another big break. In this episode we look at two areas of the Brecon Beacons, a mountain range in Wales that is home to much folklore!  ERROR: Cadair Idris is in Eryri / Snowdonia NOT Brecon Beacons...I'm so embarrassed about this mistake but I have been in major burnout lately! Please accept my deepest apologies x  Patreon:  ht...

In the FIFTIETH episode of the podcast (woohoo!!) we are covering a relevant topic considering the time of year...that of Jan Tregeagle! A particularly malevolent spirit in Cornish folklore.  Patreon:  https://www.patreon.com/celticmythspod Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/celticmythspodcast Twitter:  https://twitter.com/CelticMythsPod Music used at the start of the episode is taken from Beyond...

In this episode we look at something a little different - music! I want to branch out and talk about more elements of folk culture - we've covered food and feast days, festivals and dances and now music! Patreon:  https://www.patreon.com/celticmythspod Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/celticmythspodcast Twitter:  https://twitter.com/CelticMythsPod Music used at the start of the episode is taken...

In this episode we look at another spooky, ghostly dog! But this one comes with horns and chains...Here's more death folklore with the Galician El Urco! Patreon:  https://www.patreon.com/celticmythspod Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/celticmythspodcast Twitter:  https://twitter.com/CelticMythsPod Music used at the start of the episode is taken from Beyond the Warriors by  Guifrog,  licensed un...

Who is the manx Glasthin? Water horse? Sex pest? Helpful hand? Scary goblin? All of them? In this episode we look at how tricky it is to define folkloric creatures and how the magic of folklore is in tracing similarities between other creatures and understanding that before folktales were ever written down, they were shared within communities and families! Patreon:  https://www.patreon.com/celticm...

Hello everyone! A short and bitter...sweet?? episode for you all today on the Breton spirits of the Drowned, lost dead...the Iannic-ann-ôd, otherwise known as Little John of the Shore... Patreon:  https://www.patreon.com/celticmythspod Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/celticmythspodcast Twitter:  https://twitter.com/CelticMythsPod

It's finally time I covered Nessie! I was actually quite new to the stories surrounding Loch Ness so embark on this journey alongisde me as we find out a bit more :) Patreon:  https://www.patreon.com/celticmythspod Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/celticmythspodcast Twitter:  https://twitter.com/CelticMythsPod Music used at the start of the episode is taken from Beyond the Warriors by  Guifrog,...

In this episode we take a look at another tricky, capricious creature from Celtic folklore - the puca!! Patreon:  https://www.patreon.com/celticmythspod Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/celticmythspodcast Twitter:  https://twitter.com/CelticMythsPod Music used at the start of the episode is taken from Beyond the Warriors by  Guifrog,  licensed under a  Attribution 3.0 International License .

In this episode we delve into one Man...awydan's journey through his mid-life crisis struggles!! This is the third branch of the Mabinogi and the last branch that I was set to cover. You can now listen to each branch in order of when I uploaded them or from 1-4 - enjoy!  Patreon:  https://www.patreon.com/celticmythspod Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/celticmythspodcast Twitter:  https://twitte...

Hi everyone! In this episode we take a look at the Lost Land of Lyonesse, where the origins of the myth might come from and its links to Athurian legend and previous legends. Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/celticmythspod Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/celticmythspodcast Twitter:  https://twitter.com/CelticMythsPod Music used at the start of the episode is taken from Beyond the Warriors by ...

Hello everyone! It is great to be back speaking with you all and I'm excited to share the mythology of the Nuberu of Asturias, an entity with control over the clouds, rain, thunder and lightning!

Hi everyone! I am delighted to introduce Galicia as another Celtic region that I will be delving into the folklore of in upcoming episodes. The enchanted mouras are beautiful creatures held thrall by a curse who are looking for someone to break it...scary or exciting?! Would you break the curse? Patreon:  https://www.patreon.com/celticmythspod Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/celticmythspodcast...

Hi everyone! In this episode we explore one of the folk customs of the Isle of Man: The Sword Dance and White Boys Mummers play! Patreon:  https://www.patreon.com/celticmythspod Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/celticmythspodcast Twitter:  https://twitter.com/CelticMythsPod Music used at the start of the episode is taken from Beyond the Warriors by  Guifrog,  licensed under a  Attribution 3.0 I...

In this episode we cover the confusing corrigan - are they twisted dwarf like piskies? Or beautiful sirens? Both of these things? Or something else entirely!? Patreon:  https://www.patreon.com/celticmythspod Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/celticmythspodcast Twitter:  https://twitter.com/CelticMythsPod Music used at the start of the episode is taken from Beyond the Warriors by  Guifrog,  licen...

Hi guys!! In this episode we look at the fascinating myths of the Orkney Islands, particularly that of the Sea Mither and her arch nemesis Teran as well as the horrifying nightmare fuel Nuckelavee.  Patreon:  https://www.patreon.com/celticmythspod Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/celticmythspodcast Twitter:  https://twitter.com/CelticMythsPod Music used at the start of the episode is taken from...

Happy belated Halloween! In this episode, we learn about the Gaelic festival of Samhain, the first day of winter! Patreon:  https://www.patreon.com/celticmythspod Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/celticmythspodcast Twitter:  https://twitter.com/CelticMythsPod Music used at the start of the episode is taken from Beyond the Warriors by  Guifrog,  licensed under a  Attribution 3.0 International Li...

In this episode I introduce the Tylwyth Teg, the fairies of Welsh mythology. We may cover them more deeply in future episodes, but enjoy a story and example for each! Gwyllion, mountain fairies Gwragedd Annwn, water maidens Ellyllon, elves Coblynau, mine pixies Bwbachod, hobgoblins People of the Otherworld (Annwn) Patreon:  https://www.patreon.com/celticmythspod Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com...

Hi everyone! In this episode we take a look at how food plays a role in folklore, cultural customs and our sense of identity! The first part of a two-parter episode, the next part due Sept 31st. Thank you to Magic Mind for sponsoring this episode: if you'd like to give it a go then you go to magicmind.com/celtic and use my code CELTIC20 for 20-50% off your order!  :) Cheers! Patreon:  https://www....

In this episode we cover one of the most strange hauntings - that of a talking mongoose! We are off course back to the lovely Isle of Man and this time we are taking a peek at the legend of Gef...the talking mongoose.  Patreon:  https://www.patreon.com/celticmythspod Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/celticmythspodcast Twitter:  https://twitter.com/CelticMythsPod Music used at the start of the e...

Hello everyone! In this episode we look at an interesting acdemic discussion on authenticity! Barzaz Breiz, or Ballads of Brittany is a 19th century compilations of Breton songs and tales from Théodore Hersart de la Villemarqué.  But did he really collect them or make it all up!? Patreon:  https://www.patreon.com/celticmythspod Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/celticmythspodcast Twitter:  https...

In this episode we are covering one of the most iconic pieces of Scottish folklore and mythology. The Kelpie. These nightmarish waterhoerses have often been confused with other creatures, so just how nasty ar ethey really? (spoiler: Very!!) Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/celticmythspod Tiktok:  https://www.tiktok.com/@celtic_sian Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/celticmythspodcast Twitter:  h...

Despite the catchy (and simplstic title!) we are going to be discussing a few different irish folktales in this episode. All of them loosely 'vampiric' in one way or another.  The Abhartach, the Dearg Due, the leannán sídhe and the sluagh.  Thanks for listening! Patreon:  https://www.patreon.com/celticmythspod Tiktok:  https://www.tiktok.com/@celtic_sian Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/celticm...

I asked the lovely people of patreon whether they wanted the Mabinogion or a Mythological creature and it was almost even, so I decided to try and do both! Enjoy :) In this episode we finally cover the first branch :) Patreon:  https://www.patreon.com/celticmythspod Tiktok:  https://www.tiktok.com/@celtic_sian Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/celticmythspodcast Twitter:  https://twitter.com/Cel...

In this episode we explore the different types of Cornish piskies, in a sort of revamped, updated version of my very first episode!!  Lots more information to share so why not?! There's piskies that like the moors, piskies that like the underground, abandoned buildings, fish...there's a piskie for everyone! Patreon:  https://www.patreon.com/celticmythspod Tiktok:  https://www.tiktok.com/@celtic_si...

In this episode we explore some of the different types of magic practitioners in the Isle of Man including witch-doctors and necromancers!