Engla Beorhtast Tales

This episode begins with How to Slay a Dragon , followed by Beowulf and the Dragon , the final chapter of the epic poem Beowulf . An atmospheric mythology podcast episode about dragons, heroic sacrifice, and ancient legend from early medieval literature.

From ancient marshes to firelit halls, this episode retells the story of Beowulf and Grendel — a legend of fear, exile, and the courage to stand.

They say when the night falls silent over the river, a voice still cries through the mist. Her name is La Llorona — the Weeping Woman. Long ago, she was said to be the most beautiful woman in her village. But love turned to betrayal, and grief led her to the darkest act imaginable. Her children were lost to the river, and her soul condemned to wander its banks forever. In this episode, we uncover...

When night settles over the Celtic lands, hearths glow and voices fall silent. It is The Night of Remembering — a time to honor the ancestors who once walked these paths. Candles burn in cottage windows, offerings of bread and milk are left for wandering spirits, and the living whisper names into the still air so they are not forgotten. Through this quiet ritual, ancient families found comfort — b...

Discover the origins of Halloween in this immersive retelling of The Story of Samhain . Learn how the Celts marked the turning of the year with fire, ritual, and remembrance — a night when ancestors returned and winter began. A powerful blend of myth, history, and ancient spirituality.