Fabric of Folklore

Did you know that the Nordic Runes are still in use by people today? The writing system used in the Dark Ages is being used by large swaths of people in present times. In this episode, author Wendy Trevennor, a practicing witch, walks us through for what runes were used in the past and how […] The post Ep 14 Runes With Wendy Trevennor appeared first on Fabric of Folklore . Follow us: Fabric of Fol...

Episode 13 Show Notes with Nancy Marie Brown Have you heard of the elf seers in Iceland? Instead of being sidelined, and laughed at, Icelanders relate to nature, elves included, in ways that differ from others. Many consider elf seers, including the decision-makers in government as legitimate. Author Nancy Marie Brown, of the new book […] The post Ep 13. Icelandic Elves with Nancy Marie Brown appe...

Where did the color indigo come from? According to folklore, a mother of course, an African mother! This Mother’s Day week, we’re exploring mythology from Africa, and highlighting folktales, and legends of mothers. Helen Nde the curator of Mythological Africans, and author of The Runaway Princess and Other Stories, talks to us about her collection […] The post Ep 12 African Folklore With Helen Nde...

Have you heard Sicilian folk music? If not, you should. Our guest today, Michela Musolino is an all around talented musician. Her passionate music is rooted in Sicily, from which much of her family immigrated. Although born in America, her Sicilian family life celebrated their family traditions with food, storytelling and music. Within her performances, […] The post Ep 11: Sicilian Folk Musician M...

What do you know about the folktale of the selkie? Daniel Bell an educator, artist, media creator, and podcaster of Selkie Cast and Breathing Underwater. The mysterious Selkie folklore and culture uncovered through Dan’s research is fascinating. The shape shifting seal stories are both the same in places and drastically different. It’s at the same […] The post Ep 10 All About Selkies With Dan appe...

Have you heard of The Springman? At one point this legendary character was more popular than Jack the Ripper. Also called Spring-Heeled Jack, this urban legend was sometimes a villan, sometimes a ghost and sometimes a super hero. It all depended on what country, the story was being told. Our guest, Dr. Petr Janacek, is […] The post Ep 9 The Springman With Petr Janeček appeared first on Fabric of F...

Have you ever considered going on a Pilgrimage? Have you ever wondered why someone would walk such a long distance on purpose? Our guest today, Jim Hindle has written a book, ‘The Shrine Way: an English Pilgrimage’ about his own journey, his own pilgrimage. His pilgrimage was one of healing and reflections of his own […] The post Ep 8 Going On A Pilgrimage With Jim Hindle appeared first on Fabric...

Join Vanessa as she explores the folklore of Japan with this weeks guest Nicki Van Ingen Schenau. Nicki takes us on a tour through some of the more interesting Japanese cultural aspects and folklore. In this episode, prepare to be captivated by the rituals, mythology and traditions of the Japanese culture. www.tokiotours.nl The post Ep 7 A Trip To Japan With Nicki Van Ingen Schenau appeared first...

Show Notes- Michelle E. Shores  Are ghost stories real? What if over 100 people see a ghost in broad daylight AND testify to the church? In this exciting and spooky episode, we explore the first ghost story ever documented in the United States. Michelle E. Shores is a historian and a genealogical researcher, and was […] The post Ep 6 A Ghost From Maine With Michelle Shores appeared first on Fabric...

Are fairies lovable creatures as modern movies portray them or dark mischievous beings, who intend humans harm? Our guest on today's episode, John Kruse, has studied the writings of British citizenry and clergy from hundreds of years past, and has written multiple books, both fiction and non-fiction on British fairy encounters. We talk about the darker side of fairy lore and how our perceptio...

Was the Old English Saga of Beowulf actually a story of memory, rather than of fiction? Nikki is an award nominated author and trained cultural anthropologist who has 15 years of research and exploration into global folklore and mythology and she discusses her revolutionary interpretation of the beloved story.  The post Ep4. All About Beowulf & Neanderthals appeared first on Fabric of Folklore...

Dr. Simon Bronner, Dean of the College of General Studies and expert folklorist at the University of Wisconsin Milwaukee explores a range of topics: Meaning of Folklore Book Practice of Folklore book Chain-Carvers-Old-Crafting Whirligigs-Peter-Gelker-Lynn-Gamwell book: The post Ep3. Folklore & Psychology appeared first on Fabric of Folklore . Follow us: Fabric of Folklore website Youtube chann...

Dr. Kristina Downs, the executive director of the Texas Folklore Society, as well as an assistant professor of English at Tarleton State speaks to us on all things folklore and true crime. Links:  Crime Lore Podcast Texas Folklore Society The post Ep 2 True Crime & Folklore appeared first on Fabric of Folklore . Follow us: Fabric of Folklore website Youtube channel Instagram  Linkedin

In the first ever episode of Fabric of Folklore, Lise Lunge-Larson, award-winning author and professional storyteller dives deep into troll mythology, Norwegian folklore and other Hidden Folk. Topics discussed include: Lise’s Website For more folklore goodness check out our blog Images from trolls in the landscape here in Minnesota mentioned in the podcast. Mentioned at […] The post Ep.1 All About...