House of Legends: World Myths & Legends

My guest on this episode is Siobhan Asgarzadeh. Siobhan is a storyteller and grief pilgrim based in Colorado. She holds grief pilgrimages both in person, in nature and online, in which she helps individuals and groups to work with their own grief.  Siobhan is a member of the Roundhouse Storytelling School, a highly valued member of our community and a very powerful storyteller, so I was delighted...

This episode is a collaboration with Pathways, a podcast by Welsh storyteller Tamar Eluned Williams. After a brief chat with Tamar you’ll hear an episode of her podcast in which she guides you on a story walk along the Ely River and down to Cardiff Bay. Learn more about Tamar at https://www.tamarelunedwilliams.com Explore Tamar’s Pathways project at https://www.pathways-llwybrau.com Support House...

Apologies for the lower sound quality on this episode, I had trouble finding a quiet space to record for this one. Normal service will resume soon. Get access to every House of Legends episode and patron-only worksheets by becoming a patron at: https://www.patreon.com/houseoflegends Study with me at the Roundhouse Storytelling School: https://www.roundhouseschool.com Learn about Myth Singers, my s...

My guests on the episode are Emily Hanna-Grazebrook and her son Leo, who tells stories together on their wonderful Dragonfly Tales podcast. Here they give us their unique version of that old classic, Puss in Boots. Listen to Emily and Leo’s podcast, Dragonfly Tales, at: https://dragonflytales.uk/podcast Note: Apologies for the lower-than-normal sound quality in the intro, I had trouble finding a q...

Our guest on the episode is Nicholas Jubber, author of the new book The Fairy Tellers. I talk to Nick about the book and we hear Nick tell the story of The Golden City. You can find Nick at http://www.nickjubber.com Get his book at your local independent bookshop or on Amazon here . Get access to every House of Legends episode and patron-only worksheets by becoming a patron at: https://www.patreon...

Our story on this episode is The Crow’s Wife, which you can also find in my book Scottish Myths & Legends.  Get access to every House of Legends episode and patron-only worksheets by becoming a patron at: https://www.patreon.com/houseoflegends Study with me at the Roundhouse Storytelling School: https://www.roundhouseschool.com Learn about Myth Singers, my storytelling coaching program, at: ww...

On this episode my guest is Phil Owedy, a Welsh-Nigerian storyteller based in Pembrokeshire. He draws deeply on his dual heritage and multiple cultures in order to find the contemporary in the traditional.  Phil regularly performs in storytelling clubs and has featured at Beyond the Border and Aberystwyth Storytelling Festivals, as well as at Kea Festival in Greece and Fabula Festival in Sweden. I...

On this episode I share an early draft of the Irish story of The Coming of Lugh from my forthcoming book, The Children of Danu. Get access to every House of Legends episode and patron-only worksheets by becoming a patron at: https://www.patreon.com/houseoflegends Study with me at the Roundhouse Storytelling School: https://www.roundhouseschool.com Learn about Myth Singers, my storytelling coaching...

My guest on this episode is Ian Stephen. Ian is a a writer, poet and storyteller from the Isle of Lewis in the Outer Hebrides. He worked for 15 years in the coastguard service, based in Stornoway, and since 1995 has worked full-time in the arts, after winning the inaugural Robert Louis Stevenson award.  Ian was the first artist in residence at StAnza, Scotland's annual poetry festival. His po...

Our guest this week is Sef Townsend, a brilliant storyteller and musician who has worked on peace and reconciliation projects throughout the world, including in the West Bank, in Armenia-Azerbaijan and Northern Ireland. In our conversation we talk about his travels throughout the world, his unique heritage, his love of language and much more, and he tells a beautiful story. Learn more about Sef at...

Our guest this week is Jay Leeming, a performance storyteller whose poetic way of bringing traditional stories alive has captivated audiences in theaters, schools, libraries and National Parks. He is the creator of the Crane Bag Podcast, the author of two books of poetry and the recipient of a fellowship from the National Endowment for the Arts. Recordings and more information about his work can b...

Our guest this week is Orcadian storyteller Tom Muir.  Tom was born on a small farm by the sea on the Orkney Mainland and now works as an engagement officer the Orkney Museum. He has published many books on Orkneys history and stories and as a storyteller he has performed in many countries, from Newfoundland and Greenland in the north to Slovenia and Hong Kong in the south, as well as all over Sco...

This week I'm re-releasing a previous House of Legends episode: the haunting tale from the Isle of Skye which I call Where Music Comes From.  I'm still working on the next Mabinogion tale and wanted to make sure I'm ready before I record it, so I thought I'd give you this to enjoy in the meantime.  Hope you enjoy the story. Get access to every House of Legends episode and patro...

Our guest this week is Clare Murphy. Clare has been a storyteller for 14 years. She has performed in more than 20 countries, telling stories for all kinds of audiences. Her performances include shows such as “The King of Lies”; the political folkloric show set in Damascus, and playful pieces like UniVerse which explores where quantum physics, philosophy and mythology meet. She tells the story that...

The final chapter of the first branch of the Mabinogion. Get access to every House of Legends episode and patron-only worksheets by becoming a patron at: https://www.patreon.com/houseoflegends Study with me at the Roundhouse Storytelling School: https://www.roundhouseschool.com Learn about Myth Singers, my storytelling coaching program, at: www.houseoflegends.me/story-coaching Get my books, Scotti...

Our guest this week is Csenge Zalka. Csenge is a professional storyteller and author from Hungary. She got her MA in Storytelling at East Tennessee State University, and has her PhD in Culture Studies at Bowling Green State University, OH. She performs traditional stories (folktales, myths, legends and epics) internationally in English, Spanish and Hungarian; she has been featured at festivals in...

We continue our Mabinogion series with the tale of Pwyll & Rhiannon, from the first branch of the Mabinogi.  Get access to every House of Legends episode and patron-only worksheets by becoming a patron at: https://www.patreon.com/houseoflegends Study with me at the Roundhouse Storytelling School: https://www.roundhouseschool.com Learn about Myth Singers, my storytelling coaching program, at: w...

Our guest this week is multiple-award winning US storyteller Donna Washington.  The first story starts at 24:55. Learn more about Donna’s work at: https://dlwstoryteller.com Get access to every new House of Legends episode and patron-only worksheets by becoming a patron at: https://www.patreon.com/houseoflegends    Get my FREE ebook Silverborn at: https://www.houseoflegends.me/landing-page Study w...

The first part of our Mabinogion series. The Mabinogion is a collection of Welsh legends. It is the earliest prose literature of Britain and one of the jewels of Celtic legend.  I base my telling on the 2008 translation by Sioned Davies. Get access to every House of Legends episode and patron-only worksheets by becoming a patron at: https://www.patreon.com/houseoflegends    Get my FREE ebook Silve...

A Scottish selkie story with emerging storyteller Kirsten Milliken. Learn more about selkies in my article 'What is a Selkie?' here: https://www.houseoflegends.me/blog/what-is-a-selkie-selkies-psyche-amp-scottish-folklore Find out about the Roundhouse Storytelling School: https://www.roundhouseschool.com Learn about Myth Singers, my storytelling coaching program, at: www.houseoflegends.m...

Part 5 of our Tales Of The Fianna series to celebrate the launch of my new book, Finn & The Fianna (available January 2021).  Find out about the Roundhouse Storytelling School: https://www.houseoflegends.me/roundhouse Get my books, Scottish Myths & Legends, The Shattering Sea and Finn & The Fianna, at  And Amazon US: https://www.amazon.com/s?k=daniel+allison&crid=3LFU9R8PFUBP1&...

Part 4 of our Tales Of The Fianna series to celebrate the launch of my new book, Finn & The Fianna (available January 2021).  Find out about the Roundhouse Storytelling School: https://www.houseoflegends.me/membership-site Get my books, Scottish Myths & Legends, The Shattering Sea and Finn & The Fianna, at Amazon UK: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Daniel-Allison/e/B081PNRL92/ref=dp_byline_co...

Part 3 of our Tales Of The Fianna series to celebrate the launch of my new book, Finn & The Fianna (available December 2020).  Find out about the Roundhouse Storytelling School: https://www.houseoflegends.me/membership-site Get my books, Scottish Myths & Legends, The Shattering Sea and Finn & The Fianna, at Amazon UK: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Daniel-Allison/e/B081PNRL92/ref=dp_byline_c...

Part 2 of our Tales Of The Fianna series to celebrate the launch of my new book, Finn & The Fianna (available December 2020).  Find out about the Roundhouse Storytelling School: https://www.houseoflegends.me/membership-site Get my books, Scottish Myths & Legends, The Shattering Sea and Finn & The Fianna, at Amazon UK: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Daniel-Allison/e/B081PNRL92/ref=dp_byline_c...

Part 1 of our Fionn mac Cumhaill series to celebrate the launch of my new book, Fionn & The Fianna (available December 2020).  Find out about the Roundhouse Storytelling School: https://www.houseoflegends.me/membership-site Get my books, Scottish Myths & Legends, The Shattering Sea and Finn & The Fianna, at Amazon UK: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Daniel-Allison/e/B081PNRL92/ref=dp_byline_c...