James Wray

Mythic Tides

History EN ↓ 2 episodes

Legends and myths from the edges of the map. Mythic Tides explores folklore, fairy tales, and dark legends from around the world — from Moroccan water spirits to cursed heroes and beings spoken of only in whispers. Narrated with a cinematic, atmospheric style.

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Author

James Wray

Episodes

Knockers - Cornish Mine Spirits 03.10.2026 8:38

Deep in the mines of Cornwall, men working in near darkness heard tapping in the rock. They called the unseen spirits behind these sounds the Knockers, and believed they could guide a miner to rich seams of tin, warn him of danger, or lead him to his death. In this episode of Mythic Tides, I explore the folklore of the Cornish Knockers, drawing on my visit to Botallack, where the engine houses sta...

Aisha Kandisha — The Jinn Who Haunts Morocco's Waters 11.03.2026 8:34

Do not follow voices by the marsh. Do not answer when the river calls your name. In this episode, we travel to Morocco to explore Aisha Kandisha — a powerful jinn who has haunted the rivers and marshlands of North Africa for centuries. Demon to some, saint to others. Feared by men walking alone, yet invoked in sacred ceremonies. She is one of the most enduring jinn in Moroccan folklore — a spirit...