Sleep Solace - Fall Asleep with Folklore and Fairytales

Good night, stranger. Today I am going to tell you one of the most popular fairytales, so you can fall asleep peacefully. You will find out how you would feel if you were an omniscient magic mirror, who can follow all events freely. This way, you will know everything that happens in the little cottage in the woods owned by the seven dwarves. Find stories from the Witches' Den on Patreon. Get full...

Good night, stranger. For today's episode I'm going to take you on a dive into the ruins of the lost city of Atlantis. We will swim to the bottom of the ocean where a forgotten metropolis lies among the fish and seaweed. You will see the remains of Atlantis how Plato described it in the fourth century BCE and even visit the main temple dedicated to Poseidon. Find stories from the Witches' Den on P...

Good night, stranger! On this summer solstice I will show you around my forest, where we collect herbs, and attend a bonfire with some of my witchy friends for the longest day of the year. Together we will experience some popular rituals for this season until you get tired and are ready to go to sleep. Find Stories from the Witches' Den on Patreon. Fall Asleep in the Witches' Den. A Bedtime Story...

Good night, stranger. Tonight I will tell you a cosy bedtime story accompanied by soothing rain sounds to help you fall asleep. It is the tale of Kitty Corcoran, who falls sick for seven years, but no one can find the reason for her affliction. So let me send you to her house, I am sure that you will be able to help her by finding out what the fair folk may have against her. Find Stories from the...

Tonight we are diving into the story of Aladdin, which is believed to be authored by Syrian storyteller Hanna Diyab and was first published in 1712. Originally, the far away country the tale is set in is called China, but the inclusion of a Sultan imply that this designation functions as a placeholder. In this bedtime story, descriptions are based on the Ottoman Empire, where Diyab was born. Pleas...

Good night, stranger. Today I am going to tell you a fairytale that is known as The Frog Prince or Iron Henry. Since the original fairytale is very short, this rendition focuses on Henry, who is a faithful servant to his king, who is turned into a frog. And you, dear listener, will help him to save his master. Find Stories from the Witches' Den on Patreon. Get full access to Stories from the Witch...

Good night, stranger. Today I will take you through a boring but meditative journey through the creation of the universe, from the first primordial gods to the beginning of the reign of the powerful titans. You will witness the formation of the universe from the matter of Chaos, the emergence of earth, and how she later overthrows her husband Uranus with the help of her children. Find stories from...

Good night, stranger! Today’s fairytale is Puss in Boots. Harnessing all of my witch powers, I will turn you into our feline friend, so you can enjoy acting as the protagonist of this story. You will help a young miller’s son to find his happiness and make a lot of money along the way. Your journey takes you through forests, meadows, and palaces before a happy end. Get full access to Stories from...

Good night, stranger. Tonight's story leads us into an Irish bar that is haunted by a mysterious fairy. While the guests drink the night away until closing time, you wait with the owners to discover what dwells in the cellar below. Get full access to Stories from the Witches' Den at storiesfromthewitchesden.substack.com/subscribe

Good night, stranger. Tonight I will send you to spend some time in a magical garden far away from all your everyday worries. When you meet Eirene, the keeper of the garden, she will make sure that you can take a comfortable nap amongst the trees, flowers, and butterflies, enjoying the peaceful atmosphere. Get full access to Stories from the Witches' Den at storiesfromthewitchesden.substack.com/su...

Tonight I will turn you into a little woodland creature, so you can experience the fairytale Beauty and the Beast for yourself. Let me introduce you to the beautiful Isabelle, who goes to the Beast's palace to save her father. The fairytale was first published in 1740 France, but the version I'm telling you tonight is much closer to the one published by Jeanne-Marie Leprince de Beaumont in 1756. G...

Good night, stranger. Tonight I invite you into my den, where we will go through some sleep rituals together. Get comfortable and relax with me in front of the fire, brew a cup of tea, and meditate. Get full access to Stories from the Witches' Den at storiesfromthewitchesden.substack.com/subscribe

Tonight you will attend the opening night of the Opéra Garnier in Paris in the winter of 1875. Let me guide you through Our adventure will eventually take us behind the scenes, into the famous Foyer de la Danse and the underground corridors of the opera. Maybe you will even why the legend of the Phantom of the Opera started on this very inauguration day with some weird sounds occurring during the...