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King Arthur in Folklore: A Sleeping King Or A Giant?
Few figures loom as large in British legend as King Arthur. Noble king, fair-minded monarch, mighty warrior - Arthur ends up taking on all of these r…
2 years, 1 month ago
The Folklore of Hill Figures: White Horses and Naked Giants
The hill figures of southern England are enigmatic artworks, standing out with their stark white lines against the green grass of their home slopes. …
2 years, 1 month ago
Folklore of Barrows: Tales of Fairies, Gods, Ghosts, & the Devil
Whether we're looking at barrows, cromlechs, or dolmens, ancient burial sites hold a certain fascination.
They're linked with all manner of supernatu…
2 years, 2 months ago
The Myth of Atlantis and Lemuria with Sian Ingham
For this month's episode of Fabulous Folklore Presents, I'm thrilled to bring you a chat with Sian Ingham!
Sian Ingham is a writer and editor, best k…
2 years, 2 months ago
Folklore of Stone Circles: Petrified Dancers and Countless Stones
Mention stone circles to many people, and they'll think of people gathering at Stonehenge to watch the sunrise. Or hulking megaliths looming out of t…
2 years, 2 months ago
The Folklore of Standing Stones, Megaliths, and Menhirs
There's something awesome yet eerie about encountering a standing stone in the landscape. Why is it there? Who put it there? And how did they put it …
2 years, 2 months ago
The Folklore of Wells: Healing, Wishing, Divining, and Cursing
Archaeological evidence reveals a close relationship between people and the spiritual world back to the Bronze Age, often enacted through water. Spri…
2 years, 2 months ago
The Folklore of Forest Protectors and Guardians
Forests are ambivalent places, both beautiful and tranquil, yet also dangerous to the unwary. They've always been a source of resources for people, w…
2 years, 3 months ago
Fungi Folklore, Or the Mysterious Forest Fruit
Mushrooms have captured humanity's attention for thousands of years. But they still confuse us.
Mushrooms spring up overnight, many of them are dang…
2 years, 3 months ago
Legends of Love from Pakistan with Komal Salman
In this month's Valentine's Day-themed episode of Fabulous Folklore Presents, I'm thrilled to bring you a chat with Komal Salman!
Komal Salman is a c…
2 years, 3 months ago