Stories From Lore - A Folklore And Nature Podcast

Merry Met virtual traveller and welcome to Stories From Lore. A monthly podcast that invites you to ‘Rewild Yourself Through Story,‘ by exploring nature, folklore and the stories it inspires. My name is Dawn Nelson and I am an author and professional storyteller. For episode 3 of Season 3 there was a tie between ‘The Dreadful Wind & Rain' and ‘A Poultry Offer’ and so I made the executive decision to go with ‘A Poultry Offer’. It may amuse listeners to know though that I recorded the outdoor chat with the chickens during the tail end of Storm Awen so in a way the two themes have ended up combined in this episode.  For this episode I'm introducing you to my three pom poms of peril, also known as bantam chickens, singing an amusing ballad about a fox out hunting for his dinner,  talking about the folklore of geese, turkeys and chickens, and telling the epic story of Chanticleer & Partlet, two dark and murderous chickens. A Little Note - On occasion there are dark folkloric characters explored in this podcast and so, as always,  I would recommend that you should listen through first before listening with younger members of your household. To 'Rewild Yourself Through Story', join me on patreon for digital zines, a book club, audio stories, previews, earlier extended versions of this podcast and online workshop. www.patreon.com/ddstoryteller For more stories woven with folklore and the old ways you can find me via the following channels: www.facebook.com/ddstoryteller www.instagram.com/dd_storyeller   References Books Barber, Richard, (1993) Bestiary MS Bodley 764, Boydell Press.  Dent, Susie (2018) Brewers Dictionary of Phrase & Fable (29th Edition), Brewers, Edinburgh Norman, Mark & Norman, Tracey (2021) Dark Folklore, The History Press Nozedarr, Adele (2005) The Secret Language Of Birds, Harper Element. Simpson, Jaqueline & Roud, Steve (2000) A Dictionary of English Folklore, Oxford University Press, Oxford. Stephenson, Tom, The Countryside Companion, Odhams Press LTD, London Swainson, Charles, The Folk Lore and Provincial Names Of British Birds, Kessinger Publishing.   Websites: Poultry Farming statistics:    https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/692890/poultry-statsnotice-22feb18.pdf Dance Macabre - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YyknBTm_YyM History Of The Goose Fair - https://www.bbc.co.uk/nottingham/features/2002/09/goose_fair_history.shtml Game & Wildlife Conservation Trust -  https://www.gwct.org.uk/wildlife/species-of-the-month/2017/turkey/#:~:text=The%20first%20turkeys%20are%20believed,for%20tuppence%20each%20in%20Bristol.   Music Attribution: Intro & Outro Music: Midnight Tale by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) licensed under Creative Commons: Attribution 4.0 license http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/   Sound Effects via www.orangefreesounds.com   With thanks to Clare Mansell for production.

Merry Met Folks!   Welcome to the second episode of Season 3. I was pleased to hear listeners enjoyed the new format and so I will be continuing with my nature rambles and ballad explorations for at least this season.   For this episode patrons chose, 'Written In The Stars'  and this month I take you on a little stargazing in our local fields, sing a lament to the moon, talk about the folklore found in the night sky and tell the myth of Bellerophon and the Chimera. So grab yourself a coffee and follow me into the night!   On occasion there are dark folkloric characters explored in this podcast and so, as always,  I would recommend that you should listen through first before listening with younger members of your household.   To 'Rewild Yourself Through Story', join me on patreon for digital zines, a book club, audio stories, previews, earlier extended versions of this podcast and online workshop.   www.patreon.com/ddstoryteller   For more stories woven with folklore and the old ways you can find me via the following channels:   www.facebook.com/ddstoryteller   www.instagram.com/dd_storyeller   References   Books   Moore, Patrick, (2009)Legends Of The Stars, The History Press.   Simpson, Jaqueline & Roud, Steve (2000) A Dictionary of English Folklore, Oxford University Press, Oxford.   Struthers, Jane (2009) Red Sky At Night: The Book Of Lost Country Wisdom, Ebury Press,   Websites:   The Origin Of The Zodiac - http://www.ancient-wisdom.com/zodiac.htm   The Zodiac - https://www.britannica.com/topic/zodiac   Blue Moons - https://skyandtelescope.org/observing/once-in-a-blue-moon/   South African Star Myths - https://www.rmg.co.uk/stories/topics/south-african-star-myths   10 Superstitions About The Stars - https://science.howstuffworks.com/10-superstitions-about-stars.htm   Music Attribution:   Intro & Outro Music: Midnight Tale by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) licensed under Creative Commons: Attribution 4.0 license http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Sound Effects via www.orangefreesounds.com & https://freesound.org/people/Guz99/sounds/583740/   Production: With thanks to Clare Mansell   eO9viRQNsMO4o1kXglRe

Merry Met virtual traveller! It's here! It's finally here! Season 3 has arrived and the podcast has had a bit of a makeover. I really hope you will like the new format which includes me taking you on a ramble, singing and of course lots of folklore and a story. For this episode patrons chose, 'Beneath The Snowy Thorn'  and so I'm taking you on a tour of  my local hedgerows, singing the ballad of Thomas De Rhymer, talking about the folklore of the flora and fauna of UK hedgerows and telling the story of Yallery Brown. On occasion there are dark folkloric characters explored in this podcast and so, as always,  I would recommend that you should listen through first before listening with younger members of your household. To 'Rewild Yourself Through Story', join me on patreon for digital zines, a book club, audio stories, previews, earlier extended versions of this podcast and online workshop. www.patreon.com/ddstoryteller For more stories woven with folklore and the old ways you can find me via the following channels: www.facebook.com/ddstoryteller www.instagram.com/dd_storyeller   References   Books Binnet, Ruth (2011) Amazing & Extraordinary Facts: The English Countryside, David & Charles, Devon. Bird, Jerry (2009) Landscape of Memory, Green Magic, Somerset Dent, Susie (2018) Brewers Dictionary of Phrase & Fable (29th Edition), Brewers, Edinburgh Lenihan, Eddie (2003) Meeting The Other Crowd, Gill Books, Dublin. Mason, John et al (1962) The Shell Country Book, Phoenix House, London Purkis, Diane, (2000) Troublesome Things: A History of Fairies and Fairy Stories, The Penguin Press, London. Russell et al (1973), Folklore. Myths & Legends Of Britain, Reader’s Digest. Simpson, Jaqueline & Roud, Steve (2000) A Dictionary of English Folklore, Oxford University Press, Oxford. Struthers, Jane (2009) Red Sky At Night: The Book Of Lost Country Wisdom, Ebury Press,    Websites: The Hedonistic History of Interesting Ivy - http://from-bedroom-to-study.blogspot.com/2012/12/the-hedonistic-history-of-interesting.html   Music Attribution: Intro & Outro Music: Midnight Tale by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) licensed under Creative Commons: Attribution 4.0 license http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Incidental Music: River Song by Alexander Nakarada (www.serpentsoundstudios.com) Licensed under Creative Commons BY Attribution 4.0 License https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Sound Effects via www.orangefreesounds.com

For this episode patrons chose the theme of ‘A Knock At The Door’ and so for this episode we are looking at who might be knocking on your door, some famous door knockers and doors to the next life.  The story from lore for this episode is ‘Stingy Jack’.  I will go on to explore the folklore on your threshold in the form of Victorian legends and hidden doors in the extended version, which is available on my Patreon and the second Story From Lore for patrons will be my version of, ‘Hilda Queen Of The Elves’. This is the last episode in the second season of ‘Stories From Lore’ and I hope you’ve enjoyed it as much as I have putting the episodes together. I’ll be back in October with Season 3 and over the summer I’ll be giving patrons a sneak peak at the themes coming up. There are some dark folkloric characters explored in this podcast and so, as always, I would recommend that you should listen through first before listening with younger members of your household.  To 'Rewild Yourself Through Story', join me on Patreon for digital zines, audio stories, book reviews, digital downloads, folklore and extended episodes of the podcast. www.patreon.com/ddstoryteller For more stories woven with folklore and the old ways you can find me via the following channels: www.facebook.com/ddstoryteller www.instagram.com/dd_storyeller Join the Stories From Lore group for behind the scenes, folklore, music and books. Episode Resources: Books Russell et al (1973), Folklore. Myths & Legends Of Britain, Reader’s Digest Shuck Zine, Love Issue Matt Williw & Ada Nemesis available here: https://www.etsy.com/uk/listing/939959711/shuck-issue-2-love-a-zine-about-norfolk?ref=shop_home_feat_2&bes=1 Websites: https://www.history.com/news/halloween-trick-or-treating-origins https://www.blackcountrymetalworks.co.uk/history-of-door-knockers http://www.smuggling.co.uk/gazetteer_sw_13.html Music Attribution: Midnight Tale by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) licensed under Creative Commons: Attribution 4.0 license http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Sound Effects via www.orangefreesounds.com

Merry Met virtual traveller, hello and welcome to stories from lore a monthly podcast that explores folklore and the stories it inspires. My name is Dawn Nelson and I am an author and professional storyteller.  This month patrons chose the theme of ‘Pirates Of The High Teas’ and so for this episode we are taking a voyage across the whale road with the many rogue privateers and pirates who have made it into the legends and mythology of our time with a sprinkling of tea scones and jam.   In this episode I will explore the roots of piracy, the tea clippers of the 1800s and some famous pirates such as Black Bart and Captain Henry Morgan. The story from lore for this episode ‘Cruel Coppinger’.  I will go on to explore pirating folklore in the form of black spots, the kraken and ghost ships in the extended version, which is available on my Patreon and the second Story From Lore for patrons will be, ‘The Legend Of Davy Jones’. There are some dark folkloric characters explored in this podcast and so, as always, I would recommend that you should listen through first before listening with younger members of your household.  To 'Rewild Yourself Through Story', join me on Patreon for digital zines, audio stories, book reviews, digital downloads, folklore and extended episodes of the podcast. www.patreon.com/ddstoryteller For more stories woven with folklore and the old ways you can find me via the following channels: www.facebook.com/ddstoryteller www.instagram.com/dd_storyeller Join the Stories From Lore group for behind the scenes, folklore, music and books. www.facebook.com/groups/storiesfromlore   Books 'Black Bart, The Welsh Pirate,' published by Welsh publisher, Gwasg Carreg Gwalch Cordingly, David, (1996) Pirates, Salamander Books Kingshill, Sophia & Westwood Jennifer, (2015) The Fabled Coast: Legends & Traditions From Around The Shores Of Britain & Ireland Russell et al (1973), Folklore. Myths & Legends Of Britain, Reader’s Digest Websites: Syrett, Victoria (accessed June 2021) Shipwreck, Sickness & Pirates, The Dangers Of Working For The East India Company -  https://www.rmg.co.uk/stories/blog/library-archive/shipwreck-sickness-pirates-dangers-working-east-india-company    Music Attribution: Midnight Tale by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) licensed under Creative Commons: Attribution 4.0 license http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Sound Effects via www.orangefreesounds.com

This month patrons chose the theme of ‘Folk From The Mines’ and, so we’re going underground to discover what lurks in the dark caves, mines and even sewers of Europe. In this episode I explore mining superstitions and the spirits and beings that may or may not help you in your endeavours. The story from lore for this episode is my version of ‘The Seven Whistlers’.   I will go on to explore mine guardians further in the extended version of this episode, which is available on my Patreon, and the second Story From Lore for patrons will be one of my original short stories - ‘The Diamond Caverns’. There are some dark folkloric characters explored in this podcast and so, as always,  I would recommend that you should listen through first before listening with younger members of your household.  To 'Rewild Yourself Through Story', join me on Patreon for digital zines, audio stories, book reviews, digital downloads, folklore and extended episodes of the podcast. www.patreon.com/ddstoryteller For more stories woven with folklore and the old ways you can find me via the following channels: www.facebook.com/ddstoryteller www.instagram.com/dd_storyeller Join the Stories From Lore group for Facebook lives, behind the scenes, folklore, music and books. www.facebook.com/groups/storiesfromlore   References: Davies, Lynn, Aspects Of Mining Folklore, Reprinted from Folk Life 9 Deane, Tony & Shaw, Tony (2009) Folklore of Cornwall, The History Press.  Egerkrans, Johan (2017) Vaesen, B/Wahlstroms. James, Ronald M. “Knockers, Knackers, and Ghosts: Immigrant Folklore in the Western Mines.” Western Folklore, vol. 51, no. 2, 1992, pp. 153–177. JSTOR, www.jstor.org/stable/1499362. Accessed 28 May 2021. McMahon, Brendan, (2015) A Wreck Upon The Ocean: Cornish Folklore in the Age of the Industrial Revolution, Evertype, Ireland Roud, Steve (2008) London Lore: The Legends and Traditions of the World’s Most Vibrant City, Arrow Books.  Westwood, Jennifer & Kingshill, Peter (1988) The Lore Of Scotland, Arrow Books. Websites: https://pantheon.org/articles/c/cutty_soams.html  Music Attribution:  Midnight Tale by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) licensed under Creative Commons: Attribution 4.0 license http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Sound Effects via www.orangefreesounds.com  

This month Patreons chose the theme of ‘Sirens Of The Lakes’. There were so many pieces of folklore I came across, during my research, to do with the creatures and beings that dwell in lakes, that I cannot hope to cover them all, that would be an epic episode and so for this episode I am focussing on one that came up most frequently: Lakes Wives. The story from lore for this episode is my original tale which explores the origins of Jenny Greenteeth.  In the extended version of this episode available via my Patreon, I will be looking at another very famous being, the water horses of the lochs, lakes, rivers and pools of Europe and the UK and the story from lore is 'The Laird Of Morphie.' There are some dark folkloric characters explored in this podcast and so, as always,  I would recommend that you should listen through first before listening with younger members of your household.  To 'Rewild Yourself Through Story', join me on Patreon for digital zines, audio stories, book reviews, digital downloads, folklore and extended episodes of the podcast. www.patreon.com/ddstoryteller For more stories woven with folklore and the old ways you can find me via the following channels: www.facebook.com/ddstoryteller www.instagram.com/dd_storyeller Join the Stories From Lore group for Facebook lives, behind the scenes, folklore, music and books. www.facebook.com/groups/storiesfromlore Episode Resources:   Chainey, Dee & Winsham, Willow, (2021) Treasury Of Folklore: Seas & Rivers, Batsford.   Egerkrans, Johan (2017) Vaesen, B/Wahlstroms.   Gilchrist, Annie G. “Note on the ‘Lady Drest in Green’ and Other Fragments of Tragic Ballads and Folk-Tales Preserved amongst Children.” Journal of the Folk-Song Society, vol. 6, no. 22, 1919, pp. 80–90. JSTOR, www.jstor.org/stable/4434067. Accessed 19 Apr. 2021.   Muir, Tom (1998) The Mermaid Bride and Other Orkney Folktales, The Orcadian Limited.   Vickery, Roy. “Lemna Minor and Jenny Greenteeth.” Folklore, vol. 94, no. 2, 1983, pp. 247–250. JSTOR, www.jstor.org/stable/1260499. Accessed 19 Apr. 2021.   Westwood, Jennifer & Kingshill, Peter (1988) The Lore Of Scotland, Arrow Books.   Website Articles:   https://www.rabbies.com/en/blog/tizzie-whizie-legend-lake-district   http://www.orkneyjar.com/folklore/nokk.htm   https://www.historic-uk.com/CultureUK/The-Kelpie/   Music Attribution:   Midnight Tale by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) licensed under Creative Commons: Attribution 4.0 license http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/   Sound Effects via www.orangefreesounds.com

It's Earth Day and what better excuse for a story! 'Three Green Women Of The Hill' is a tale that is very close to my heart and some of you may have heard me tell it before. I thought it was perfect for Earth Day and so I'm sharing a recording of me telling this one live, at one of my online events last year. I hope you will enjoy it as much as I enjoy telling it. It's a story of three ash trees, ethereal beings, greed and lessons in respecting the land.   Join the Stories From Lore group to share folklore facts, music and books. www.facebook.com/groups/storiesfromlore   Music Attribution: Midnight Tale by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) licensed under Creative Commons: Attribution 4.0 license http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/   Sound Effects via orangefreesounds.com

This month Patreons chose the theme of ‘Lights above The Marshes’ and so for this episode I will be looking at the marshes, fens and Carrs of Britain and the folklore surrounding the wee beasties that live there. The story from lore for this episode is ‘The Tiddy Mun.’ In the extended version of this episode available via my Patreon, I will be looking at Lantern Men, Toad Men and the plantlore of the fens, as well as telling the story of 'Long Tom & The Dead Hand.' There are some dark folkloric characters explored in this podcast and so, as always,  I would recommend that you should listen through first before listening with younger members of your household.  To 'Rewild Yourself Through Story', join me on Patreon for digital zines, audio stories, book reviews, digital downloads, folklore and extended episodes of the podcast. www.patreon.com/ddstoryteller For more stories woven with folklore and the old ways you can find me via the following channels: www.facebook.com/ddstoryteller www.instagram.com/dd_storyeller Join the Stories From Lore group for Facebook lives, behind the scenes, folklore, music and books. www.facebook.com/groups/storiesfromlore Music Attribution: Midnight Tale by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) licensed under Creative Commons: Attribution 4.0 license http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Sound Effects via www.orangefreesounds.com Episode Resources Books   Crossley- Holland, Kevin, (1997) The Old Stories: Folk Tales From East Anglia And The Fen Country, Colt Books.  Pryor, Francis (2019) The Fens: Discovering England’s Ancient Depths, Head of Zeus. Marvellous Maps (2020) Craftily Conjured Great British Folklore and Superstition Map O’Neill, Susanna, (2012) Folklore of Lincolnshire, The History Press Simpson, Jacqueline & Roud, Stephen, (2000) A Dictionary Of English Folklore, Oxford University Press.  Westwood, Jennifer (1985) Albion: A legendary Guide. Website Articles:  http://www.law-mag.com/archive/fen-folk/ https://www.cambridge-news.co.uk/news/cambridge-news/fen-tiger-sightings-around-cambridgeshire-17354663    

Today's episode is a bonus episode which explores the stories and folklore that was handed down to us as children.   My guest today is a friend whom I have met through storytelling and who has been kind enough to agree to share these stories with us. She lived for a while in Naples and has Italian relatives. She has many stories of the way in which Italian culture relates to death and as she is able to speak Neapolitan, she has been able to research a fascinating tradition from Naples called the Italian Skull Cult, which she shares with us in this episode as well as some of the anecdotes and urban legends she heard as a child.    The subject of death is very personal and during this conversation we have tried to impart these anecdotes and stories with care and respect but these are obviously our own opinions and there are some concepts within this podcast that may not be suitable for younger members of the family.   I found this whole conversation absolutely fascinating and I hope you do too. I passionately believe that these anecdotes from our oral histories should be preserved and passed on and podcasts seem the perfect way to do this.   If you enjoy this episode and have a story passed down through your ancestors or of a place where you live or used to live, that you would like to share, then please do get in touch as I would love these episodes to become a series within ‘The Stories From Lore Podcast.’   To 'Rewild Yourself Through Story', join me on Patreon for digital zines, audio stories, book reviews, digital downloads, folklore and extended episodes of the podcast. www.patreon.com/ddstoryteller For more stories woven with folklore and the old ways you can find me via the following channels: www.facebook.com/ddstoryteller www.instagram.com/dd_storyeller Join the Stories From Lore group for Facebook lives, behind the scenes, folklore, music and books. www.facebook.com/groups/storiesfromlore Music Attribution: Midnight Tale by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) licensed under Creative Commons: Attribution 4.0 license http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Sound Effects via www.orangefreesounds.com