Stories From Lore - A Folklore And Nature Podcast

Season 4 Episode 1: The Horned Gods - The Folklore of Stags, Hinds and Deer

Welcome to Season 4 and the first theme for this season is ‘The Horned Gods’. In this episode I explore the prince of the forest, the stag and its associated folklore, gods and mythology.  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 (1992) Bestiary: MS Bodley 764, The Folio Society Borges, Jorge Luis, (2002) The Book Of Imaginary Beings, Vintage Books, London Dent, Susie, (2018) Brewers Dictionary Of Phrase & Fable. Monaghan, Patricia, (2014) Encyclopedia of Goddesses & Heroines, New World Library, California.  Nozedar, Adele (2010) The Illustrated Signs & Symbols Sourcebook: An A to Z Compendium Of Over 1000 Designs, Harper Thorsons, London. Russell et al (1973), Folklore. Myths & Legends Of Britain, Reader’s Digest. Websites: Forest law by Jane Winters, Institute of Historical Research  https://earlyenglishlaws.ac.uk/reference/essays/forest-law/ Commoners & Commoning https://www.new-forest-national-park.com/commoners-commoning/ Deer Species - The British Deer Society https://bds.org.uk/information-advice/about-deer/deer-species/ Gundestrup caldron - https://www.britannica.com/topic/Gundestrup-Caldron Cernunnos - https://www.britannica.com/topic/Cernunnos The Legend of Sadhbh - https://stairnaheireann.net/2016/03/17/the-legend-of-sadhbh/ Deer Mythology & Folklore - https://treesforlife.org.uk/into-the-forest/trees-plants-animals/mammals/deer/deer-mythology-and-folklore/ Black Spot - Netflix - https://www.netflix.com/gb/title/81079046 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/

Bonus Episode - Rewilding Stories And A Real Fairytale

Merry Met virtual traveler 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. We interrupt the usual episodes of 'Stories From Lore', as I have some creative projects that I would like to share with you. Stay and indulge me a while whilst I tell you about my Rewilding Stories Box and my new zine series and then tell you a story.  To learn more about the box and zines, please visit www.ddstoryteller.co.uk/shop 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  

Season 3 Episode 7: A Fish In The Net - Folklore of Fish And The Sea

Here it is! The seventh episode of Season 3 of the podcast, the last episode of the season but you will be pleased to know I'm already working on Season 4! I know this episode is a little late but last month was a little bit crazy in one way or another. Hopefully this episode finds you well and you will enjoy a little fishy folklore. This month’s theme is ‘A Fish In The Net’ and for this episode I have some a trip to the beach, the shanty ‘When The Boat Comes In’ some selected folklore of fish and the story of ‘The Fisherman And The Fish’. 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 Breverton, Terry (2010) Breverton’s Nautical Curiosities: A Book Of The Sea, Quercus. Dent, Susie, (2018) Brewers Dictionary Of Phrase & Fable. Russell et al (1973), Folklore. Myths & Legends Of Britain, Reader’s Digest. Websites: Flying Fish - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Flying_fish What is the story of the Flying Fish - https://procaffenation.com/story-flying-fish/ The Flying Fish Dispute - https://britishseafishing.co.uk/the-flying-fish-dispute/ Authentic Barbados Flying Fish https://www.sandals.com/blog/coucou-and-flying-fish-recipe/#:~:text=Flying%20fish%20is%20a%20type,of%20the%20Bajan%20national%20dish. Mālolo: the flying fish  -https://www.mauimagazine.net/malolo/ Ainu Legend of the trout that founded the world - https://japanesemythology.wordpress.com/ainu-legend-of-the-trout-that-founded-the-world/ The White Trout - https://emeraldisle.ie/the-white-trout Fur-Bearing Trout - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fur-bearing_trout#:~:text=The%20fur%2Dbearing%20trout%20(or,%22shaggy%20trout%22%20of%20Iceland. A Guide To Koi In Mythology - https://pondinformer.com/koi-mythology/#:~:text=In%20Japan%2C%20koi%20carp%20are,and%20accepting%20death%20with%20courage. Weird Norfolk  - https://www.edp24.co.uk/lifestyle/heritage/weird-norfolk-storm-witchcraft-kings-lynn-1383266 Folklore Thursday: The Witch Files: Going to Sea in an Eggshell https://folklorethursday.com/folklife/the-witch-files-going-to-sea-in-an-eggshell/ The Big Five - https://britishseafishing.co.uk/the-big-five-fish-species/ Seasick Fish - https://scienceblogs.com/zooillogix/2009/04/22/seasick-fish   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/   With thanks for Clare Mansell for production

Season 3 Episode 6: Reap What You Sow - Folklore of Farming, Allotments and Gardens

Merry Met virtual traveler 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. The spring is here at last and it's time to start sowing the seeds that will provide food for the table in the summer. This month’s theme is ‘Reap What You Sow’ and for this episode I have some nature journaling from the garden as I plant up some dwarf fruit trees, the ballad ‘All The Chickens In The Garden’ the folklore of fruit and vegetables and the story of ‘The Farmer & The Boggart’. 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 Baker, Margaret, (1969) Discovering The Folklore Of Plants, Shire Classics. 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. Harrington-Oakley, Christina, (2020) The Treadwell’s Book Of Plant Magic, Readwells, London. Websites: The History Of Artichokes - https://www.nationalgeographic.com/culture/article/artichokes#:~:text=According%20to%20Greek%20myth%2C%20the,with%20him%20to%20Mount%20Olympus. The History, Mythology and Health Benefits of the Artichoke https://seggiano.com/inspiration/the-history-mythology-and-health-benefits-of-the-artichoke/ The Cornucopia in Greek Mythology https://www.greeklegendsandmyths.com/cornucopia.html Oat Plant Lore https://www.plant-lore.com/oat/ The Legend Of John Barelycorn https://www.learnreligions.com/the-legend-of-john-barleycorn-2562157 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/

Season 3 Episode 5: Kings Under The Hill - Folklore of Sleeping Kings

Merry Met virtual traveler 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. ‘Kings Under The HIll' is this month’s theme and for this episode have some ramblings from the hills with a very special guest, the ballad of  ‘Broomfield Hill’, the folklore of mountains and barrows, kings and sleeping, and I'm telling the story of ‘The King Asleep The Hill’, an old English folktale. 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.   References   Books   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.   Websites:   Glastonbury Tor - https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/glastonbury-tor/features/legends-of-the-tor Hill or Tara - https://boynevalleytours.com/fionn-mac-cumhaill.htm#:~:text=Legend%20has%20it%20that%20Fionn,Ireland%20surrounded%20by%20the%20Fianna. Sutton Hoo Burial - https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/sutton-hoo/features/the-royal-burial-mounds-at-sutton-hoo#:~:text=Sutton%20Hoo%20is%20England's%20Valley,surrounded%20by%20his%20extraordinary%20treasures. Sutton Hoo, British Museum - https://www.britishmuseum.org/collection/death-and-memory/anglo-saxon-ship-burial-sutton-hoo Sutton Hoo - National Geographic - https://www.nationalgeographic.com/history/article/famed-anglo-saxon-ship-burial-sutton-hoo-last-kind Taplow Burial - http://anglosaxon.archeurope.info/index.php?page=taplow Welsh Myth Takes WIng - https://www.theguardian.com/theguardian/2004/nov/20/guardianletters2   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/ https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/   Sound Effects: "Footsteps, Concrete, A.wav" by InspectorJ (www.jshaw.co.uk) "01113 knight fight orginal.wav” and "01560 creepy metal creaks.wav" by RobinHood76 "DrawSword04.mp3” by Yap_Audio_Production "Digging with Shovel OWI.wav" by Allen2001 "Sword Fight.mp3” by 890troller  all from freesound.org   With thanks to Clare Mansell for assistance with production.

Season 3 Episode 4: The Dreadful Wind & Rain - Weather Folklore

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. ‘The Dreadful Wind & Rain' is this month’s theme and for this episode I have some nature journaling notes for you, a ballad named ‘Windy Old Weather’, the folklore of rain, rainbows, fog, mist and storms and I'm telling the story of ‘The Boy Who Went To the North Wind’, collected by Asbjornsen & Moe. My friend Clare Mansell, who has many years experience in audio, has been helping me with production this series and for this episode she's had some fun adding sound effects to the story, so listen out for those and let me know what you thinkl  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 Crumley, Jim, (2018) The Nature Of Winter, Saraband Dent, Susie (2018) Brewers Dictionary of Phrase & Fable (29th Edition), Brewers, Edinburgh Kirkwood, Carol, (2017) And Now, The Weather, BBC Books. Simpson, Jaqueline & Roud, Steve (2000) A Dictionary of English Folklore, Oxford University Press, Oxford. Stephenson, Tom, The Countryside Companion, Odhams Press LTD, London Struthers, Jane (2009) Red Sky At Night: The Book Of Lost Countryside Wisdom, Ebury Press Websites: Weather Lore Sayings - https://www.nps.gov/grte/learn/education/classrooms/upload/Weather-Lore-Sayings.pdf Hether Blether: The Hidden Isle - http://www.orkneyjar.com/folklore/finfolk/hether.htm Dark Mist Descending - Radio Bulgaria - https://bnr.bg/en/post/100220934/a-dark-mist-descending Magical Veils of Mist and Smoke in Folklore - https://signemaene.com/2020/12/17/magical-veils-of-mist-and-smoke-in-folklore/ Credits & 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/ Music leading into the story: ‘Reflections Of Winter by Nature’s Eye via Pixabay licensed under Creative Commons: Attribution 4.0 license http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Sound Effects via www.orangefreesounds.com, www.freesound.org and https://pixabay.com/sound-effects/ Fire sound effect - ‘Fireplace’ by Leosalom via Freesound.org,  licensed under Creative Commons: Attribution 4.0 license http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ With thanks to Clare Mansell for assistance with production. 

Season 3 Episode 3: A Poultry Offer - Chickens in Folklore

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.

Season 3 Episode 2: Written In The Stars - Folklore Of The Night Sky

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

Season 3 Episode 1: Beneath The Snowy Thorn - The Folklore Of Hedgerows

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

Season 2 Episode 7: A Knock At The Door - Folklore Of The Front Door

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