Podcasts by Five Minute Folklore

#34 - Finale. from 2021-08-04T23:00:05

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#33 - Adze: Vampires of Africa from 2020-08-13T17:29:11

Folklore from West Africa, specifically the areas of Cote d'Ivoire, Ghana, Togo, and Benin, that originate from the Ewe, Akan, Ashanti and Dahomey people.

The story on this episode tells o...

#32 - Strigoi: Vampires of Europe from 2020-06-12T08:58:10

Folklore from Eastern Europe, specifically Romania and Croatia.

The first of two episodes dedicated to vampire folklores. This episode looks at Strigoi, the inspiration for the most famous...

#31 - Curupira & Boto Encantos from 2020-05-01T13:43:03

Folklore from Brazil.

The Protector of the Amazon Forest; Curupira, and Transforming Party-loving Dolphins from the Amazon River; Boto Encantos.

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#30 - Sedna & Qivittoq from 2019-10-12T16:29:15

Folklore from Greenland. The Goddess of the Sea; Sedna, and the exiled wandering spirit; Qivittoq.

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#29 - NyamiNyami from 2019-01-08T14:59:36

The episode is all about the snake spirit river God; NyamiNyami, who lives within the waters of the Zambezi river, that runs between the African countries of Zambia and Zimbabwe. The story on th...

#28 - La Befana from 2018-12-20T06:30

This festive episode of Five Minute Folklore takes a look at La Befana - the Christmas witch of Italy, who visits children to delivery gifts of the eve of Epiphany. There are many similarities b...

#27 - Fatma Al Samha & Fatoom: Daughter of Beggars from 2018-12-06T06:00

This episode features two stories; both longer than usual, from two different African countries - Sudan and Libya. The Sudanese story of Fatma Al Samha, or Fatma The Beautiful if one of the most...

#26 - Vila from 2018-11-22T12:27:42

Slavic folklore originating in Serbia, but told over many European countries, Vila are nature spirits that are also fearsome warriors, and mesmerising dancers. Otherwise known as Wilis, they are...

#25 - Pasancana & El Familiar from 2018-11-08T06:00

This episode covers two different folklores from Argentina - The Legend of the Cactus; Pasancana, and The Devil's fearsome debt collector; El Familiar.

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#24 - Banshee from 2018-10-25T05:00

Celtic folklore. On this Halloween episode, I decided to look at the most famous ghost of them all - The Banshee, an omen of death which originates in Irish folklore. This episode looks at the p...

#23 - Grootslang from 2018-08-30T08:06:28

Folklore from South Africa. Mistakenly created at the dawn of time by the Gods, the Grootslang is a cryptid that now lurks the rivers and caves of South Africa, eating elephants, and hoarding di...

#22 - Suur Tõll from 2018-08-16T09:11:26

Folklore from Estonia - The legend of Suur Tõll, otherwise known as Toell the Great, or Tyll the Giant, who defends his island of Saaremaa, alongside his wife Piret, against the attacking hordes...

#21 - Aldar Kose from 2018-07-19T09:11:39

This episode looks at the legendary trickster from the folklore of Kazakhstan - Aldar Kose. He is a hero of the lower classes who always comes out on top, by outwitting the wealthy.

Contac...

#20 - El Sombrerón from 2018-06-28T05:30

This episode is all about the guitar-playing, hair-braiding, sombrero-wearing, El Sombrerón, from Guatemalan folklore. His music can mesmerise young girls, as he attempts to woo them, and possib...

#19 - Taniwha from 2018-06-14T07:23:09

Maori folklore from New Zealand on this episode - we take a look at the Taniwha, the protective, or dangerous, water-dragons. This episode explores Maori beliefs and superstitions, taniwhas role...

#18 - Eloko from 2018-05-17T05:00

This episode looks at Eloko - the grass-covered trolls which dwell within the rainforests of the Congo. A five-minute story, followed by a closer look at the Eloko, variations on the legends, an...

#17 - Arash The Archer from 2018-03-29T08:25:31

This episode explores the heroic Iranian folklore character of Arash The Archer. He is a symbol of sacrifice and bravery in Persian culture, and his story has been told for many, many years. We ...

#16 - Tikbalang from 2018-03-22T06:00

Folklore from the Philippines. The Tikbalang is half-man, half-horse, and dwells within the forests to trick travellers into losing their way. This episode looks at the many variations of Tikbal...

#15 - La Llorona from 2018-03-15T06:00

Mexican folklore. La Llorona, or The Weeping Woman, has been told in many variations across generations. There are a few versions of the tale on this episode as well as a look at similarities to...

#14 - Boggarts from 2018-03-01T09:55:06

Folklore from the north of England, and my most requested topic - Boggarts. Includes the stories, 'The Farmer and The Boggart', and 'The Legend of Boggart Hole Clough'. I also talk about superst...

#13 - Tatzelwurm from 2018-02-22T08:44:15

Real or Myth? This episode takes a look at The Alps Dragon - Tatzelwurm. We talk about the legend of Heinrich Von Winkelried, variations of the Tatzelwurm, and some real life sightings and hoaxe...

#12 - Headless Horseman from 2018-01-11T09:00:24

This episode looks at Headless Horseman stories from all over the world. From the oldest stories of the Dullahan in Ireland, and the German horsemen written down by the Brothers Grimm, to Ichabo...

#11 - The Rainbow Serpent from 2018-01-04T10:03:19

This week we're taking a look at the world's oldest religious symbol - The Rainbow Serpent, from the indigenous cultures of Australia.

It is an aboriginal creator God whose first images ap...

#10 - Ceridwen & Taliesin from 2017-12-28T05:00

Welsh Folklore this week. The stories of Ceridwen the Enchantress, and Taliesin the Bard were too connected to split into separate episodes, so I will be talking about both on this one. Pagan be...

#9 - Nisse / Tomte from 2017-12-21T05:00

A festive Five Minute Folklore, that looks at the Nisse.

Farm helpers from Scandinavia, who only wish for Christmas Pudding as their payment.

What they are, where they come from, and...

#8 - Anansi from 2017-12-14T05:00

This episode looks at the 'God Of All Stories' - Anansi, the trickster spider.

Originating in Ghana, but spreading across the the Caribbean, and the rest of the world; Anansi stories are s...

#7 - Koschei The Deathless from 2017-12-07T00:30:33

This episode is all about the villainous Russian folklore character - Koschei The Deathless.

I retell the classic story 'The Death Of Koschei The Deathless,' and we talk about some other R...

#6 - Captain Stormalong from 2017-11-30T06:00

We delve into American Tall-Tale Folklore on this episode, to talk about Captain Alfred Bulltop Stormalong.

Pirates, Krakens, Shanties, and more!

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#5 - Ankou from 2017-11-23T06:00

On this episode we learn about the origins of Ankou, who originates in Breton mythology, and is one of many Death representations in folklore.

(*This was the first episode I out together s...

#4 - Momotar? from 2017-11-16T06:00

On this episode we learn about the origins of Momotaro, the Japanese 'Peach Boy', in a more fairy-tale style of story, and his use as role model to children, as well as a World War II propaganda fi...

#3 - Wendigo from 2017-11-09T05:00

On this episode we learn about the origins of the Wendigo, from Native American and Canadian folklore, and also look at the beliefs surrounding it and real life aspects of the legend, including ...

#2 - Skogsrå / Huldra from 2017-11-01T12:00:56

On this episode we learn about the origins and legends of the Skogsrå, or Huldra, from Scandinavian folklore.

I combined a few stories from across Sweden and Norway to put together this we...

#1 - Selkies from 2017-10-26T07:30

On this episode we learn about the origins and legends of Selkies, including the stories - 'Kopakonan; The Seal Woman', 'The Goodman o' Wastness', and 'The Grey / Great Silkie o' Sule Skerry'. Than...

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