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Celtic Myths and Legends Podcast

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A podcast focused on the myths, legends and folkloric creatures of the 6 Celtic Nations; Wales, Scotland, Ireland, Cornwall, Brittany and the Isle of Man.

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United Kingdom

Description:

A podcast focused on the myths, legends and folkloric creatures of the 6 Celtic Nations; Wales, Scotland, Ireland, Cornwall, Brittany and the Isle of Man.

Language:

English


Episodes

Cornish Food, Folklore and Feasten

8/31/2023
Hi everyone! In this episode we take a look at how food plays a role in folklore, cultural customs and our sense of identity! The first part of a two-parter episode, the next part due Sept 31st. Thank you to Magic Mind for sponsoring this episode: if you'd like to give it a go then you go to magicmind.com/celtic and use my code CELTIC20 for 20-50% off your order! :) Cheers! Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/celticmythspod Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/celticmythspodcast Twitter: https://twitter.com/CelticMythsPod Music used at the start of the episode is taken from Beyond the Warriors by Guifrog, licensed under a Attribution 3.0 International License.

Duration:00:38:45

GEF The Talking Mongoose

8/1/2023
In this episode we cover one of the most strange hauntings - that of a talking mongoose! We are off course back to the lovely Isle of Man and this time we are taking a peek at the legend of Gef...the talking mongoose. Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/celticmythspod Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/celticmythspodcast Twitter: https://twitter.com/CelticMythsPod Music used at the start of the episode is taken from Beyond the Warriors by Guifrog, licensed under a Attribution 3.0 International License.

Duration:00:35:13

Ballads of Brittany

6/13/2023
Hello everyone! In this episode we look at an interesting acdemic discussion on authenticity! Barzaz Breiz, or Ballads of Brittany is a 19th century compilations of Breton songs and tales from Théodore Hersart de la Villemarqué. But did he really collect them or make it all up!? Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/celticmythspod Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/celticmythspodcast Twitter: https://twitter.com/CelticMythsPod Music used at the start of the episode is taken from Beyond the Warriors by Guifrog, licensed under a Attribution 3.0 International License.

Duration:00:35:07

Nightmare Scottish Water Horse

5/31/2023
In this episode we are covering one of the most iconic pieces of Scottish folklore and mythology. The Kelpie. These nightmarish waterhoerses have often been confused with other creatures, so just how nasty ar ethey really? (spoiler: Very!!) Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/celticmythspod Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@celtic_sian Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/celticmythspodcast Twitter: https://twitter.com/CelticMythsPod Music used at the start of the episode is taken from Beyond the Warriors by Guifrog, licensed under a Attribution 3.0 International License.

Duration:00:24:40

Irish Vampires

4/30/2023
Despite the catchy (and simplstic title!) we are going to be discussing a few different irish folktales in this episode. All of them loosely 'vampiric' in one way or another. The Abhartach, the Dearg Due, the leannán sídhe and the sluagh. Thanks for listening! Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/celticmythspod Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@celtic_sian Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/celticmythspodcast Twitter: https://twitter.com/CelticMythsPod Music used at the start of the episode is taken from Beyond the Warriors by Guifrog, licensed under a Attribution 3.0 International License.

Duration:00:31:52

Mabinogi and Mythology

3/26/2023
I asked the lovely people of patreon whether they wanted the Mabinogion or a Mythological creature and it was almost even, so I decided to try and do both! Enjoy :) In this episode we finally cover the first branch :) Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/celticmythspod Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@celtic_sian Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/celticmythspodcast Twitter: https://twitter.com/CelticMythsPod Music used at the start of the episode is taken from Beyond the Warriors by Guifrog, licensed under a Attribution 3.0 International License.

Duration:01:13:11

Pobel Vean Little Folk of Cornwall

2/28/2023
In this episode we explore the different types of Cornish piskies, in a sort of revamped, updated version of my very first episode!! Lots more information to share so why not?! There's piskies that like the moors, piskies that like the underground, abandoned buildings, fish...there's a piskie for everyone! Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/celticmythspod Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@celtic_sian Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/celticmythspodcast Twitter: https://twitter.com/CelticMythsPod Music used at the start of the episode is taken from Beyond the Warriors by Guifrog, licensed under a Attribution 3.0 International License.

Duration:01:06:26

Manx Magic

1/31/2023
In this episode we explore some of the different types of magic practitioners in the Isle of Man including witch-doctors and necromancers!

Duration:00:30:32

Breton Ankou, The Henchman of Death

10/23/2022
Hello everyone!! Today in this spooky, halloween appropriate episode we return to the beautiful and often melancholy rural countryside of Brittany to meet the frightening Henchman of Death and Church Guardian....the skeletal, hat wearing, scythe carrying Ankou! Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/celticmythspod Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@celtic_sian Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/celticmythspodcast Twitter: https://twitter.com/CelticMythsPod Music used at the start of the episode is taken from Beyond the Warriors by Guifrog, licensed under a Attribution 3.0 International License.

Duration:00:33:54

Selkies and Seal Husbands

8/30/2022
Hello everyone! In this episode we finally cover one of my absolute favourite folkloric creatures: the Selkie! How can we use folklore to talk about difficult contemporary situations? And what about the (seal) men!!? Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/celticmythspod Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@celtic_sian Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/celticmythspodcast Twitter: https://twitter.com/CelticMythsPod

Duration:00:25:02

Headless Horsemen

6/28/2022
In this episode we discuss the Irish legend of the Dullahan, a headless horsemen galloping around rural Ireland as a death portent. Spooky stuff!

Duration:00:31:10

BONUS EP: Sian's Yarns 1

12/12/2021
Hi everyone! I made up a little Cornish christmas story today inspired by the myths and legends of Cornwall so hopefully you enjoy it! Happy holidays everyone! xx Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/celticmythspod Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@celtic_sian Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/celticmythspodcast Twitter: https://twitter.com/CelticMythsPod

Duration:00:18:25

Welsh Hags

11/14/2021
This episode we have a cheeky little introduction the Welsh hags Cyhyraeth and Gwrach y Rhybin! Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/celticmythspod Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@celtic_sian Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/celticmythspodcast Twitter: https://twitter.com/CelticMythsPod Music used at the start and end of episode is taken from Beyond the Warriors by Guifrog, licensed under a Attribution 3.0 International License.

Duration:00:30:34

Cornish Urban Legends

7/2/2021
Ooops! I uploaded an old file, this should be correct!! Hello everyone!! It's been awhile, hasn't it? I'm very rusty with podcasting but I hope you will enjoy this episode touching upon the Owlman of Mawnan Smith, Morgawr the Falmouth sea serpent and of course...the Beast of Bodmin Moor. Thank you for your patience!!

Duration:00:18:17

Friendly Manx Merman

11/29/2020
Hello everyone! Finally back with the TWENTIETH episode for you all! Here he learn about the friendly merman from Manx folklore ''Yn Dooinney Marrey'' and also a little bit of love for Manx cultural activist and historian Sophia Morrison who was a badass lady!

Duration:00:21:21

Breton Yan-gant-y-tan

6/28/2020
In this episode you'll learn about the hairy demon that haunts the countryside of Brittany with a torch hand and a taste for golden chains! We will also be exploring symbolism and similar creatures in other Celtic myths and legends! Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/celticmythspod Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/celticmythspodcast Twitter: https://twitter.com/CelticMythsPod Music used at the start and end of episode is taken from Beyond the Warriors by Guifrog, licensed under a Attribution 3.0 International License.

Duration:00:45:59

Northern Lights, Storm Kelpies and Green Maidens

5/9/2020
Learn about Giants fighting in the northern sky, storm Kelpies drowning sailors and why you should always keep your bargains with Green Ladies... Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/celticmythspod Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/celticmythspodcast Twitter: https://twitter.com/CelticMythsPod Music used at the start of episode is taken from Beyond the Warriors by Guifrogis, licensed under a Attribution 3.0 International License. Text read - Wonder Tales from Scottish Myth and Legend taken from: https://www.sacred-texts.com/neu/celt/tsm/tsm08.htm First piece of music used (other than the intro) is Now We Ride by Alexander Nakarada (www.serpentsoundstudios.com) Licensed under Creative Commons BY Attribution 4.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ The rest of the pieces of music and sound effects were taken from audioblocks.com

Duration:00:54:44

BONUS EP 1

4/10/2020
Hello, this is the first compilation of mini episodes. So...bonus episode! Here we learn about the Welsh dragon, Scottish unicorns, Irish cures, Cornish pixies, Irish fairies, scottish fairies, there's a few fairies okay! Let me know if you enjoyed this and think I should continue making them.

Duration:02:12:06

The Exile of the Sons of Uisliu

4/8/2020
This beautiful, and tragic romantic tale is part of the Ulster Cycle. There is something truly amazing about the blend of magical realism, tragedy, and realism in Irish medieval literature. Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/celticmythspod Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/celticmythspodcast Twitter: https://twitter.com/CelticMythsPod Music used at the start of episode is taken from Beyond the Warriors by Guifrogis, licensed under a Attribution 3.0 International License.

Duration:00:41:21

Mabinogion: Math, son of Mathonwy

2/22/2020
Here I share with you the fourth, and most complex branch of the wonderful Mabinogion. I give you some context on the Mabinogion - what it is and how it can be interpreted. Enjoy! Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/celticmythspod Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/celticmythspodcast Twitter: https://twitter.com/CelticMythsPod Music used at the start of episode is taken from Beyond the Warriors by Guifrogis, licensed under a Attribution 3.0 International License.

Duration:02:12:17