This week Abby and Alan present a non-exhaustive look at winter folklore and mythology from around the globe. From Scotland, Norway and Germany to Japan and Native American mythology. 

This kicks off a multi-part series exploring the intersection of winter and horror from several different categories. 

Sources

• Smithsonian Magazine Article by Dennis Zotigh: The Winter Solstice Begins a Season of Storytelling and Ceremony
• Mythopedia article by Gregory Wright on Cailleach
• Article by Elizabeth Fabowale from OldFolklore.com: The Blizzard Spirit of The Inuit

The Iroquois and The Legends of The First Snowfall, an article from Native American Mythology Worldwide. 

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