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In this episode of the podcast, host Mark Norman discusses some points relating to the folklore of rivers, with a particular focus on their perceived need for sacrifice and to 'claim a heart' each year.
This is followed by a discussion with writer Darren Simpson, the author of a new folk horror book for young adults, 'Thirst', which uses similar themes in its plot.
And finally, the show is closed with a new single from folk duo Lunatraktors, 'Yarrow', based on a Child Ballad.
You can find Darren Simpson online at https://darrensimpsonwrites.co.uk/
Lunatraktors have a website at https://www.lunatraktors.space/
To support The Folklore Podcast, please visit https://wwwpatreon.com/thefolklorepodcast
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In this episode of the podcast, host Mark Norman discusses some points relating to the folklore of rivers, with a particular focus on their perceived need for sacrifice and to 'claim a heart' each year.
This is followed by a discussion with writer Darren Simpson, the author of a new folk horror book for young adults, 'Thirst', which uses similar themes in its plot.
And finally, the show is closed with a new single from folk duo Lunatraktors, 'Yarrow', based on a Child Ballad.
You can find Darren Simpson online at https://darrensimpsonwrites.co.uk/
Lunatraktors have a website at https://www.lunatraktors.space/
To support The Folklore Podcast, please visit https://wwwpatreon.com/thefolklorepodcast

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