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This week, we’re going to look at the bunyip, a large mythical creature— sometimes described as a spirit— from Australian Aboriginal mythology, which is said to lurk in swamps, billabongs, creeks, riverbeds, and waterholes.

This week’s story: “The Bunyip” by Andrew Lang

This episode also included an excerpt from the poem:“The Bunyip” by Oodergoo Noonuccal. You can hear the author reading her poem here: https://www.loc.gov/item/91740839

This episode was researched and written by Lindsey Morse. Niall Cooper assists with writing and editing. Our theme music was composed by Graeme Ronald.

Additional music: "Uluru" by Purple Planet is licensed under CC BY 3.0 / A derivative from the original work

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The kelpie is a shape-shifting water spirit that is said to inhabit the lochs, rivers, and pools of Scotland. Underneath the surface of the water, the kelpie lives in its true, monstrous form, but passers-by beware… the malevolent kelpie can transform at will into a beautiful human or a majestic horse. In these guises, the kelpie does it’s best to lure victims to a watery grave.

This week’s story: “The Kelpie and the 10 Children” by Lindsey Morse & Niall Cooper

This episode also included an excerpt from:“Address to the Deil” by Robert Burns

This episode was researched and written by Lindsey Morse. Niall Cooper assists with writing and editing. Our theme music was composed by Graeme Ronald.

Additional music: "Secret Escapes" by Purple Planet is licensed under CC BY 3.0 / A derivative from the original work

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The show launches Wednesday, July 10rd with three episodes to download. The first episodes will feature: the kelpie, a malevolent water-dwelling creature that haunts Scotland’s lochs, the bunyip, an Australian Aboriginal spirit, and Baba Yaga, the slavic “wicked witch.”

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