Five Minute Folklore

Five Minute Folklore

By Bob ShoySociety & CultureHistory
Download on the App Store

Five Minute Folklore episodes

  • #4 - Momotarō

    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 figure.

    The story of 'The Monkey-Crab Battle' is also covered.

    Thanks to Rick Dove, James Mildenstein, Karen Chapman, Malcolm Shoyer and Rebecca Chapman for providing voices on this episode.

    Contact at [email protected]

    www.fiveminutefolklore.com


    Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    22 min
  • #3 - Wendigo

    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 Wendigo Psychosis and Wendigo Hunters.

    There are lots of Wendigo tales out there, so more than one story this week - The First Dog, Windigo, and The Wendigo Child.

    Thanks to Rick Dove, James Mildenstein, Malcolm Shoyer and Rebecca Chapman for providing voices on this episode.

    Contact at [email protected]

    www.fiveminutefolklore.com


    Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    29 min
  • #2 - Skogsrå / Huldra

    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 week's Five Minute Folklore.

    Thanks to Nordic for use of the song 'Döden', HerrSpelman for his song 'Trasklåt', and to Alice Bergqvist for providing the voice of the Skogrå.

    Contact at [email protected]

    www.fiveminutefolklore.com


    Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    23 min
  • #1 - Selkies
    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'. Thanks to Dora Darling-Swann for use of the songs 'The Selkie (or) From The Sea', and 'Silkie Song / The Grey Selkie Of Suleskerry', and to Rebecca Chapman & Rick Dove for providing voices. Contact at [email protected]

    Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    26 min

About Five Minute Folklore

From the publisher's feed

Every episode focuses on a different famous mythological figure. Through atmospheric story-telling we learn the condensed origins of folklore tales from all over the world, and also take a look at…