Have you heard of the basilisk? It’s one of Harry Potter’s legendary foes. We’re going back in time and exploring all of the folklore surrounding it. We’ll hang in the 16th century and learn how a basilisk is created. We even learn about a Swiss town that was so worried they had a rooster who produced a basilisk, they put the rooster on trial. Don’t worry, it’s totally above board- he had his own lawyer. 

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Sources

https://www.neatorama.com/story/In-1474-A-Swiss-Rooster-was-Put-on-Trial-for-Laying-an-Egg/

R. McN. Alexander. (1963). The Evolution of the Basilisk. Greece & Rome, 10(2), 170–181. http://www.jstor.org/stable/642817

Monstrum, pbs 

https://www.smithsonianmag.com/history/on-the-trail-of-the-warsaw-basilisk-5691840/

Longwell, S. E. (1917). Myth and Error in the Rise of Natural History. The Scientific Monthly, 4(4), 355–364. http://www.jstor.org/stable/22473

Mysteries at the museum 

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We’re diving into the magical legend of changelings. Learn how the legend started, what exactly a changeling is and why it stuck around for so long. We discuss the power of myth and how, in some cases, it can have tragic consequences.

Sources

Foreword to Jacob and Wilhelm Grimm, The German Legends of the Brothers Grimm, translated by Donald Ward (Philadelphia: Institute for the Study of Human Issues, 1981), v. 1, pp. 1-2.

Changelings, an essay by D.L. Ashliman.

Watching Out for the Children," Jacob and Wilhelm Grimm, German Legends (1816), no. 89.

Dennehy, E. (2016). “WHAT DAMNED YOU?” CHANGELINGS, ‘MYLINGAR’ AND OTHER DEAD CHILD TRADITIONS. Archaeology Ireland, 30(3), 21–25. http://www.jstor.org/stable/43893496

Mac Philib, S. (1991). The Changeling (ML 5058) Irish Versions of a Migratory Legend in Their International Context. Béaloideas, 59, 121–131. https://doi.org/10.2307/20522381

Lore, episode, black stockings 

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We’re interrupting our regularly scheduled programming to bring you a Christmas themed episode. Tis the season to break out our Shakespeare and learn about Elizabethan England. 
Our movie this week is She’s the Man. We’re discussing the play that made it possible, 12th night. Shakespeare uses the cloak of the holiday to get away with creating a topsy turvy world. We’re talking about all things Elizabethan- wassail, king cake, and of course the Lord of Misrule. Intrigued? Check it out, out now! 

Sources! 

Noyes, A. (1915). The Lord of Misrule. The North American Review, 201(714), 673–675. http://www.jstor.org/stable/25108453

https://www.bl.uk/shakespeare/articles/festivity-dressing-up-and-misrule-in-twelfth-night

https://www.writerstheatre.org/blog/gender-shakespeares-stage-history/

https://drewlichtenberg.com/2017/10/07/topsy-turvy-or-the-feast-of-epiphany-twelfth-night/

https://daily.jstor.org/shakespeare-rembrandt-and-twelfth-night/

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Welcome back! This is conclusion to our series on Taylor Swift. Usually we focus on the mythical creatures within movies, but this was a fun detour. We focused on the myths featured in Taylor’s albums. In the previous two episodes, we saw how Taylor wrote songs by referencing famous lovers and other myths. But in the conclusion, we will explore the folklore tales and magical worlds Taylor has created herself!
Come join us for this musical tour in the folklorian woods.

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On today's episode, we are continuing our discussion of Taylor Swift's catalog! Last week was all about pretty princess Taylor and this week, she's tearing it all up. We will be starting with her Red album and end at Lover. We discuss some of our favorite song details and techniques Taylor uses to make her songs resonant so deeply.  And of course we find some Greek mythological illusions and explore the story behind those,  as well as American and Babylonian myths. For example, In look what you made me do, Taylor makes the most of her snake allusions. We’re finding out just what kind mythical snake could pour tea and sweep all your enemies to their doom.

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On this week’s episode, we are starting our series on Taylor Swift.  Usually we do a movie or a tv show, but Taylor has such a rich catalog, we thought we would mix it up.
In this three part series, we will cover every album as we look for allusions to mythology and folklore. Today’s episode covers Taylor’s first three albums when she goes full fairytale princess with her ballgown and tiara. We’re exploring how her music makes the most of these metaphors while also stepping back into the mid aught’s and talking about our teenage crushes. Join us for a fun chat!

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We are covering the legendary Windigo. He's best known as the hulking monster in Pet Sematary. We're telling you all about his origins in Native American lore, how he changed and why. Other tangents include a discussion of where lactose intolerance originated, why colonists never suffered from a smallpox like the Native Americans did, and how Pocahontas inspired Sarah's love of design.

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Sources:
Revenge of the windigo, James Waldram

Stolen Spirits: The Appropriation of the Windigo Spirit in Horror Literature by Kallie Hunchman, Ball State University

Joe Nazare (the appropriation and reclamation of Native American Mythology)

The Manitous: The Spiritual World of the Ojibway, basil johnston 

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GILMORE, D. D. (2003). Monsters: Evil Beings, Mythical Beasts, and All Manner of Imaginary Terrors. University of Pennsylvania Press. http://www.jstor.org/stable/j.ctt3fhdqm

McGee, H. F. (1972). Windigo Psychosis. American Anthropologist, 74(1/2), 244–246. http://www.jstor.org/stable/672146

Rohrl, V. J. (1970). A Nutritional Factor in Windigo Psychosis. American Anthropologist, 72(1), 97–101. http://www.jstor.org/stable/670759

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This week we are exploring what makes Pippi Longstocking so special and endears her to legions of fans. We'll weigh in on the baffling 1969 Swedish film made famous by Gilmore girls and figure out which Gilmore girl is the true Pippi. Tangents on this episode include a discussion of Taylor Swift's new album, the Swedish music industry, and the girl with the dragon tattoo. 
Content warning: The end of the episode features lyrics by Kesha and the explicit words that go along with the song. Fair warning!

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We're covering the beloved Mexican tale of la llorona, known in English as the wailing woman. We're exploring her roots in Aztec mythology and the surprising connection to Greek mythology. Tangents include Gilmore girls, Catherine the great and Elle Fanning!

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This little snippet of an episode is a brief explainer on what we hope to cover on the podcast. We're diving into the world of myths and legends. One each episode, we will take a topic featured in a movie or a film and explore where its roots and how it’s evolved over time. For instance, you might be curious about the fairies from Disney movies or the mysterious wailing woman in Supernatural. We hope to explore the roots of the story, how it’s changed over culture and just how it made it into the movie.

Join us as we have a casual chat and learn about tall tales that have captured the public’s imagination. Thanks for listening! And don’t forget to subscribe, rate, and support us on patreon.

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