Ashley kicks off our Scottish triptych with a myth about the Corryvreckan Whirlpool that centers on a young Scandinavian prince’s attempt to earn the Lord of the Isles’s daughter’s hand in marriage. The appetizer course touches on how this myth was almost certainly shaped by Scotland’s history, and for dessert, Ashley offers up a discussion of Charybdis, one of her favorite figures from Greek mythology. If you’re interested in a fun, if chaotic, journey, we think you’ll enjoy this opening to our tour of Scotland. And we PROMISE no virgins were injured in the making of this episode.To stay on top of all the latest from Pineapple Pizza Podcast, be sure to check out our website at www.pineapplepizzapodcast.com where you will find links to merch, Patreon and a variety of ways to support the show, as well as detailed episode descriptions and regional specials. Help our show grow by leaving us a review on Apple Podcasts at https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/pineapple-pizza-podcast/id1543640038Or on Podchaser at https://www.podchaser.com/podcasts/pineapple-pizza-podcast-1568165You can also send mail to: Pineapple Pizza PodcastPO Box 341Wyoming, MN 55092Remember, no matter how you slice it, you’re awesome and we love you.Sources:“The Whirlpool of Corryvreckan.” The Hazel Tree. https://www.thehazeltree.co.uk/2012/07/07/the-whirlpool-of-corryvreckan/ “The Legend of the Scandinavian Prince.” The Corryvreckan Whirlpool. https://whirlpool-scotland.co.uk/legend/“Romantic Scottish Legends.” Secret Scotland. https://www.secret-scotland.com/blog/scotland-travel-blog-february-2014Rebecca McQuilian. “Mystery of Corryvreckan uncovered by scientists.” The Herald. https://www.heraldscotland.com/news/13082973.mystery-corryvreckan-uncovered-scientists/“Gulf of Corryvreckan.” Wikipedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gulf_of_Corryvreckan“Kingdom of Alba.” Wikipedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kingdom_of_Alba“Charybdis.” Wikipedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Charybdis“History.” Scotland.org. https://www.scotland.org/about-scotland/history-timeline

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