By Dawn Nelson: Author, Consultant & Performance Storyteller
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Season 4 concludes with Episode 7 – Fleeing Food. In this episode we’re exploring some of the folklore, nature and stories surrounding tales of runaway gingerbread men, pancakes and bannock breads.
There are some dark folkloric characters explored in this podcast and so, as always, I would recommend that you should listen through first before listening with younger members of your household.
For more folklore and stories and an archive of up to 100 posts exclusively for paid subscribers, you can subscribe to my ‘Substack, Cerridwen’s Cauldron’. Just hop over to Substack and search for Cerridwen’s Cauldron or use the link in the show notes and you upgrade to paid for just £5 a month for an extra dose of wild storytelling to your inbox.
As always you can find me via the following channels:
www.facebook.com/ddstoryteller
www.instagram.com/dd_storyeller
References
Books:
Beeton, Isobella, (1994) Mrs Beeton's Book of Cookery and Household Management, Orion, revised edition.
Zipes, Jack, (2014) The Original Folk and Fairy Tales of the Brothers Grimm: The Complete First Edition, Princeton University Press.
Asbjorsen & Moe, (2013) East of the Sun and West of the Moon - Old Tales from the North, Pook Press.
Websites:
The Gingerbread Man and Other Runaway Foods
https://www.smithsonianmag.com/arts-culture/the-gingerbread-man-and-other-runaway-foods-2255339/The Runaway Pancake – ATU 2025 list - https://sites.pitt.edu/~dash/type2025.html
Season 4 continues with Episode 6 – The Bells, The Bells. In this episode we’re exploring some of the folklore, nature and stories surrounding church bells.
There are sometimes dark folkloric characters explored in this podcast and so, as always, I would recommend that you should listen through first before listening with younger members of your household.
For more folklore and stories and podcast extras, you can subscribe to my ‘Substack, Cerridwen’s Cauldron’. Just hop over to Substack and search for Cerridwen’s Cauldron or use the link in the show notes and you upgrade to paid for just £5 a month for an extra dose of wild storytelling to your inbox.
As always you can find me via the following channels:
www.facebook.com/ddstoryteller
www.instagram.com/dd_storyeller
References:
Books:
Ashe, Geoffrey et al (1973), Folklore Myths and Legends Of Britain, Readers Digest
Westwood & Simpson (2005) The Lore Of The Land, Penguin Books
Schneidau, Lisa (2022) River Folk Tales, The History Press
Online:
St Clements Bells ringing -
The Bells The Bells - https://literature.stackexchange.com/questions/23549/origin-of-the-bells-the-bells-quote
For Whom The Bell Tolls by John Donne - https://allpoetry.com/For-whom-the-Bell-Tolls
Folklore Thursday – Folklore of Bells - Folklore Thursday - https://folklorethursday.com/folklife/the-folklore-of-bells/
Superstition – Fun With Bells - https://funwithbells.com/episode/superstition
Church Bell Ringing Explained - https://restless.co.uk/leisure-and-lifestyle/art-and-culture/church-bell-ringing-explained/
Method Names - https://www.treblesgoing.org.uk/methodringing.html#
Bosham bell - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bosham#:~:text=There%20is%20a%20legend%20that,joined%20in%2C%20destroying%20the%20ship.
https://www.1066.co.nz/Mosaic%20DVD/text/buildings/boshamchurch.htm
Forrabury Bells - https://sacred-texts.com/neu/eng/prwe/prwe305.htm
Season 4 continues with Episode 5 – Castle Dwellers. In this episode we’re exploring some of the folklore, nature and stories surrounding castle ruins.
There are some dark folkloric characters explored in this podcast and so, as always, I would recommend that you should listen through first before listening with younger members of your household.
For more folklore and stories and podcast extras, you can subscribe to my ‘Substack, Cerridwen’s Cauldron’. Just hop over to Substack and search for Cerridwen’s Cauldron or use the link in the show notes and you upgrade to paid for just £5 a month for an extra dose of wild storytelling to your inbox.
As always you can find me via the following channels:
www.facebook.com/ddstoryteller
www.instagram.com/dd_storyeller
References:
Books:
Ashe, Geoffrey et al (1973), Folklore Myths and Legends Of Britain, Readers Digest
Henderson, William (1879). Folklore of the Northern Counties of England and the Borders (2nd ed.) W. Satchell, Peyton & Co
Jeffs, Amy (2023) Storyland: A New Mythology of Britain, Quercus Publishing
Westwood & Simpson (2005) The Lore Of The Land, Penguin Books
Online:
The Princes In The Tower - https://www.hrp.org.uk/tower-of-london/history-and-stories/the-princes-in-the-tower/#gs.5115me
The Ravens - https://www.hrp.org.uk/tower-of-london/whats-on/the-ravens/#gs.511dzx
Caring For Our Raven – Includes Munin’s escape story -
Welsh Myth Takes Wing –
https://www.theguardian.com/theguardian/2004/nov/20/guardianletters2
Sussex Giants - http://www.sussexarch.org.uk/saaf/giants.html
Mythical Creatures – Episode 4 - Redcaps - https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m001tj0y
Last Tuesday Society Lecture – 25th January 2024 – John Clark – Gog & Magog -
https://www.thelasttuesdaysociety.org
Season 4 continues with Episode 4 – ‘Persephone’s Pomegranate’. In this episode we’re exploring the folklore, nature and stories of the underworld.
On occasion there are dark folkloric characters explored in this podcast and so, as always, I would recommend that you should listen through first before listening with younger members of your household.
For more folklore, stories and podcast extras, you can subscribe to my Substack, ‘Cerridwen’s Cauldron’. Just hop over to Substack and search for Cerridwen’s Cauldron or use the link in the show notes and you upgrade to paid for just £5 a month for an extra dose of wild storytelling to your inbox.
As always you can find me via the following channels:
www.facebook.com/ddstoryteller
www.instagram.com/dd_storyeller
References:
Haynes, Natalie (2023) Divine Might
Nelson, Dawn - Online and Live Events - www.ddstoryteller.co.uk/events.
Stephens, G Arbour, Folklore Volume 46 Issue 2, (1935) - Was Dozmare Pool a Celtic Lake of the Underworld? https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/abs/10.1080/0015587X.1935.9718597
5 Things You Didn’t Know About Pomegranates - https://www.kew.org/read-and-watch/surprising-pomegranate-facts#:~:text=In%20Greek%20mythology%2C%20the%20pomegranate,myth%20of%20Hades%20and%20Persephone.
Ancient and Veteran Churchyard Trees - https://www.caringforgodsacre.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/ANCIENT-YEW.pdf
King Arthur’s Adventures In The Underworld By Jon Kaneko-James - https://www.spookyisles.com/king-arthur-underworld/
The Nine Worlds Helheim - https://norse-mythology.org/cosmology/the-nine-worlds/helheim/
Merry Met One And All,
Today was my last full day of storytelling before the festivities of the season commence. It is also the winter solstice, traditionally celebrated between the 21st and 23rd of December, a chance to pause and honour the shortest day of the year and the coming light.
I’m sharing a minute of quietude with you this evening. This is a moment I had whilst I prepared for storytelling sessions at The Weald & Downland Living Museum, a place and space I’m incredibly grateful to tell in.
Tomorrow is the shortest day and from that point forward the days will gradually get longer. Imperceptible at first but gathering momentum until we eventually reach the vernal equinox, when balance returns once more.
Take a moment to pause with the fire and the flickering flame of the parafin lamp as we welcome the return of the light this solstice.
Blessed be and a merry winter solstice to all
Season 4 continues with Episode 3 – Wise Old Salmon. In this episode we’re exploring the folklore, nature and stories of the ever resilient and persevering salmon.
On occasion there are dark folkloric characters explored in this podcast and so, as always, I would recommend that you should listen through first before listening with younger members of your household.
For more folklore and stories and podcast extras, you can subscribe to my ‘Substack, Cerridwen’s Cauldron’. Just hop over to Substack and search for Cerridwen’s Cauldron or use the link in the show notes and you upgrade to paid for just £5 a month for an extra dose of wild storytelling to your inbox.
As always you can find me via the following channels:
www.facebook.com/ddstoryteller
www.instagram.com/dd_storyeller
References
Books
Readers Digest, (1973) Folklore Myths And Legends Of Britain.
Thompson, Siolo, (2021) Winterseer Animal Companion Oracle, Llewellyn.
Westwood, Jennifer & Kingshill, Sophia (1988) The Fabled Coast: Legends & Traditions From Aroudn The Shores Of Britain and Ireland, Random House Books.
Westwood, Jennifer & Kingshill, Sophia (2011) The Lore of Scotland, Arrow Books.
Westwood, Jennifer (1987) Albion: A Guide To Legendary Britain, Paladin.
Websites:
Salmon Mythology & Foklore - https://treesforlife.org.uk/into-the-forest/trees-plants-animals/others/salmon/salmon-mythology-and-folklore/#:~:text=The%20Celts%20associated%20the%20salmon,it%2C%20thereby%20gaining%20all%20knowledge.
Salmon Folklore - https://thenestcollective.co.uk/salmon-folklore/
Salmon - https://www.cambrianwildwood.org/species/salmon/
New report warns of threat to small salmon populations -
https://naturalresources.wales/about-us/news-and-blogs/news/new-report-warns-of-threat-to-small-salmon-populations/?lang=en#:~:text=“Climate%20change%20is%20the%20most,survival%20in%20many%20Welsh%20rivers.
The Missing salmon - https://oceanographicmagazine.com/features/missing-salmon-alliance/
DD Storyteller on YouTube - www.youtube.com/ddstoryteller
Music Attribution:
Intro & Outro Music: Midnight Tale by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) licensed under Creative Commons: Attribution 4.0 license http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
Incidental Music – Celtic Ambient Loop via Pixabay.
It’s back! Season 4 continues with Episode 2 – Strawberries Fair - and in this episode I’m exploring the folklore of the humble strawberry, both wild and propagated with lashings of cream and perhaps a scone or two.
Podcast extras for paid subscribers can be found in the tab at the top of this Substack. The extras for this episode include: a recipe for Strawberry Salsa which we have been eating lots of in our household recently, a short audio which is a whistle stop tour of some of my favourite story collectors of which the Grimm Brothers are one, a written version of the folklore included in this podcast and a link to a Spotify playlist which includes a variety of strawberry themed music.
On occasion there are dark folkloric characters explored in this podcast and so, as always, I would recommend that you should listen through first before listening with younger members of your household.
For more folklore and stories and podcast extras, you can subscribe to my ‘Substack, Cerridwen’s Cauldron’. Just hop over to Substack and search for Cerridwen’s Cauldron or use the link in the show notes and you upgrade to paid for just £5 a month for an extra dose of wild storytelling to your inbox.
As always you can find me via the following channels:
www.facebook.com/ddstoryteller
www.instagram.com/dd_storyeller
References
Books
Baker, Margaret (2018) Discovering The Folklore Of Plants, Shire Publications Ltd
Dent, Susie, (2018) Brewers Dictionary Of Phrase & Fable.
Nozedar, Adele (2010) The Illustrated Signs & Symbols Sourcebook: An A to Z Compendium Of Over 1000 Designs, Harper Thorsons, London.
Nozedar, Adele (2012) The Hedgerow Handbook: Recipes, Remedies & Rituals, Square Peg.
Mabey, Richard (1986), The Journals Of Gilbert White (1751-1773) Volume 1 edited by Francesca Greenoak, Century Hudson Ltd.
Wright, John (2020) The Foragers Calendar, Profile Books
Websites:
Cwmffrwd Farm Campsite - https://www.thewildofthewords.co.uk/cwmffrwdfarm
Highland Titles - https://www.highlandtitles.com/blog/clan-fraser-scotland
From the Pulpit: Strawberries and a fruitful faith -
https://eu.argusleader.com/story/news/2015/06/06/pulpit-strawberries-fruitful-faith/28373763/#
Heironymous Bosch, Garden Of Earthly Delights via Museo Del Prado. https://www.museodelprado.es/en/the-collection/art-work/the-garden-of-earthly-delights-triptych/02388242-6d6a-4e9e-a992-e1311eab3609?searchid=d094b55c-c9ff-a7d7-90f8-727dbbe2b8f1
The Garden’s Trust - https://thegardenstrust.blog/2017/05/20/saints-sinners-sex-and-strawberries/
The Story Of The Strawberry - https://www.historyworkshop.org.uk/food/the-story-of-the-strawberry
Strawberries: The Fruits Of Love - https://mythcrafts.com/2019/07/25/strawberries-the-fruits-of-love/
Music Attribution:
Intro & Outro Music: Midnight Tale by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) licensed under Creative Commons: Attribution 4.0 license http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
Incidental Music – Celtic Ambient Loop via Pixabay.
Welcome to Season 4 and the first theme for this season is ‘The Horned Gods’. In this episode I explore the prince of the forest, the stag and its associated folklore, gods and mythology.
On occasion there are dark folkloric characters explored in this podcast and so, as always, I would recommend that you should listen through first before listening with younger members of your household.
To 'Rewild Yourself Through Story', join me on patreon for digital zines, a book club, audio stories, previews, earlier extended versions of this podcast and online workshop.
www.patreon.com/ddstoryteller
For more stories woven with folklore and the old ways you can find me via the following channels:
www.facebook.com/ddstoryteller
www.instagram.com/dd_storyeller
References
Books
Barber, Richard (1992) Bestiary: MS Bodley 764, The Folio Society
Borges, Jorge Luis, (2002) The Book Of Imaginary Beings, Vintage Books, London
Dent, Susie, (2018) Brewers Dictionary Of Phrase & Fable.
Monaghan, Patricia, (2014) Encyclopedia of Goddesses & Heroines, New World Library, California.
Nozedar, Adele (2010) The Illustrated Signs & Symbols Sourcebook: An A to Z Compendium Of Over 1000 Designs, Harper Thorsons, London.
Russell et al (1973), Folklore. Myths & Legends Of Britain, Reader’s Digest.
Websites:
Forest law by Jane Winters, Institute of Historical Research
https://earlyenglishlaws.ac.uk/reference/essays/forest-law/
Commoners & Commoning https://www.new-forest-national-park.com/commoners-commoning/
Deer Species - The British Deer Society https://bds.org.uk/information-advice/about-deer/deer-species/
Gundestrup caldron - https://www.britannica.com/topic/Gundestrup-Caldron
Cernunnos - https://www.britannica.com/topic/Cernunnos
The Legend of Sadhbh - https://stairnaheireann.net/2016/03/17/the-legend-of-sadhbh/
Deer Mythology & Folklore - https://treesforlife.org.uk/into-the-forest/trees-plants-animals/mammals/deer/deer-mythology-and-folklore/
Black Spot - Netflix - https://www.netflix.com/gb/title/81079046
Music Attribution:
Intro & Outro Music: Midnight Tale by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) licensed under Creative Commons: Attribution 4.0 license http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
Merry Met virtual traveler and welcome to Stories From Lore. A monthly podcast that invites you to ‘Rewild Yourself Through Story,‘ by exploring nature, folklore and the stories it inspires. My name is Dawn Nelson and I am an author and professional storyteller.
We interrupt the usual episodes of 'Stories From Lore', as I have some creative projects that I would like to share with you. Stay and indulge me a while whilst I tell you about my Rewilding Stories Box and my new zine series and then tell you a story.
To learn more about the box and zines, please visit www.ddstoryteller.co.uk/shop
To 'Rewild Yourself Through Story', join me on patreon for digital zines, a book club, audio stories, previews, earlier extended versions of this podcast and online workshop.
www.patreon.com/ddstoryteller
For more stories woven with folklore and the old ways you can find me via the following channels:
www.facebook.com/ddstoryteller
www.instagram.com/dd_storyeller
Here it is! The seventh episode of Season 3 of the podcast, the last episode of the season but you will be pleased to know I'm already working on Season 4! I know this episode is a little late but last month was a little bit crazy in one way or another. Hopefully this episode finds you well and you will enjoy a little fishy folklore.
This month’s theme is ‘A Fish In The Net’ and for this episode I have some a trip to the beach, the shanty ‘When The Boat Comes In’ some selected folklore of fish and the story of ‘The Fisherman And The Fish’.
On occasion there are dark folkloric characters explored in this podcast and so, as always, I would recommend that you should listen through first before listening with younger members of your household.
To 'Rewild Yourself Through Story', join me on patreon for digital zines, a book club, audio stories, previews, earlier extended versions of this podcast and online workshop.
www.patreon.com/ddstoryteller
For more stories woven with folklore and the old ways you can find me via the following channels:
www.facebook.com/ddstoryteller
www.instagram.com/dd_storyeller
References
Books
Breverton, Terry (2010) Breverton’s Nautical Curiosities: A Book Of The Sea, Quercus.
Dent, Susie, (2018) Brewers Dictionary Of Phrase & Fable.
Russell et al (1973), Folklore. Myths & Legends Of Britain, Reader’s Digest.
Websites:
Flying Fish - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Flying_fish
What is the story of the Flying Fish - https://procaffenation.com/story-flying-fish/
The Flying Fish Dispute - https://britishseafishing.co.uk/the-flying-fish-dispute/
Authentic Barbados Flying Fish https://www.sandals.com/blog/coucou-and-flying-fish-recipe/#:~:text=Flying%20fish%20is%20a%20type,of%20the%20Bajan%20national%20dish.
Mālolo: the flying fish -https://www.mauimagazine.net/malolo/
Ainu Legend of the trout that founded the world - https://japanesemythology.wordpress.com/ainu-legend-of-the-trout-that-founded-the-world/
The White Trout - https://emeraldisle.ie/the-white-trout
Fur-Bearing Trout - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fur-bearing_trout#:~:text=The%20fur%2Dbearing%20trout%20(or,%22shaggy%20trout%22%20of%20Iceland.
A Guide To Koi In Mythology - https://pondinformer.com/koi-mythology/#:~:text=In%20Japan%2C%20koi%20carp%20are,and%20accepting%20death%20with%20courage.
Weird Norfolk - https://www.edp24.co.uk/lifestyle/heritage/weird-norfolk-storm-witchcraft-kings-lynn-1383266
Folklore Thursday: The Witch Files: Going to Sea in an Eggshell
https://folklorethursday.com/folklife/the-witch-files-going-to-sea-in-an-eggshell/
The Big Five - https://britishseafishing.co.uk/the-big-five-fish-species/
Seasick Fish - https://scienceblogs.com/zooillogix/2009/04/22/seasick-fish
Music Attribution:
Intro & Outro Music: Midnight Tale by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) licensed under Creative Commons: Attribution 4.0 license http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
With thanks for Clare Mansell for production
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