<p>Returning for another mini episode, this time Cassie brings you to Ireland, to hear the tale of the four children of the Irish god Lir, turned into swans by a stepmother jealous of their father's love for them.</p>

Returning for another mini episode, this time Cassie brings you to Ireland, to hear the tale of the four children of the Irish god Lir, turned into swans by a stepmother jealous of their father's love for them.

The Tragic Fate of the Children of Lir - Folklore and Superstition

Mythillogical is the podcast where two enthusiasts of mythology, history and folklore try and make sense of the wide variety of fantastic tales told by cultures around the world. We discuss why the same idea can show up in the mythology of cultures on opposite sides of the world, what real events can inspire superstition and folklore, how stories can completely change over time, and where possible try to figure out what could have inspired people to dream up dragons, demons, gods and monsters. May contain wild speculation, terrible puns, and if we’re lucky, actual facts.

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