Twin Terrors Macabre Manor of Mead Metal and Mayhem

Welcome to the final episode of the year!  Here we discuss the Iron Maiden song "Number of the Beast!"  Have a metal new year!

If you want to read the Burns poem from whence it was derived, go here: http://www.robertburns.org.uk/Assets/Poems_Songs/tamoshanter.htm

If you find yourself enjoying Robbie Burns' poetry, in less than a month, it's Burns Night! https://www.scotland.org/events/burns-night

(Episode art from Jody's owned single)

Welcome to the second Solstice/Christmas episode!  Enjoy a bit on the Mari Lwyd from Wales and hobby horses, as well as more modern winter beasties! 

James also lets you know how he saves all our lives at the Solstice! 

Also, if you like mumming, you might like this song (The Mummer's Song (a Newfoundland Christmas tradition): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FzJW65XwKPY .

Welcome to the second Solstice/Christmas episode!  Enjoy a bit on the Mari Lwyd from Wales and hobby horses, as well as more modern winter beasties! 

James also lets you know how he saves all our lives at the Solstice! 

Also, if you like mumming, you might like this song (The Mummer's Song (a Newfoundland Christmas tradition): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FzJW65XwKPY .

Welcome to another seasonal themed episode!  We figured with all the Halloween episodes, we could at least do one or two at Christmas.  You may notice a distinct theme, though, as we're still sticking with the spooky stuff.  Enjoy our discussion of the history of telling ghost stories at Christmas, some of the horrific beings that roam the country side in the dark of winter, and a bit on traditions.

Mentioned in the episode are these two articles, for your perusing enjoyment:

https://www.smithsonianmag.com/history/plea-resurrect-christmas-tradition-telling-ghost-stories-180967553/?fbclid=IwAR2PlEeM_VDl7gwlVPRTSzeQro2oSy621phJc5oGTIkG42_0a7LUP1AFROI

https://owlcation.com/humanities/The-Crossroads-a-liminal-setting-for-occult-and-supernatural-activities

Happy Yule and see you next week with another Christmas theme as we visit Wales!  Wassail!

Welcome to another seasonal themed episode!  We figured with all the Halloween episodes, we could at least do one or two at Christmas.  You may notice a distinct theme, though, as we're still sticking with the spooky stuff.  Enjoy our discussion of the history of telling ghost stories at Christmas, some of the horrific beings that roam the country side in the dark of winter, and a bit on traditions.

Mentioned in the episode are these two articles, for your perusing enjoyment:

https://www.smithsonianmag.com/history/plea-resurrect-christmas-tradition-telling-ghost-stories-180967553/?fbclid=IwAR2PlEeM_VDl7gwlVPRTSzeQro2oSy621phJc5oGTIkG42_0a7LUP1AFROI

https://owlcation.com/humanities/The-Crossroads-a-liminal-setting-for-occult-and-supernatural-activities

Happy Yule and see you next week with another Christmas theme as we visit Wales!  Wassail!

Finally!  The Terrors discuss part of their title, when they go into the depths of mead (and bees and honey and whats-not), from the ancient Celts to more modern Celtic countries (you know, Ireland, Scotland, Wales, and the lot).  This is part one of a series of three (although I'm sure we'll eventually do more).

If you do want a bit more, go here: https://owlcation.com/social-sciences/Slainte-The-Celtic-Wassail-the-histories-and-folklore-of-mead-and-honey-in-Celtic-lands

Finally!  The Terrors discuss part of their title, when they go into the depths of mead (and bees and honey and whats-not), from the ancient Celts to more modern Celtic countries (you know, Ireland, Scotland, Wales, and the lot).  This is part one of a series of three (although I'm sure we'll eventually do more).

If you do want a bit more, go here: https://owlcation.com/social-sciences/Slainte-The-Celtic-Wassail-the-histories-and-folklore-of-mead-and-honey-in-Celtic-lands