Five Minute Folklore

Aug 04 2021 35 ep. 22 mins 1.6k

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Every episode focuses on a different famous mythological figure. Through atmospheric story-telling we learn the condensed origins of folklore tales from all over the world, and also take a look at varying interpretations, cultural differences, and how the stories have influenced other media. Hosted by Bob Shoy. Contact at [email protected]
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#34 - Finale.

Aug 04 2021 40 mins

This is the end. Thanks for listening! Contact at [email protected] www.fiveminutefolklore.com Buy bonus episodes at https://bobshoy.bandcamp.com/ Support editing time at https://www.patreon.com/bobshoy -Part of The Bob Shoy Podcast Network- Visit http://www.bobshoy.com to discover other podcasts you may enjoy. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy

#33 - Adze: Vampires of Africa

Aug 13 2020 17 mins

Folklore from West Africa, specifically the areas of Cote d'Ivoire, Ghana, Togo, and Benin, that originate from the Ewe, Akan, Ashanti and Dahomey people.The story on this episode tells of the Adze, a creature with the ability to travel as a firefly to sneak into houses and drink the blood of children. Aside from the Adze, two other African vampires are also covered; the Asanbosam,

#32 - Strigoi: Vampires of Europe

Jun 12 2020 32 mins

Folklore from Eastern Europe, specifically Romania and Croatia.The first of two episodes dedicated to vampire folklores. This episode looks at Strigoi, the inspiration for the most famous vampire of all; 'Dracula', from the novel by Bram Stoker. There is a retelling of the opening chapters of 'Dracula' on this episode, as well as the real-life Croatian story of 'Jure Grando'; the f

#31 - Curupira & Boto Encantos

May 01 2020 18 mins

Folklore from Brazil.The Protector of the Amazon Forest; Curupira, and Transforming Party-loving Dolphins from the Amazon River; Boto Encantos.Contact at [email protected] Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

#30 - Sedna & Qivittoq

Oct 12 2019 19 mins

Folklore from Greenland. The Goddess of the Sea; Sedna, and the exiled wandering spirit; Qivittoq.Contact at [email protected] Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

#29 - NyamiNyami

Jan 08 2019 13 mins

The episode is all about the snake spirit river God; NyamiNyami, who lives within the waters of the Zambezi river, that runs between the African countries of Zambia and Zimbabwe. The story on this one is a retelling of actual events that occurred around the construction of the Kariba Dam in the 1950s.Contact at [email protected] Hosted on Acast.

#28 - La Befana

Dec 19 2018 15 mins

This festive episode of Five Minute Folklore takes a look at La Befana - the Christmas witch of Italy, who visits children to delivery gifts of the eve of Epiphany. There are many similarities between her and the more modern Santa Claus, although she is much more closely tied to the traditional Christian Christmas story.Contact at [email protected].

#27 - Fatma Al Samha & Fatoom: Daughter of Beggars

Dec 05 2018 24 mins

This episode features two stories; both longer than usual, from two different African countries - Sudan and Libya. The Sudanese story of Fatma Al Samha, or Fatma The Beautiful if one of the most well known folklores in the ahaji style, and the story of Fatoom is a very strange Libyan tale that I have barely any information on. Contact at [email protected]

#26 - Vila

Nov 22 2018 29 mins

Slavic folklore originating in Serbia, but told over many European countries, Vila are nature spirits that are also fearsome warriors, and mesmerising dancers. Otherwise known as Wilis, they are also the inspiration for the ballet Giselle, and the Veela from the Harry Potter series.Contact at [email protected] Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/priv

#25 - Pasancana & El Familiar

Nov 07 2018 18 mins

This episode covers two different folklores from Argentina - The Legend of the Cactus; Pasancana, and The Devil's fearsome debt collector; El Familiar. Contact at [email protected] Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.