This podcast accompanies the weekly folklore articles at icysedgwick.com. It covers witchcraft and the folklore of plants, weird objects, and British legends, among other things!
Latest episodes
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15 min
Folklore of Bluebells, Daffodils & Hydrangeas
Common garden flowers can be just as exciting as their showy toxic counterparts. Learn some of the folklore of bluebells, daffodils and hydrangeas in this week's episode of Fabulou…
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15 min
Folklore of Bluebells, Daffodils & Hydrangeas
Common garden flowers can be just as exciting as their showy toxic counterparts. Learn some of the folklore of bluebells, daffodils and hydrangeas in this week's episode of Fabulou…
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17 min
The Folklore of Nightshade, Foxgloves & Angel’s Trumpet
The folklore of flowers is a huge topic, but it's often among the poisonous plants that we find the most interesting stories. This episode focuses on the folklore and magical prope…
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17 min
The Folklore of Nightshade, Foxgloves & Angel’s Trumpet
The folklore of flowers is a huge topic, but it's often among the poisonous plants that we find the most interesting stories. This episode focuses on the folklore and magical prope…
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17 min
The Folklore of Nightshade, Foxgloves & Angel’s Trumpet
The folklore of flowers is a huge topic, but it's often among the poisonous plants that we find the most interesting stories. This episode focuses on the folklore and magical prope…
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19 min
The Origin Myths of the Zodiac's Water Signs
The signs of the Zodiac each have their own origin myths. In this week's episode of Fabulous Folklore, let's look at the legends behind the water signs: Cancer, Scorpio, and Pisces…
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17 min
The Origin Myths of the Zodiac's Air Signs
The signs of the Zodiac each have their own origin myths. In this week's episode of Fabulous Folklore, let's look at the legends behind the air signs: Gemini, Libra, and Aquarius!…
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18 min
The Origin Myths of the Zodiac's Earth Signs
The signs of the Zodiac each have their own origin myths. In this week's episode of Fabulous Folklore, let's look at the legends behind the earth signs: Taurus, Virgo, and Capricor…
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19 min
The Origin Myths of the Zodiac's Fire Signs
The signs of the Zodiac each have their own origin myths. In this week's episode of Fabulous Folklore, let's look at the legends behind the fire signs: Aries, Leo, and Sagittarius!…
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17 min
Why do people still see ghostly monks in the UK?
Among the kingdoms of the UK, sightings of ghostly monks still appear from time to time. But why are they such common figures to manifest? Let's find out in this week's episode of…
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18 min
Exploring Strange Tales Of Civil War Ghosts In England
Tales of Civil War ghosts are common in England, whose Civil War marked a bloody 9 year period. Let's explore haunted battlefields and pubs in this week's episode of Fabulous Folkl…
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19 min
These 5 UK Castles Feature A Green Lady Ghost
Grey or white ladies are famous in British ghost stories. But what about the Green Lady? Some think she's a nature elemental, others a fairy woman. Or is she a sad spirit of a lone…
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20 min
Hawthorn Folklore: Fairies and the May Day tree
The hawthorn is believed to be the fairy tree and it's unlucky to bring indoors. What other folklore should you know about this magical tree? Find out in this week's episode of Fab…
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17 min
Elder Trees: Medicine, Protection, and Witches
Elder trees are a common sight in the UK. They're also complex, between protection from and for witches. Which of these roles is true? Find out in this week's episode of Fabulous F…
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17 min
Churches, Death and Resurrection: The Yew in Folklore
Yew trees are often the oldest trees found in ancient churchyards. But what do they represent, and how do they appear in British folklore? And is there more to them than longbows?…
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16 min
How to use rowan to protect your house (and livestock)
Rowan is a popular tree for protection against witchcraft and fairies. You often find its wood or branches being used in building work, or even to haul enchanted people out of fair…
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22 min
Halloween Fiction: Icy Reads 'The Dead-House'
Earlier today I published an episode about the folklore of the dead house. I wrote a short story inspired by this folklore, which you can now find in my *Black Dog & Other Gothic T…
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18 min
The Folklore and Ghosts of the Dead House
The dead house was a common occurrence in the days before refrigerated mortuaries. People stored bodies at the graveyard in the dead house prior to a regular burial, and the author…
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17 min
Meet Charon: the legendary ferryman of Greek myth!
Charon, the ancient ferryman of Greek myth, is one of those figures that pops up even where other deities get ignored or forgotten. Sometimes people simply call him ‘the ferryman’…
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17 min
Why is the Bean Nighe seen as an omen of death in folklore?
You've probably heard about the banshee, announcing deaths with her keening cry. But what of the 'washerwoman of the ford', the Bean Nighe? She haunts rivers and pools in Scotland…