𝙼𝚊𝚐𝚒𝚌, 𝙼𝚘𝚗𝚜𝚝𝚎𝚛𝚜 𝚊𝚗𝚍 𝙼𝚢𝚝𝚑

Kera Van Graan
  • 0.0 (0)
  • Books

Hello, Hi! I am your Host, Kera Van Graan and as a Fantasy Writer, I’ve lost so much sleep thinking about the magic, monsters and myths that have inspired and influenced so many books and cultures worldwide. So many campfire creatures, old folktales and legendary monsters are so incredible, and I’ve wondered about their stories, and their origins and definitely spent too much time overthinking their plots because listen, sometimes, these scenarios are wild and just unnecessary. So, please, join me as I dig into your favourite folk stories, mythical monsters and the occasional joke.

Episodes

  1. 𝙼𝚊𝚐𝚒𝚌, 𝙼𝚘𝚗𝚜𝚝𝚎𝚛𝚜 & 𝙼𝚢𝚝𝚑𝚜 | Ep. 6 Jan Van Hunks

    10/12/2024

    𝙼𝚊𝚐𝚒𝚌, 𝙼𝚘𝚗𝚜𝚝𝚎𝚛𝚜 & 𝙼𝚢𝚝𝚑𝚜 | Ep. 6 Jan Van Hunks

    Hello, Hi! My name is Kera, and ever since I found the song Unholy Smokes: The Tale of Van Hunks by  @atreesoundandfilm  on YouTube, and I could not stop singing it. It was basically my theme song while I was doing research for this video. _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ ✦ Jan Van Hunks - South Africa I'm convinced that I don't get out much because here is ANOTHER South African legend that I haven't heard of before, so you know I had to do a deep dive to find out more about the man that battled the devil up on Devil's Peak in South Africa's much loved Cape Town! I mean, good on you boy for battling your demons but I prefer to fight mine not on a perilous peak! Also, Jan Van Hunks is [or was, I'm not sure how the pandemic affected the business] a local beer brand in SA! I shall have to do more study on this...for research purposes... ✦ SOURCES https://keravg.com/2024/10/14/magic-monsters-myths-06-jan-van-hunks/ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ ✦ MUSIC [intro song: Born a Rockstar – Instrumental by Neffex] Provided to YouTube by YouTube Audio Library Born a Rockstar (Instrumental) · NEFFEX Born a Rockstar (Instrumental) _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ ✦ WHERE TO FIND ME: Website: https://www.keravg.com / Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/keravg/ LinkTree: https://linktr.ee/KeraVG ✦✦✦ SUBSCRIBE FOR MORE STORIES! ✦✦✦ I hope you’re staying safe and healthy. Sprinkle some salt under your bed. Thank you so much for listening, and I'll see ya later 👻

    16 min
  2. 𝙼𝚊𝚐𝚒𝚌, 𝙼𝚘𝚗𝚜𝚝𝚎𝚛𝚜 & 𝙼𝚢𝚝𝚑𝚜 | Ep. 5 Elizabeth Bathory

    01/13/2022

    𝙼𝚊𝚐𝚒𝚌, 𝙼𝚘𝚗𝚜𝚝𝚎𝚛𝚜 & 𝙼𝚢𝚝𝚑𝚜 | Ep. 5 Elizabeth Bathory

    Hello, Hi! My name is Kera, and please don't include the life-juice of others into your skin-care routine. Thank you. FIND ME: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/keravg/ Facebook: https://web.facebook.com/KeraVG/ LinkTree for your one-stop Link-Finder-Place: https://linktr.ee/KeraVG _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ Hello, And welcome to Episode 5 of Magic, Monsters & Myths - a podcast,series-thing where I discuss my love of Monsters, Magic, Myths, and True Crime! Today's episode is short but we have a look into the OG Blood Queen! SOURCES CAN BE FOUND ON MY YOUTUBE. _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ Want to know more about the previous beastie? You can click the link here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b4UJJ5tLu_E Or check out the whole 𝙼𝚊𝚐𝚒𝚌, 𝙼𝚘𝚗𝚜𝚝𝚎𝚛𝚜 & 𝙼𝚢𝚝𝚑𝚜 Playlist here: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLao4y0At_GC_nFqgs7f5SkLLpBH6_-XNv DISCLAIMER: I mean absolutely no disrespect or offense to anyone, person/s or thing/s while I discuss the subject matter. This video is research that I’ve conducted and presented in a video format. It is primarily for educational purposes – i.e, supplying information – probably towards writers who are looking for information on the subject matter. All sources I found during my research can be found in the DESCRIPTION BOX of my YOUTUBE video

    16 min
  3. 𝙼𝚊𝚐𝚒𝚌, 𝙼𝚘𝚗𝚜𝚝𝚎𝚛𝚜 & 𝙼𝚢𝚝𝚑𝚜 | Ep. 4 The Grootslang

    09/13/2021

    𝙼𝚊𝚐𝚒𝚌, 𝙼𝚘𝚗𝚜𝚝𝚎𝚛𝚜 & 𝙼𝚢𝚝𝚑𝚜 | Ep. 4 The Grootslang

    Hello, Hi! My name is Kera, and I think danger noodles are cute. No matter the size.   FIND ME:    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/keravg/   Facebook: https://web.facebook.com/KeraVG/   LinkTree for your one-stop Link-Finder-Place: https://linktr.ee/KeraVG  _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ Hello, And welcome to Episode 4 of Magic, Monsters & Myths - a podcast,series-thing where I discuss my love of Monsters, Magic, Myths, and True Crime! Today's episode is a short but sweet look into a danger noodle hybrid! SOURCES CAN BE FOUND ON MY YOUTUBE. _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ Want to know more about the previous beastie?  You can click the link here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=apOnqxg_EWo Or check out the whole 𝙼𝚊𝚐𝚒𝚌, 𝙼𝚘𝚗𝚜𝚝𝚎𝚛𝚜 & 𝙼𝚢𝚝𝚑𝚜 Playlist here: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLao4y0At_GC_nFqgs7f5SkLLpBH6_-XNv  DISCLAIMER: I mean absolutely no disrespect or offense to anyone, person/s or thing/s while I discuss the subject matter. This video is research that I’ve conducted and presented in a video format. It is primarily for educational purposes – i.e, supplying information – probably towards writers who are looking for information on the subject matter. All sources I found during my research can be found in the DESCRIPTION BOX of my YOUTUBE video

    11 min
  4. 𝙼𝚊𝚐𝚒𝚌, 𝙼𝚘𝚗𝚜𝚝𝚎𝚛𝚜 & 𝙼𝚢𝚝𝚑𝚜 | Ep. 3 Jack the Ripper

    09/13/2021

    𝙼𝚊𝚐𝚒𝚌, 𝙼𝚘𝚗𝚜𝚝𝚎𝚛𝚜 & 𝙼𝚢𝚝𝚑𝚜 | Ep. 3 Jack the Ripper

    Hello, Hi! My name is Kera, and I like True Crime. I'm sure this surprises no one.   FIND ME:    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/keravg/   Facebook: https://web.facebook.com/KeraVG/   LinkTree for your one stop Link-Finder-Place: https://linktr.ee/KeraVG  _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _   Hello!  And welcome back to Magic, Monsters and Myths - a podcast, series-thing where I discuss my love of Monsters, all things Magical and True Crime! It's been a while, but I'm back and I MISSED YOU !  In today's episode, I decided why not branch out into the True Crime World and discuss one of the killers that brought me into the...True Crime World. It's Jack, everybody! SOURCES CAN BE FOUND ON MY YOUTUBE!

    27 min
  5. 𝙼𝚊𝚐𝚒𝚌, 𝙼𝚘𝚗𝚜𝚝𝚎𝚛𝚜 & 𝙼𝚢𝚝𝚑𝚜 | Ep. 2 Bloody Bones & Raw-Head

    08/13/2021

    𝙼𝚊𝚐𝚒𝚌, 𝙼𝚘𝚗𝚜𝚝𝚎𝚛𝚜 & 𝙼𝚢𝚝𝚑𝚜 | Ep. 2 Bloody Bones & Raw-Head

    Hello, Hi! My name is Kera, and I'm wondering why no one liked children back in 1548. FIND ME: Website: https://www.keravg.co.za/ Instagram:   / keravg   Twitter:   / keravg   Facebook:   / keravg   Email: keravg@gmail.com _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ Welcome to the second episode of MAGIC, MONSTERS & MYTHS. A monthly series where I explore the facts, fiction and mythology behind some of the most well-known, and least-known folklore, fairy tales and stories. In today’s video, we explore the mythology behind Bloody Bones and Raw-Head. A creature who lives beneath the stairs and feasts on the bones of young children who try to find him through the cracks. Sources: Wikipedia https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bloody_... YouTube:    • The Legend of Rawhead and Bloody Bone...     • The Tale of Raw Head and Bloody Bones...   Monster Fandom: https://monster.fandom.com/wiki/Blood... Reddit:   / the_story_of_a_creature_called_bloody_bones   The Dresden Files (Novel Series by Jim Butcher): https://dresdenfiles.fandom.com/wiki/... Mask of Reason/ The Old Betty and Raw-Head Legend: https://maskofreason.wordpress.com/th... Small Town Myths/ Legend of Bloody Bones and Raw-Head: https://smalltownmyths.com/raw-head-a... Monster in my Pocket: https://monsterinmypocket.fandom.com/... Supernatural: http://www.supernaturalwiki.com/Rawheadhttps://supernatural.fandom.com/wiki/... Bloody Bones and Raw-Head by Anne Holly: http://anneholly.blogspot.com/2012/08... Image by Amanda Wood: http://nevernotamanda.blogspot.com/ Deep South Mag: https://deepsouthmag.com/2014/10/17/b... Raw-Head Rex 1986 IMBD: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0091829/ Images: https://i.pinimg.com/originals/49/1a/...https://www.backwardscompatible.co.uk...http://tails-of-monsters.blogspot.com... Raw-Head and Bloody Bones Deviant Art by Monster Man 08 https://www.deviantart.com/monster-ma...https://maskofreason.files.wordpress.... Want to learn more about the previous beastie? You can click here:    • 𝙼𝚊𝚐𝚒𝚌, 𝙼𝚘𝚗𝚜𝚝𝚎𝚛𝚜 & 𝙼𝚢𝚝𝚑𝚜 | Ep. 1 Antji...   Or watch the Playlist here:    • 💀 𝙼𝚊𝚐𝚒𝚌, 𝙼𝚘𝚗𝚜𝚝𝚎𝚛𝚜 & 𝙼𝚢𝚝𝚑𝚜   DISCLAIMER: I mean absolutely no disrespect or offense to anyone, person/s or thing/s while I discuss the subject matter. This video is research that I’ve conducted and presented in a video format. It is primarily for educational purposes – i.e, supplying information – probably towards writers who are looking for information on the subject matter. All sources I found during my research will be linked in the Description Box down below.

    11 min
  6. 𝙼𝚊𝚐𝚒𝚌, 𝙼𝚘𝚗𝚜𝚝𝚎𝚛𝚜 & 𝙼𝚢𝚝𝚑𝚜 | Ep. 1 Antjie Somers

    08/13/2021

    𝙼𝚊𝚐𝚒𝚌, 𝙼𝚘𝚗𝚜𝚝𝚎𝚛𝚜 & 𝙼𝚢𝚝𝚑𝚜 | Ep. 1 Antjie Somers

    Hello, Hi! My name is Kera, and I like doing research. FIND ME: LinkTree: https://linktr.ee/KeraVG Website: https://www.keravg.co.za/ Instagram:   / keravg   Twitter:   / keravg   Facebook:   / keravg   Email: keravg@gmail.com _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ Welcome to the first episode of MAGIC, MONSTERS & MYTHS. A monthly series where I explore the facts, fiction and mythology behind some of the most well-known, and least-known folklore, fairy tales and stories. In today’s video, we explore the mythology behind Cape Town Legend: Antjie Somers. A man who disguises himself as a woman and kidnaps children who refuse to go to bed. Sources: Wikipedia: https://translate.google.com/translat...https://translate.googleusercontent.c... Image: https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedi... South African History: https://www.sahistory.org.za/dated-ev... Andries/Antjie Somers: Decoding the bodily inscriptions of a South African Folklore character by Maryne Steenkamp: http://wiredspace.wits.ac.za/bitstrea... Antjie Somers, the Spring heel Jack of South Africa (also sent to me by Nadia via FB): http://www.vanhunks.com/cape1/antjie1... Folklore Wines + IMAGE REF: http://www.folklorewines.co.za/antjie.... Die Spreeus – Season 1 Episode 12: https://stories.showmax.com/die-spree... Antjie Somers – Marlo Minnaar: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt10175682... Wendy House – Riaan Visman: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt10175682... Antjie Krog – Mageplank, Antjie Somers Video:    • Mankepank - Antjie Krog lees Antjie S...   Antjie Somers Short Film by City Varsity Filmmaking Students, 2012:    • Antjie Somers - Short Film   Animated Short Film:    • Video   Antjie Somers Haunt in PTA, 2000 (never mind, it’s a musical): https://www.news24.com/News24/Antjie-... Andries/Antjie Images: https://cnx.org/contents/CNi9jAYt@1/A... Blog Post by Hester Ley Nel: https://www.hesterleynel.co.za/2016/0... Image form Blogpost by Anja Venter: https://www.hesterleynel.co.za/2016/0...https://www.nannaventer.co.za/ (Not too sure if this is the artist) DISCLAIMER: I mean absolutely no disrespect or offense to anyone, person/s or thing/s while I discuss the subject matter. This video is research that I’ve conducted and presented in a video format. It is primarily for educational purposes – i.e, supplying information – probably towards writers who are looking for information on the subject matter. All sources I found during my research will be linked in the Description Box down below. _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ MUSIC After Thought – Destiny and Time. Spirit of the Dead - Aakash Gandhi Midnight in the Graveyard – Twin Musicom Midnight in the Graveyard by Twin Musicom is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/...) Source: http://www.twinmusicom.org/song/252/m... Artist: http://www.twinmusicom.org [intro song: red light runner – silent partner] _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ WHERE TO FIND ME: Website: https://www.keravg.com Instagram:   / keravg   Twitter:   / keravg   Facebook:   / keravg   Email: keravg@gmail.com SUBSCRIBE FOR MORE VIDEOS! I hope you’re staying safe and healthy. Thank you so much for watching, and I'll see ya in the next one :D

    13 min
  • 6 Episodes

About

Hello, Hi! I am your Host, Kera Van Graan and as a Fantasy Writer, I’ve lost so much sleep thinking about the magic, monsters and myths that have inspired and influenced so many books and cultures worldwide. So many campfire creatures, old folktales and legendary monsters are so incredible, and I’ve wondered about their stories, and their origins and definitely spent too much time overthinking their plots because listen, sometimes, these scenarios are wild and just unnecessary. So, please, join me as I dig into your favourite folk stories, mythical monsters and the occasional joke.

Information