Legendary Tales or Once Upon a Myth

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Take a deep dive into the realms of arcane legends that have captivated the human race for countless generations. Step into a world where the past converses with the present. Be mesmerised with intrigue, magic and often murder as Susanna bravely embarks on timeless tales of fabled heroes, dreaded beasts and powerful gods.

  1. 03/31/2024

    Consider the Egg

    Send us a text The glorious egg, with its deep links to Creation mythology, is one of the oldest symbols of life and rebirth known. Have you ever looked, really looked, at an egg? We are used to seeing the egg on our breakfast table, or ready to whisk in a bowl. Once a year we see the egg as made from chocolate and given as a gift for Easter. But the Egg is much more than that. Support the show

    6 min

  2. 03/30/2024

    The Merman who laughed

    Send us a text Three times the merman laughed, and the fisherman wanted to know why. A tale from Iceland Support the show

    5 min

  3. 03/16/2024

    The Truth about Saint Patrick

    Send us a text Propaganda is a mighty tool, as powerful in historical times as it is today. Hagiographers,  those writers who specialise in chronicling saints' lives, invented Patrick, the ancient super hero - endowing him with a magic staff which could perform miracles. Support the show

    8 min

  4. 03/12/2024

    The Betrothal of Destiny

    Send us a text Adventure, misadventure, kidnappings and kings all combine into a betrothal. Destiny is all. Support the show

    13 min

  5. 03/04/2024

    The Seven Ravens

    Send us a text A strange little tale from the North of the world Support the show

    4 min

  6. 02/26/2024

    The Grave of Gelert

    Send us a text The origins of most old tales would fail today’s standards and would be rated as inappropriate for children but many of these stories have some basis in truth. Is there any truth in the Welsh story of Gelert? Support the show

    5 min

  7. 02/18/2024

    How the Frog made the Flood

    Send us a text In this tale from Australia, a frog had swallowed all the water in the land causing a dreadful drought. To release the water, someone had to make the frog laugh. Support the show

    8 min

  8. 02/13/2024

    Tristan and Isolde

    Send us a text A legendary love story.  A nervous bride, a magic potion, forbidden love, deceit in the night and the usual medieval misogyny Support the show

    6 min
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Take a deep dive into the realms of arcane legends that have captivated the human race for countless generations. Step into a world where the past converses with the present. Be mesmerised with intrigue, magic and often murder as Susanna bravely embarks on timeless tales of fabled heroes, dreaded beasts and powerful gods.

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