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History and Folklore Podcast

Jul 21, 2020

What are house spirits? How do you get one, how do you look after it and why does nobody seem to have one anymore? Find out in this episode of the History and Folklore Podcast.

Sources:

Aveela, Ronesa, 'A Study of Household Spirits of Eastern Europe' (2018).

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Jul 7, 2020

In this episode we are joined by Mark Norman, folklore researcher and writer, host and creator of the Folklore Podcast and author of 'Telling the Bees and Other Customs: The Folklore of Rural Crafts.'

In this interview we will be discussing his new book, rock painting, syrup and mills that mysteriously turn round. 

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