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House of Legends: World Myths & LegendsEpisode 96: Midir & Étaín: Part Three read by Aidan KellyThis episode is the sixth in a series celebrating the audiobook release of Irish Mythology: The Children of Danu, narrated by Aoife McMahon and Aidan Kelly.In episodes 94-96 I share my retelling of the unforgettable story of Midir & Étaín.The book is available now from Amazon, Kobo, Apple Books and Barnes & Noble, and as an audiobook exclusively from Audible. It will soon be available as a paperback to order from independent bookshops (estimate late June 2025).Get the audiobook here.Support the podcast by buying an ebook for the price of...2025-06-2525 minHouse of Legends: World Myths & LegendsEpisode 95: Midir & Étaín: Part Two read by Aoife McMahonThis episode is the fifth in a series celebrating the audiobook release of Irish Mythology: The Children of Danu, narrated by Aoife McMahon and Aidan Kelly, available exclusively from Audible. In episodes 94-96 I share my retelling of the unforgettable story of Midir & Étaín.The book is available now from Amazon, Kobo, Apple Books and Barnes & Noble, and as an audiobook exclusively from Audible. It will soon be available as a paperback to order from independent bookshops (estimate late June 2025). Get the audiobook here.Support the podcast by buying an eboo...2025-06-2426 minHouse of Legends: World Myths & LegendsEpisode 94: Midir & Étaín: Part One read by Aidan KellyThis episode is the fourth in a series celebrating the audiobook release of Irish Mythology: The Children of Danu, narrated by Aoife McMahon and Aidan Kelly. Over the next three episodes I'll share my retelling of the unforgettable story of Midir & Étaín.The book is available now from Amazon, Kobo, Apple Books and Barnes & Noble, and as an audiobook exclusively from Audible. It will soon be available as a paperback to order from independent bookshops (estimate late June 2025). Get the audiobook here.Support the podcast by buying an ebook for the...2025-06-2137 minHouse of Legends: World Myths & LegendsEpisode 93: Irish Mythology Special: The 1st Battle of Moytura read by Aidan KellyThis episode is the third in a series celebrating the audiobook release of Irish Mythology: The Children of Danu, narrated by Aoife McMahon and Aidan Kelly, available exclusively from AudibleGet the audiobook here.Support the podcast by buying an ebook for the price of a cup of coffee here.Get Daniel's free full-colour Celtic Mythology Handbook here.Thanks for being part of House of Legends. 2025-05-2629 minHouse of Legends: World Myths & LegendsEpisode 92: Irish Mythology Special: Fire in the Sky read by Aoife McMahonThis episode is the second in a series celebrating the audiobook release of Irish Mythology: The Children of Danu, narrated by Aoife McMahon and Aidan Kelly, available exclusively from Audible.Over three episodes I'll share the first three chapters of the book, recounting the arrival in Ireland of the Tuatha Dé Danaan. This chapter is read by Aoife McMahon.In the introduction to the book, I explain how the Irish Mythological Cycle tells of six invasions into Ireland. The first four are extremely sparse and briefly told, so I recount them in the prologue before m...2025-05-2110 minHouse of Legends: World Myths & LegendsEpisode 91: Irish Mythology Special: The Landing read by Aidan KellyThis episode is the first in a series celebrating the audiobook release of Irish Mythology: The Children of Danu, available exclusively from Audible. Over three episodes I'll share the first three chapters of the book, recounting the arrival in Ireland of the Tuatha Dé Danaan. In the introduction to the book, I explain how the Irish Mythological Cycle tells of six invasions into Ireland. The first four are extremely sparse and briefly told, so I recount them in the prologue before moving on the fifth invasion, that of the Tuatha, in Chapter One, which is rea...2025-05-2023 minHouse of Legends: World Myths & LegendsEpisode 90: The Red WomanThis episodes features a story taken from my book Finn & The Fianna, a retelling of the Finn MacCool stories which originated in Ireland, and which tell of the legendary band of warriors known as the Fianna. Their captain at the height of their fame was a man named Finn MacCool, and in this story, Finn leads his men on a hunt on which something magical and mysterious takes place, which isn’t unusual for these stories. Support the podcast by buying an ebook for the price of a cup of coffee here.Get Daniel's free ful...2025-04-0216 minHouse of Legends: World Myths & LegendsEpisode 89: The Fire SpiritToday’s story comes from the Selkup people of Siberia. It’s one I recorded a few years back for my patrons and wanted to share with you this January. It's an animistic tale about respect for the spirit of fire, coming from people who live in some of the harshest conditions on the planet. Support the podcast by buying an ebook for the price of a cup of coffee here.Get Daniel's free full-colour Celtic Mythology Handbook here.Thanks for being part of House of Legends. 2025-01-1930 minHouse of Legends: World Myths & LegendsEpisode 88: Thomas the Rhymer with Kat HoughtonKat Houghton is a storyteller, author, wilderness rites of passage guide, transformational coach and forest farmer. Originally from the Scottish Borders, she now lives and works in the Blue Ridge Mountains of Appalachia. For the last eleven months Kat has been a student on my Myth Singers program, which led her to start her new podcast, Celtic Medicine Stories, which I highly recommend. On this episode, Kat tells the classic Scottish story of Thomas the Rhymer, which is well overdue a telling on this podcast, and afterward we talk about the story, which Kat sees as an i...2024-10-0834 min
Brawn Body Health and Fitness PodcastAllison Skufca: In-Season Strength & Conditioning Considerations for the Soccer AthleteIn this episode of the Braun Performance & Rehab Podcast, Dan is joined by Allison Skufca to discuss the importance of strength training for soccer athletes. The two discuss the evolution of strength training in soccer, periodization, training the arms, hips, and foot/ankle complex for soccer, and more. Allison has been a performance coach for 19 years. She received a Bachelor’s of Science degree in Exercise and Sport Science with an emphasis in Kinesiology from the University of Northern Colorado. She is certified with the National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA) as a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS). Al...2024-09-2350 minHouse of Legends: World Myths & LegendsEpisode 87: Whuppity Stoorie with Dougie MackayMy guest today is Dougie Mackay. Dougie hails from the Scottish Highlands and draws on his background in nature connection and ancestral skills in his storytelling. He founded the Inverness Storytelling Festival, hosts the Tales for Our Times podcast, recently toured British Columbia and hosts regular events at the Scottish Storytelling Centre in Edinburgh. On this episode Dougie tells the Scottish story of Whuppity Stoorie, and afterwards we talk about the story and his work. I’m trying a new format, in which we go straight into the story and then talk afterwards, so please let...2024-08-2836 minHouse of Legends: World Myths & LegendsEpisode 86: Lughnasa Special with Danica BoyceToday’s episode is a joint release with Danica Boyce of Fair Folk Podcast to mark Lughnasa. It’s been a few years since Danica and I last guested on each other’s podcasts, during which time our work has evolved and changed, we’ve started collaborating and Danica has moved to Scotland. So it was about time for a catch up. On this episode we take the story of The Coming of Lugh as a starting point for a conversation about accessing Celtic myth, pagan ritual song and the nature of devotional practice amongst other things. We al...2024-08-0556 minHouse of Legends: World Myths & LegendsEpisode 85: Auld CroovieWe're a bit past midsummer but it's such a great story, I couldn't resist!This is another Celtic story taken from my new book Scottish Myths & Legends Volume II, told by me. It's an old pagan tale of dancing trees which, to me, is an illustration of the overflowing of life and light we experience in Scotland in the middle of summer, when the nights never truly darken. I wonder if the people of Ancient Scotland might have believed that all the trees, not just those in this one glen, danced on midsummer's night. My v...2024-07-3016 minHouse of Legends: World Myths & LegendsEpisode 84: Fair Maid's Tresses with Angus KingToday’s episode is a special one as it marks the release of my new book, Scottish Myths & Legends Volume II.For this episode I wanted to share with you a story narrated by Angus King, who narrated the audiobook of Scottish Myths & Legends Volumes I & II. The story comes from the island of Barra in the Outer Hebrides. I first heard it from Linda Williamson, the wife of the famous Traveller storyteller Duncan Williamson, and it’s called Fair Maid’s Tresses. You can buy Scottish Myths & Legends Vol. II here. You can fin...2024-07-1720 minHouse of Legends: World Myths & LegendsEpisode 83: The Edgewell Tree with Stephen McCabeMy guest today is Stephen McCabe of Green Temple Therapy. A former student on my Myth Singers course, Stephen is a storyteller, author, Zen Buddhist, tarot reader and nature therapist based in the village of Temple in Scotland. He’s the author of The Moorfoot Tales, a collection in which his deep love for nature is always present and eloquently expressed. You can use the chapter marker or go to around 47mins if you’d like to skip straight to the story. Learn more about Stephen by visiting his website where you can download his free n...2024-07-1352 minHouse of Legends: World Myths & LegendsEpisode 82: Davey Boy & The Devil with Jess SmithMy guest today is Jess Smith. Jess is a storyteller, author and singer from the Scottish travelling people. She spent much of her childhood living on a bus and travelling around Scotland with her parents and seven sisters, spending evenings around fires listening to the stories carried by the travelling people while the rest of the country was busy forgetting them. Listening back to the interview, which we recorded a couple of year ago, I’m struck once again by gratitude that I know and get to talk to people who carry such precious heritage and knowledge as...2024-06-281h 07House of Legends: World Myths & LegendsEpisode 81: Keeping Out The Sea ManIn this episode I share a Scottish story taken from my forthcoming book, Scottish Myths & Legends Volume II.The story comes from Orkney, an archipelago northeast of the Scottish mainland.Get my free ebook of Orcadian stories here.Support the podcast by buying one of my books for the price of a cup of coffee here. Learn about Myth Singers, my Online Celtic Storytelling Apprenticeship, here. Support the podcast by buying an ebook for the price of a cup of coffee here.Get Daniel's free f...2024-06-2611 minHouse of Legends: World Myths & LegendsEpisode 80: Calling Spirits with Judith-Kate Friedman & featuring the late Daniel DeardorffThis is a very special episode!My guest on today’s episode is Judith-Kate Friedman. Judith-Kate inhabits the flinty places where art, activism, ritual and oral tradition dance. She sings, composes, writes, performs, curates spaces, produces events, tends hearth-fires, tells stories and documents aliveness. Born in New York City, she now calls Washington State’s rural north Olympic Peninsula (traditional Coast Salish lands) home. Judith-Kate was married to the late Daniel Deardorff, who was a mythsinger, storyteller, ritualist, composer, and producer. A polio survivor and early teacher about Otherness, he toured extensively with renowned soft-rock band...2023-10-161h 27House of Legends: World Myths & LegendsEpisode 79: The Hounds of ActaeonOn this episode I share my interpretation of a classic Greek myth.Support House of Legends by becoming a patronLearn about Myth Singers, my online Celtic Storytelling ApprenticeshipGet my books, Scottish Myths & Legends, The Shattering Sea and Finn & The Fianna, at Amazon USAmazon UKAmazon CanadaGet my FREE ebook Silverborn hereJoin me on InstagramMusic by Kate Young Support the podcast by buying an ebook for the price of a cup of coffee h...2023-04-3020 minHouse of Legends: World Myths & LegendsEpisode 78: The Voyage of Bran with Aron Hegarty from Candlelit TalesMy guest on this episode is Aron Hegarty. Aron is an Irish born Actor and Storyteller, and the cofounder of Candlelit Tales. Through Candlelit Tales he and his sister have introduced many thousands of people to Irish mythology, and their podcast is one of my absolute favourites. We performed together in Dublin last year and again when Aron came to Thailand this month. We also sat down in a little hut by the beach to record a chat and a story for House of Legends. If you’d like to go straight to the stor...2023-03-251h 27House of Legends: World Myths & LegendsEpisode 77: The Mustard Seed with Siobhan AsgharzadehMy guest on this episode is Siobhan Asgarzadeh. Siobhan is a storyteller and grief pilgrim based in Colorado. She holds grief pilgrimages both in person, in nature and online, in which she helps individuals and groups to work with their own grief. Siobhan is a member of the Roundhouse Storytelling School, a highly valued member of our community and a very powerful storyteller, so I was delighted that she agreed to come on the podcast to talk about her work and share a story. Learn more about Siobhan at https://griefpilgrim.com/Support House of Le...2022-12-1447 min
Purpose Infused Brotherhood PodcastFear and Anxiety with Daniel Allison the Average DudeFear and Anxiety with Daniel Allison the Average DudeJohn and I are super excited to have Daniel Allison the Average Dude on this week talking about Fear and Anxiety.Fear and anxiety creep up in our lives here and there and Daniel definitely gives you tools you can use to overcome these time where it creeps in.Daniel Allison is “The Average Dude”He is committed to sharing his story - in the hopes that he can inspire others to be the best that they can be and to be bett...2022-09-2256 minHouse of Legends: World Myths & LegendsEpisode 76: To the Sea with Tamar Eluned WilliamsThis episode is a collaboration with Pathways, a podcast by Welsh storyteller Tamar Eluned Williams. After a brief chat with Tamar you’ll hear an episode of her podcast in which she guides you on a story walk along the Ely River and down to Cardiff Bay.Learn more about Tamar at https://www.tamarelunedwilliams.comExplore Tamar’s Pathways project at https://www.pathways-llwybrau.comSupport House of Legends by becoming a patron at:https://www.patreon.com/houseoflegendsStudy with me at the Roundhouse Storytelling School:ht...2022-07-271h 02House of Legends: World Myths & LegendsEpisode 75: Puss in Boots with Emily & Leo Hanna-GrazebrookMy guests on the episode are Emily Hanna-Grazebrook and her son Leo, who tells stories together on their wonderful Dragonfly Tales podcast. Here they give us their unique version of that old classic, Puss in Boots.Listen to Emily and Leo’s podcast, Dragonfly Tales, at:https://dragonflytales.uk/podcastNote: Apologies for the lower-than-normal sound quality in the intro, I had trouble finding a quiet space to record recently. Normal service will resume shortly. Get access to every House of Legends episode and patron-only worksheets by becoming a patron at:2022-03-0522 minHouse of Legends: World Myths & LegendsEpisode 74: The Smith & The FairiesApologies for the lower sound quality on this episode, I had trouble finding a quiet space to record for this one. Normal service will resume soon.Get access to every House of Legends episode and patron-only worksheets by becoming a patron at:https://www.patreon.com/houseoflegendsStudy with me at the Roundhouse Storytelling School:https://www.roundhouseschool.comLearn about Myth Singers, my storytelling coaching program, at:www.houseoflegends.me/story-coachingGet my books, Scottish Myths & Legends, The Shattering Sea and Finn & The Fianna...2022-03-0530 minHouse of Legends: World Myths & LegendsEpisode 73: The Golden City with Nicholas JubberOur guest on the episode is Nicholas Jubber, author of the new book The Fairy Tellers. I talk to Nick about the book and we hear Nick tell the story of The Golden City.You can find Nick at http://www.nickjubber.comGet his book at your local independent bookshop or on Amazon here.Get access to every House of Legends episode and patron-only worksheets by becoming a patron at:https://www.patreon.com/houseoflegendsStudy with me at the Roundhouse Storytelling School:https://www.roundhouseschool...2022-01-2941 minHouse of Legends: World Myths & LegendsEpisode 72: The Crow's WifeOur story on this episode is The Crow’s Wife, which you can also find in my book Scottish Myths & Legends. Get access to every House of Legends episode and patron-only worksheets by becoming a patron at:https://www.patreon.com/houseoflegendsStudy with me at the Roundhouse Storytelling School:https://www.roundhouseschool.comLearn about Myth Singers, my storytelling coaching program, at:www.houseoflegends.me/story-coachingGet my books, Scottish Myths & Legends, The Shattering Sea and Finn & The Fianna, at Amazon US:htt...2022-01-2133 min
House of Legends: World Myths & LegendsEpisode 71: The Gods are All Here with Phil OkwedyOn this episode my guest is Phil Owedy, a Welsh-Nigerian storyteller based in Pembrokeshire. He draws deeply on his dual heritage and multiple cultures in order to find the contemporary in the traditional. Phil regularly performs in storytelling clubs and has featured at Beyond the Border and Aberystwyth Storytelling Festivals, as well as at Kea Festival in Greece and Fabula Festival in Sweden. I met Phil at Beyond the Border this summer where he delivered the premier of his brilliant new show, The Gods are All Here. In this episode, we take about Phil’s expe...2021-12-2944 min
House of Legends: World Myths & LegendsEpisode 70: The Coming of LughOn this episode I share an early draft of the Irish story of The Coming of Lugh from my forthcoming book, The Children of Danu.Get access to every House of Legends episode and patron-only worksheets by becoming a patron at:https://www.patreon.com/houseoflegendsStudy with me at the Roundhouse Storytelling School:https://www.roundhouseschool.comLearn about Myth Singers, my storytelling coaching program, at:www.houseoflegends.me/story-coachingGet my books, Scottish Myths & Legends, The Shattering Sea and Finn & The Fianna, at...2021-12-2320 min
House of Legends: World Myths & LegendsEpisode 69: Two Brothers, Two Boats with Ian StephenMy guest on this episode is Ian Stephen. Ian is a a writer, poet and storyteller from the Isle of Lewis in the Outer Hebrides. He worked for 15 years in the coastguard service, based in Stornoway, and since 1995 has worked full-time in the arts, after winning the inaugural Robert Louis Stevenson award. Ian was the first artist in residence at StAnza, Scotland's annual poetry festival. His poetry and short fiction have been published in numerous journals worldwide while his debut novel, A Book of Death and Fish, was a book of the year choice in The Guardian, T...2021-11-2348 min
House of Legends: World Myths & LegendsEpisode 68: The Greedy Padshah with Sef TownsendOur guest this week is Sef Townsend, a brilliant storyteller and musician who has worked on peace and reconciliation projects throughout the world, including in the West Bank, in Armenia-Azerbaijan and Northern Ireland. In our conversation we talk about his travels throughout the world, his unique heritage, his love of language and much more, and he tells a beautiful story.Learn more about Sef at:https://seftownsend.co.ukOn Thursday 28th October I’ll be a guest at an online session with Lisnakea Yarnspinners in Northern Ireland. Link:https://armstory.or...2021-10-201h 00
House of Legends: World Myths & LegendsEpisode 67: The Birth of Athena with Jay LeemingOur guest this week is Jay Leeming, a performance storyteller whose poetic way of bringing traditional stories alive has captivated audiences in theaters, schools, libraries and National Parks. He is the creator of the Crane Bag Podcast, the author of two books of poetry and the recipient of a fellowship from the National Endowment for the Arts. Recordings and more information about his work can be found at www.JayLeeming.com.Story begins at 36mins; use the chapter mark if you want to go straight there.Note: we replaced the audio of the live telling...2021-09-141h 03
"Conversations" with The Average Dude ~Who is Viola Allison?What is the secret to a long life?What is true success?A conversation with my Grandmother - she is 93! Enjoy!!2021-07-1713 min
House of Legends: World Myths & LegendsEpisode 66: Mallie & the Trow with Tom MuirOur guest this week is Orcadian storyteller Tom Muir. Tom was born on a small farm by the sea on the Orkney Mainland and now works as an engagement officer the Orkney Museum.He has published many books on Orkneys history and stories and as a storyteller he has performed in many countries, from Newfoundland and Greenland in the north to Slovenia and Hong Kong in the south, as well as all over Scotland, Scandinavia and Europe. He is a founder member and president of the Orcadian Story Trust, which runs the annual Orkney Storytelling Festival.2021-05-181h 37
House of Legends: World Myths & LegendsEpisode 65: Re-release: Where Music Comes FromThis week I'm re-releasing a previous House of Legends episode: the haunting tale from the Isle of Skye which I call Where Music Comes From. I'm still working on the next Mabinogion tale and wanted to make sure I'm ready before I record it, so I thought I'd give you this to enjoy in the meantime. Hope you enjoy the story.Get access to every House of Legends episode and patron-only worksheets by becoming a patron at:https://www.patreon.com/houseoflegendsStudy with me at the Roundhouse Storytelling Sc...2021-05-0120 min
House of Legends: World Myths & LegendsEpisode 64: The Love Spot with Clare MurphyOur guest this week is Clare Murphy.Clare has been a storyteller for 14 years. She has performed in more than 20 countries, telling stories for all kinds of audiences. Her performances include shows such as “The King of Lies”; the political folkloric show set in Damascus, and playful pieces like UniVerse which explores where quantum physics, philosophy and mythology meet. She tells the story that is called for in each situation; from telling to the President of Ireland to performing at the Writers room of the Royal Shakespeare Company to working as storyteller in residence for the NHS Lead...2021-04-1641 min
House of Legends: World Myths & LegendsEpisode 63: The Hand in the Dark (Part 3 of The Mabinogion)The final chapter of the first branch of the Mabinogion.Get access to every House of Legends episode and patron-only worksheets by becoming a patron at:https://www.patreon.com/houseoflegendsStudy with me at the Roundhouse Storytelling School:https://www.roundhouseschool.comLearn about Myth Singers, my storytelling coaching program, at:www.houseoflegends.me/story-coachingGet my books, Scottish Myths & Legends, The Shattering Sea and Finn & The Fianna, at Amazon US:https://www.amazon.com/s?k=daniel+allison&crid=3LFU9R8...2021-03-2823 min
House of Legends: World Myths & LegendsEpisode 62: the Fairy Lake with Csenge ZalkaOur guest this week is Csenge Zalka.Csenge is a professional storyteller and author from Hungary. She got her MA in Storytelling at East Tennessee State University, and has her PhD in Culture Studies at Bowling Green State University, OH. She performs traditional stories (folktales, myths, legends and epics) internationally in English, Spanish and Hungarian; she has been featured at festivals in the USA, Spain, Switzerland, Italy, and Greece.If you want to skip straight to the stair, you can find it at 26.00Get access to every House of Legends episode and patron-only...2021-03-0939 min
House of Legends: World Myths & LegendsEpisode 61: Pwyll & Rhiannon (Part 2 of The Mabinogion)We continue our Mabinogion series with the tale of Pwyll & Rhiannon, from the first branch of the Mabinogi. Get access to every House of Legends episode and patron-only worksheets by becoming a patron at:https://www.patreon.com/houseoflegendsStudy with me at the Roundhouse Storytelling School:https://www.roundhouseschool.comLearn about Myth Singers, my storytelling coaching program, at:www.houseoflegends.me/story-coachingGet my books, Scottish Myths & Legends, The Shattering Sea and Finn & The Fianna, at Amazon US:https://www.amazon.c...2021-03-0929 min
Deliberate Leaders Podcast with Allison DunnLiving an Intentional Lifestyle with Daniel MangenaAfter receiving a late diagnosis of Asperger’s and experiencing what can only be described as life-shattering trauma at the age of just 20, Daniel spent the next seven years struggling to keep these revelations and events from spilling into every area of his life. As a result of his struggles, Daniel built a simple, four-step system called the Beyond Intention Paradigm.Initially built as a lifeline grappling with suicidal thoughts, Beyond Intention was born, transforming Daniel’s life from misery to celebration. Through his own struggles, Daniel found a path to lasting joy and purpose and he want...2021-02-2230 min
House of Legends: World Myths & LegendsEpisode 60: Fierce Creatures with Donna WashingtonOur guest this week is multiple-award winning US storyteller Donna Washington. The first story starts at 24:55.Learn more about Donna’s work at:https://dlwstoryteller.comGet access to every new House of Legends episode and patron-only worksheets by becoming a patron at:https://www.patreon.com/houseoflegends Get my FREE ebook Silverborn at:https://www.houseoflegends.me/landing-pageStudy with me at the Roundhouse Storytelling School and get a FREE pack of stories to tell:https://www.roundhouseschool.comLea...2021-02-0938 min
House of Legends: World Myths & LegendsEpisode 59: Pwyll & Arawn (Part 1 of The Mabinogion)The first part of our Mabinogion series. The Mabinogion is a collection of Welsh legends. It is the earliest prose literature of Britain and one of the jewels of Celtic legend. I base my telling on the 2008 translation by Sioned Davies.Get access to every House of Legends episode and patron-only worksheets by becoming a patron at:https://www.patreon.com/houseoflegends Get my FREE ebook Silverborn at:https://www.houseoflegends.me/landing-pageStudy with me at the Roundhouse Storytelling School and get a FREE pack of sto...2021-01-2623 min
House of Legends: World Myths & LegendsEpisode 58: Mary & The Seal with Kirsten MillikenA Scottish selkie story with emerging storyteller Kirsten Milliken.Learn more about selkies in my article 'What is a Selkie?' here:https://www.houseoflegends.me/blog/what-is-a-selkie-selkies-psyche-amp-scottish-folkloreFind out about the Roundhouse Storytelling School:https://www.roundhouseschool.comLearn about Myth Singers, my storytelling coaching program, at:www.houseoflegends.me/story-coachingGet my books, Scottish Myths & Legends, The Shattering Sea and Finn & The Fianna, at Amazon UK:https://www.amazon.co.uk/Daniel-Allison/e...2021-01-1232 min
House of Legends: World Myths & LegendsEpisode 57: Bran & Sceolan (Part 5 of the Tales Of The Fianna series)Part 5 of our Tales Of The Fianna series to celebrate the launch of my new book, Finn & The Fianna (available January 2021). Find out about the Roundhouse Storytelling School:https://www.houseoflegends.me/roundhouseGet my books, Scottish Myths & Legends, The Shattering Sea and Finn & The Fianna, at And Amazon US:https://www.amazon.com/s?k=daniel+allison&crid=3LFU9R8PFUBP1&sprefix=daiel+all%C3%AD%2Caps%2C217&ref=nb_sb_ss_sc_1_10Amazon UK:https://www.amazon.co.uk/Daniel-Allison/e/B081PNRL92/re...2020-12-2924 min
House of Legends: World Myths & LegendsEpisode 56: Samhain at Tara (Part 4 of the Tales Of The Fianna series)Part 4 of our Tales Of The Fianna series to celebrate the launch of my new book, Finn & The Fianna (available January 2021). Find out about the Roundhouse Storytelling School:https://www.houseoflegends.me/membership-siteGet my books, Scottish Myths & Legends, The Shattering Sea and Finn & The Fianna, at Amazon UK:https://www.amazon.co.uk/Daniel-Allison/e/B081PNRL92/ref=dp_byline_cont_book_1And Amazon US:https://www.amazon.com/s?k=daniel+allison&crid=3LFU9R8PFUBP1&sprefix=daiel+all%C3%AD%2Caps%2C217&ref=nb_s...2020-12-1818 min
House of Legends: World Myths & LegendsEpisode 55: The Salmon of Wisdom (Part 3 of The Tales of The Fianna Series)Part 3 of our Tales Of The Fianna series to celebrate the launch of my new book, Finn & The Fianna (available December 2020). Find out about the Roundhouse Storytelling School:https://www.houseoflegends.me/membership-siteGet my books, Scottish Myths & Legends, The Shattering Sea and Finn & The Fianna, at Amazon UK:https://www.amazon.co.uk/Daniel-Allison/e/B081PNRL92/ref=dp_byline_cont_book_1And Amazon US:https://www.amazon.com/s?k=daniel+allison&crid=3LFU9R8PFUBP1&sprefix=daiel+all%C3%AD%2Caps%2C217&ref=nb_s...2020-12-0117 min
House of Legends: World Myths & LegendsEpisode 54: The Boyhood of Finn (Part 2 of The Tales of The Fianna Series)Part 2 of our Tales Of The Fianna series to celebrate the launch of my new book, Finn & The Fianna (available December 2020). Find out about the Roundhouse Storytelling School:https://www.houseoflegends.me/membership-siteGet my books, Scottish Myths & Legends, The Shattering Sea and Finn & The Fianna, at Amazon UK:https://www.amazon.co.uk/Daniel-Allison/e/B081PNRL92/ref=dp_byline_cont_book_1And Amazon US:https://www.amazon.com/s?k=daniel+allison&crid=3LFU9R8PFUBP1&sprefix=daiel+all%C3%AD%2Caps%2C217&ref=nb_s...2020-11-2815 min
House of Legends: World Myths & LegendsEpisode 53: The Fate of Coull (Part 1 of The Tales of The Fianna Series)Part 1 of our Finn MacCoull series to celebrate the launch of my new book, Finn & The Fianna (available December 2020). Find out about the Roundhouse Storytelling School:https://www.houseoflegends.me/membership-siteGet my books, Scottish Myths & Legends, The Shattering Sea and Finn & The Fianna, at Amazon UK:https://www.amazon.co.uk/Daniel-Allison/e/B081PNRL92/ref=dp_byline_cont_book_1And Amazon US:https://www.amazon.com/s?k=daniel+allison&crid=3LFU9R8PFUBP1&sprefix=daiel+all%C3%AD%2Caps%2C217&ref=nb_sb_s...2020-11-2416 min
House of Legends: World Myths & LegendsEpisode 52: Salt Is The Dearest with Nana TomovaOur guest this week is Nana Tomova, host of The Story Apothecary Podcast. Nana is a storyteller, poet, photographer, as well as a mental health specialist and pharmacist, who draws deep inspiration from nature. We discussed her work and Nana told the Bulgarian story, Salt Is The Dearest.I hope you enjoy the conversation and the story. If you’d like to skip straight to the story, you can use the chapter marker.Lisen to Nana's podcast at:https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/the-story-apothecary/id1508380185Learn about her other work at...2020-11-0941 min
House of Legends: World Myths & LegendsEpisode 51: The Flight of Merlin with Lisa SchneidauThis week’s guest is Lisa Schneidau. Based in Dartmoor in England’s west country, Lisa is a storyteller, author and environmentalist. She is the author of the bestselling book, Botanical Folk Tales of Britain and Ireland and the forthcoming Woodland Folk Tales of Britain & Ireland. Lisa has a beautiful and mesmerising voice and I’m sure you’re going to love listening to her story. For those of you who want to jump straight to the story, you can do so using the chapter markers.Find Lisa online at:http://www.lisaschneidau.co.uk2020-07-0858 min
House of Legends: World Myths & LegendsEpisode 50: Midnight Matchmaker with Kamini RamachandranFor our 50th episode (!) we feature one of the world's finest oral storytellers, Kamini Ramachandran. Note: There is some background humming noise from a ceiling fan during the story, which was recorded in Singapore, where it's very hot... don't worry, you'll tune it out.Kamini is a pioneer in the global storytelling movement. She is the creative producer of Storyfest Singapore, founding director of The Storytelling Centre Ltd and a veteran performer who has graced stages from Edinburgh to Sydney. I first saw her perform in Edinburgh many years ago and was fortunate en...2020-06-2359 min
House of Legends: World Myths & LegendsEpisode 49: When Things Fall Apart with Sharon BlackieOur guest this week is Sharon Blackie. Sharon is an award-winning writer and internationally recognised teacher whose work sits at the interface of psychology, mythology and ecology. She is the author of If Women Rose Rooted, This Enchanted Life, Foxfire, Wolfskin and The Long Delirious Burning Blue.Find Sharon online at www.sharonblackie.netSupport House of Legends on Patreon at:https://www.patreon.com/houseoflegendGet my books, Scottish Myths & Legends and The Bone Flute, at Amazon UK:https://www.amazon.co.uk/Daniel-Allison/e/B081PNRL92/ref...2020-06-0957 min
House of Legends: World Myths & LegendsEpisode 48: The Three Causeless Blows with Angharad WynneThis week we feature a fantastic Welsh storyteller and teacher, Angharad Wynne.You can learn more about Angaharad's work with pilgrimages at Dreaming the Land:https://www.dreamingtheland.comThe Dadeni Mystery School:https://www.dadeni.orgAnd Cae Mabon:https://www.caemabon.co.ukSupport House of Legends on Patreon at:https://www.patreon.com/houseoflegendsGet my books, Scottish Myths & Legends and The Bone Flute, at Amazon UK:https...2020-05-291h 00
House of Legends: World Myths & LegendsEpisode 47: The Shepherd's DreamThis week’s story is The Shepherd’s Dream from Ireland.Event link for Wd 13th May: https://www.facebook.com/events/950184208666216/?event_time_id=1121022501582385To join, click the following Zoom link: https://zoom.us/j/652120818 Support House of Legends on Patreon at:https://www.patreon.com/houseoflegendsGet my books, Scottish Myths & Legends and The Bone Flute, at Amazon UK:https://www.amazon...2020-05-1216 min
House of Legends: World Myths & LegendsEpisode 46: The CailleachA bonus episode featuring a story from my new book, Scottish Myths & Legends.Get the book at Amazon UK:https://www.amazon.co.uk/Scottish-Myths-Legends-Celtic-Retold/dp/1838040315/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=&sr=Amazon US:https://www.amazon.com/Scottish-Myths-Legends-Celtic-Retold-ebook/dp/B087YVX1D5/ref=sr_1_2?dchild=1&keywords=scottish+myths&qid=1588592116&sr=8-2Amazon Canada:https://www.amazon.ca/Scottish-Myths-Legends-Celtic-Retold-ebook/dp/B087YVX1D5/ref=sr_1_16?keywords=scottish+myths&qid=1588592149&sr=8-16'Deserves to be a classic'Svend-Erik EnghEnjoy!2020-05-0414 min
House of Legends: World Myths & LegendsEpisode 45: Nancy May with Maria GillenThe story of Nancy May, told by Irish storyteller Maria Gillen.Keep up to date with Maria at https://twitter.com/mgillen?lang=enhttps://www.facebook.com/SeedsOfStory/https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCqOZ1JXCzLw4JSMN8teN0hQSupport House of Legends on Patreon at:https://www.patreon.com/houseoflegendsGet my book, The Bone Flute, at Amazon UK:https://www.amazon.co.uk/Bone-Flute-Tears-Stars/dp/1709378727/ref=sr_1_1?crid=LHV0C9LXX449&keywords=daniel+allison&qid=1576565192&sprefix=Daniel+all%2Caps%2C374&s...2020-04-2845 min
House of Legends: World Myths & LegendsEpisode 44: The King of Lochlann's Brown Horse: Part IVThe final part in a four part mini-series. This story comes from J.F Campbell's 'Popular Tales of the West Highlands'.You can get a copy of the ebook here very cheaply:https://www.amazon.co.uk/POPULAR-TALES-WEST-HIGHLANDS-Four-ebook/dp/B01HFH71A2/ref=sr_1_7?crid=289ZLDM4YI78H&keywords=popular+tales+of+the+west+highlands&qid=1584472914&sprefix=popular+tales+of+%2Caps%2C181&sr=8-7Support House of Legends on Patreon at:https://www.patreon.com/houseoflegendsGet my book, The Bone Flute, at Amazon UK:https://www...2020-04-1421 min
House of Legends: World Myths & LegendsEpisode 43: The King of Lochlann's Brown Horse: Part IIIThe third part in a four part mini-series. This story comes from J.F Campbell's 'Popular Tales of the West Highlands'.You can get a copy of the ebook here very cheaply:https://www.amazon.co.uk/POPULAR-TALES-WEST-HIGHLANDS-Four-ebook/dp/B01HFH71A2/ref=sr_1_7?crid=289ZLDM4YI78H&keywords=popular+tales+of+the+west+highlands&qid=1584472914&sprefix=popular+tales+of+%2Caps%2C181&sr=8-7Support House of Legends on Patreon at:https://www.patreon.com/houseoflegendsGet my book, The Bone Flute, at Amazon UK:https://www...2020-04-0723 min
House of Legends: World Myths & LegendsEpisode 42: The King of Lochlann's Brown Horse: Part IIThe second part in a four part mini-series. This story comes from J.F Campbell's 'Popular Tales of the West Highlands'.You can get a copy of the ebook here very cheaply:https://www.amazon.co.uk/POPULAR-TALES-WEST-HIGHLANDS-Four-ebook/dp/B01HFH71A2/ref=sr_1_7?crid=289ZLDM4YI78H&keywords=popular+tales+of+the+west+highlands&qid=1584472914&sprefix=popular+tales+of+%2Caps%2C181&sr=8-7Support House of Legends on Patreon at:https://www.patreon.com/houseoflegendsGet my book, The Bone Flute, at Amazon UK:https://www...2020-03-3115 min
House of Legends: World Myths & LegendsEpisode 41: The King of Lochlann's Brown Horse: Part IThe first part in a four part mini-series. This story comes from J.F Campbell's 'Popular Tales of the West Highlands'.You can get a copy of the ebook here very cheaply:https://www.amazon.co.uk/POPULAR-TALES-WEST-HIGHLANDS-Four-ebook/dp/B01HFH71A2/ref=sr_1_7?crid=289ZLDM4YI78H&keywords=popular+tales+of+the+west+highlands&qid=1584472914&sprefix=popular+tales+of+%2Caps%2C181&sr=8-7Support House of Legends on Patreon at:https://www.patreon.com/houseoflegendsGet my book, The Bone Flute, at Amazon UK:https://www...2020-03-1722 min
House of Legends: World Myths & LegendsEpisode 40: Celtic Myths & Legends with Sian Esther PowellWe’re back!I took a break from the podcast over the last couple as I’ve been grieving a loved one whom I lost recently. I’m glad to be back now, and with a very special guest: Sian Esther Powell, the host of the Celtic Myths & Legends Podcast. Sian and I chat about her podcast and what makes Celtic lore unique before diving into the folklore of Cornwall.Follow Sian’s podcast on twitter:https://twitter.com/celticmythspod?lang=enFacebook:https://www.facebook.com/celticmythspodcast/Suppor...2020-02-1840 min
House of Legends: World Myths & LegendsEpisode 39: Tam O' ShanterThe tale of Tam O' Shanter, written in 1790 by Scotland's national bard, Robert Burns. Check out my new Youtube channel and see me performing the poem:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4c3oR_SVILY&t=4sSupport House of Legends on Patreon at:https://www.patreon.com/houseoflegendsGet my book, The Bone Flute, at Amazon UK:https://www.amazon.co.uk/Bone-Flute-Tears-Stars/dp/1709378727/ref=sr_1_1?crid=LHV0C9LXX449&keywords=daniel+allison&qid=1576565192&sprefix=Daniel+all%2Caps%2C374&sr=8-1And Amazon US:2020-01-2823 min
House of Legends: World Myths & LegendsEpisode 38: The Tree of Life with David NovakToday I speak to David Novak, one of the world's most talented storytellers. Described as ‘the brothers Grimm meet Carl Jung and Monty Python’, and as ‘the most eclectic storyteller on the scene today’, David Novak is acknowledged as a master of the art of storytelling. A veteran of the US National Storytelling Festival, he has been a keynote speaker for the Sydney International Storytelling Conference and received the Circle of Excellence Award from the National Storytelling Network. David's website:http://www.david-novak.com/homeBlog:https://atellingexperience.blogspot.com/2015/02/spherical-storytelling.html...2020-01-2148 min
House of Legends: World Myths & LegendsEpisode 37: The Land In The Sky with Mara MenziesThis week we meet one of the world's finest storytellers, Mara Menzies, and hear a story from her show Blood & Gold.Find Mara at:https://www.marathestoryteller.comhttps://business.facebook.com/MaratheStoryteller/https://www.instagram.com/marastoryteller/?hl=enhttps://twitter.com/marastoryteller?lang=enSupport House of Legends on Patreon at:https://www.patreon.com/houseoflegendsGet my book, The Bone Flute, at Amazon UK:https://www.amazon.co.uk/Bone-Flute-Tears-Stars/dp/1709378727/ref=sr_1_1?crid=LHV0C9LXX449&keywords...2020-01-1449 min
House of Legends: World Myths & LegendsEpisode 36: The Most Beautiful Song In The ForestThis week's story comes from the pygmy people of the Congo. I heard it told by Joseph Campbell in an interview he gave with Bill Moyers. You can watch a clip here:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2F7Wwew8X4YSupport House of Legends on Patreon at:https://www.patreon.com/houseoflegendsGet my book, The Bone Flute, at Amazon UK:https://www.amazon.co.uk/Bone-Flute-Tears-Stars/dp/1709378727/ref=sr_1_1?crid=LHV0C9LXX449&keywords=daniel+allison&qid=1576565192&sprefix=Daniel+all%2Caps%2C374&sr=8-1...2020-01-0717 min
House of Legends: World Myths & LegendsEpisode 35: Sources: Norse Mythology with Noah Tetzner of The History of Vikings PodcastIn this episode I interview Noah Tetzner, the host of The History of Vikings Podcast. Noah gives an overview of the Norse cosmology and then we discuss the source texts and different aspects of the subject in more depth. Sources episodes are a new feature for House of Legends, in which we delve deeper into mythology and folklore as opposed to hearing stories. Let me know if you'd like to hear more of these.You can learn more about The History of Vikings at:www.thehistoryofvikings.comFollow Noah on social m...2019-12-2438 min
House of Legends: World Myths & LegendsEpisode 34: The Cruel Mother with Danica Boyce of Fair Folk PodcastIn this episode I talk to Danica Boyce, the host of Fair Folk, an outstanding folklore podcast. Clarification from Danica: The version of the Cruel Mother that she sings is by Shirley Collins, an English singer; the song is English/Scottish but the lines about the afterlives are from The Maid and the Palmer, a ballad collected from an Irish traveller.Check out Fair Folk Podcast at:https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/fair-folk-podcast/id1177770160Support House of Legends on Patreon at:https://www.patreon.com/houseoflegendsG...2019-12-171h 02
House of Legends: World Myths & LegendsEpisode 33: Taming the KelpieThis week's story is from Scotland. It's a tale of the kelpie, one of our most famous and fascinating otherworld creatures. I heard it from Ian Stephen, a storyteller from the Isle of Lewis, and have been telling it a lot in performance recently.Support House of Legends with a Patreon pledge at:https://www.patreon.com/danielallisonYou can get my book, The Bone Flute, described as 'spellbinding', 'masterful' and 'the next big thing in fantasy' at Amazon US:https://www.amazon.com/Bone-Flute-Tears-Stars-Book-ebook/dp/B081P2TRR6/ref=sr_1_1...2019-12-1026 min
House of Legends: World Myths & LegendsEpisode 32: The Snow MaidenIt's time for snowy stories! We kick off the season of wintry tales with a perennial favourite of mine, The Snow Maiden. This is a Russian folk tale collected by Alexander Nikolayevich Afanasyev, which was later made into a play and opera, and lingers in that classic Christmas film, The Snowman.You can support House of Legends by getting a copy of my book, The Bone Flute, which reviewers are calling 'masterful', 'breathtaking' and 'the next big thing in fantasy' at Amazon UK:https://www.amazon.co.uk/Bone-Flute-Tears-Stars/dp/1709378727/ref=sr_1_1?k...2019-12-0327 min
House of Legends: World Myths & LegendsEpisode 31: A Close Tongue Keeps A Safe HeadWe remain in Orkney for a tale which introduces us to the strange beings known in Orkney as the finfolk. You can learn more about the finfolk n Tom Muir's excellent Orkney Folk Tales. Get it in the UK at:https://www.amazon.co.uk/Orkney-Folk-Tales-United-Kingdom/dp/075249905X/ref=sr_1_2?keywords=orkney+folk+tales&qid=1574719255&sr=8-2Get my novel The Bone Flute, set in Prehistoric Orkney, at:https://www.amazon.co.uk/Bone-Flute-Tears-Stars-Book-ebook/dp/B081P2TRR6/ref=sr_1_1?crid=3M83GEVTZ56UK&keywords=daniel+allison&qid=1574719324&sprefix=daniel+all%2C...2019-11-2622 min
House of Legends: World Myths & LegendsEpisode 30: The Bone FluteA special episode featuring a reading from my new novel, The Bone Flute, set in Iron Age Orkney and drawing on Scottish and Orcadian mythology.The Bone Flute is available now from Amazon; follow the link below:https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B081P2TRR6?pf_rd_p=3730611c-1654-405c-a45c-eec586a43cc7&pf_rd_r=7FNG5BJBGJ9F5AAHQ6RRMusic by Kate Young.Support the podcast by buying an ebook for the price of a cup of coffee here.Get Daniel's free full-colour Celtic...2019-11-1925 min
House of Legends: World Myths & LegendsEpisode 29: The Mermaid BrideWe kick off our mini-series of Orcadian stories with The Mermaid Bride.You can find this story in two books by Orcadian storyteller Tom Muir. The first is The Mermaid Bride and the other is Orkney Folk Tales. I highly recommend both.https://www.amazon.co.uk/Tom-Muir/e/B0034QAO6C?ref=sr_ntt_srch_lnk_1&qid=1573505319&sr=8-1Tom recently helped develop the Orkney Folklore Trail app - read about it here:https://www.orkneyology.com/orkney-folklore-trail.htmlMusic by Kate Young, one of Scotland's most innovative...2019-11-1229 min
House of Legends: World Myths & LegendsEpisode 28: Bonus episode: In Conversation with Jan BlakeI sit down to talk with world-renowned storyteller Jan Blake, who came to perform at the Scottish International Storytelling Festival 2019. Jan shares some of her journey as a storyteller and reflects on the art.Find out more about Jan at:https://www.janblakestories.co.ukMusic by Kate Young.Support the podcast by buying an ebook for the price of a cup of coffee here.Get Daniel's free full-colour Celtic Mythology Handbook here.Thanks for being part of House of Legends. 2019-11-0328 min
House of Legends: World Myths & LegendsEpisode 27: Bonus Episode with Robert Seven Crows BourdonAnother bonus episode from the Scottish International Storytelling Festival 2019. This time I sit down for a chat with Robert Seven Crows Bourdon, a storyteller from Quebec of Akadian and Mi'kmag descent, who has delighted audiences here with his warmth, generosity and talent.You can follow Robert on Facebook at:https://www.facebook.com/Robert-Seven-Crows-Bourdon-120079868174154/And listen to his music at:https://nikamowin.com/en/artist/robert-seven-crows-bourdonMusic by Kate Young.Support the podcast by buying an ebook for the price of a cup of coffee here.2019-11-0112 min
House of Legends: World Myths & LegendsEpisode 26: Bonus episode: The Hummingbird with Giovanna ConfortoIn this bonus episode from the Scottish International Storytelling Festival 2019 I talk to Giovanna Conforto. Giovanna is the creative director of the Italian Storytelling Centre and performs and teaches throughout the world.Learn more at:http://www.italianstorytellingcenter.it/en/about-italian-storytelling-center/italian-storytelling-center-team/Music by Kate Young.Support the podcast by buying an ebook for the price of a cup of coffee here.Get Daniel's free full-colour Celtic Mythology Handbook here.Thanks for being part of House of Legends. 2019-10-2811 min
House of Legends: World Myths & LegendsEpisode 25: Bonus episode: The Two Warriors with Michael WilliamsAnother episode from the Scottish International Storytelling Festival 2019, this time with Canadian storyteller Michael Williams, who tells us about his experience using storytelling as a peace facilitator in the Middle East, and shares the tale of The Two Warriors.Learn more about Michael athttps://www.michaelwilliamsstorycoaching.comFollow him on Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/michaelwilliamsstorycoaching/Music by Kate Young, one of Scotland’s most innovative traditional musicians.www.kateyoungmusic.comSupport the podcast by buying an ebook for the price of a cup of...2019-10-2228 min
House of Legends: World Myths & LegendsEpisode 24: Bonus episode: Cree cultural leader Joseph NaytowhowA bonus episode recorded during the Scottish International Storytelling Festival, featuring Cree elder and cultural leaderJoseph Naytowhow.Learn more about Joseph at:www.josephnaytowhow.comAnd learn more about the Scottish International Storytelling Festival at:https://www.sisf.org.ukMusic by Kate Young.Support the podcast by buying an ebook for the price of a cup of coffee here.Get Daniel's free full-colour Celtic Mythology Handbook here.Thanks for being part of House of Legends. 2019-10-2212 min
House of Legends: World Myths & LegendsEpisode 23: The Chain of Memories with Liz WeirOur guest this week is Liz Weir, a veteran storyteller from Northern Ireland who is known throughout the world and has received an MBE for her work. Learn more about Liz at: www.lizweir.org Visit her festival, The Glens Storytelling Festival: www.goastories.org Join the House of Legends Club at: www.houseoflegends.me/landing-page Music courtesy of Kate Young, one of Scotland's most innovative traditional musicians - find out more at:www.kateyoungmusic.comSupport the podcast by buy...2019-10-1516 min
House of Legends: World Myths & LegendsEpisode 22: Zombie FarmersA pre-Halloween special! This week we have a Haitian voodoo story. Not for childrenA good introduction to voodoo:https://www.ranker.com/list/history-and-stories-from-haitian-zombie-voodoo-mythology/christopher-myersA great in-depth episode of the Mythology Podcast on voodoo:https://history-podcasts.com/the-mythology-podcastJoin the House of Legends Club at www.houseoflegends.me/landing-pageMusic courtesy of Kate Young.Support the podcast by buying an ebook for the price of a cup of coffee here.Get Daniel's free full-colour Celtic Mythology Handbook here.Thanks...2019-10-0821 min
House of Legends: World Myths & LegendsEpisode 21: Raven & WhaleThis is an Inuit story which I first told in 2010, from a retelling by New York-based storyteller Laura Simms.You can read about this story and its use by the Healing Story Alliance here:https://healingstory.org/raven-and-the-whale/Join the House of Legends Club at www.houseoflegends.me/landing-pageMusic courtesy of Kate Young.2019-10-0121 min
House of Legends: World Myths & LegendsEpisode 20: Thor's Journey To UtgardBy popular demand... it's time to go a-viking!This is one of the most popular Norse tales. It comes from the Prose Edda, the main source of Norse Mythology, recorded by Snorri Sturluson in Iceland in the 13th Century.Recommended texts for getting started with Norse stories:The Penguin Book of Norse Myths by Kevin Crossley-Holland (my favourite)Norse Mythology by Neil GaimanMyths of the Norsemen by Roger Lancelyn GreenI'd also highly recommend the Northern Myths podcast. Join the House of Legends club a...2019-09-2441 min
House of Legends: World Myths & LegendsEpisode 19: The Widow of Ephesus with Daniel MordenThis week our guest is leading international storyteller Daniel Morden. I saw Daniel perform at Beyond the Border in Wales and was enraptured by his storytelling.Daniel works with Hugh Luton to tell the Iliad and the Odyssey, and they were awarded the 2006 Classical Association prize for 'the most significant contribution to the public understanding of the classics'. Daniel has conceived and presented numerous documentaries on storytelling for BBC Radio Wales. In 2007 he won the Tir na n-Og Award for his book Dark Tales from the Woods and he has a number of publications available o...2019-09-1739 min
House of Legends: World Myths & LegendsEpisode 18: Vasalisa the BeautifulThis week we have the story of Vasalisa the Beautiful, the most famous Russian folk-tale.The story was collected by Alexander Afanasyev for his Russian Folk-Tales collections, which were published between 1855-1863. It was made into a film by the same name, and has featured in the Hellboy cartoon as well as various short stories. Most recently, Sophie Anderson used the story as the basis for her novel, The House With Chicken Legs, while Clarissa Pinkola Estes analysed the story in Women Who Run With The Wolves.Get access to every new House of Legends e...2019-09-1035 min
House of Legends: World Myths & LegendsEpisode 17: Branwen with Michael HarveyHouse of Legends is back!Our guest this week is Michael Harvey. Michael Harvey is an internationally performing storyteller and a recipient of the prestigious Creative Wales award. Recently he has worked with production company Adverse Camber on Dreaming The Night Field, a piece based on the Fourth Branch of the Mabinogion, which toured Australia earlier this year.Michael was kind enough to share both an exclusive preview of his forthcoming show Taliesin, and to share a recording of Branwen, his retelling of the Second Branch of the Mabinogion. Both were created and performed in...2019-09-061h 51
House of Legends: World Myths & LegendsEpisode 16: Where Music Comes FromThe story comes from the Isle of Skye in Scotland, and the version I based my telling on is called 'The Dark Doctor' in 'Celtic Sea Stories' by George Macpherson. I've made a few little tweaks but the story is essentially the same.Get access to every House of Legends episode and patron-only worksheets by becoming a patron at:https://www.patreon.com/houseoflegends Get my FREE ebook Silverborn at:https://www.houseoflegends.me/landing-pageStudy with me at the Roundhouse Storytelling School and get a FREE pack of st...2019-08-1320 min
House of Legends: World Myths & LegendsEpisode 15: The Kitchen Gods with Charlotte ElizabethThis episode was recorded at Storyfest Singapore in June 2019, where I was fortunate enough to see a group of young storytellers perform. The group had been mentored by festival organiser and legendary storyteller Kamini Ramachandran, and it was such a pleasure for me to see young people taking up the art of storytelling and doing so with passion, grace and skill. Charlotte was part of that group. She and I got talking over our welcome dinner and thankfully she agreed to tell a story for House of Legends! The story tells the origin of the Ki...2019-08-0615 min
House of Legends: World Myths & LegendsEpisode 14: Stone SoupA European folk-tale that feels absolutely universal. In some versions, there is an axe in the soup, instead of stones.No source for this - I've only ever heard it orally. Try telling it yourself - its a very simple story to get started with!Get access to every House of Legends episode and patron-only worksheets by becoming a patron at:https://www.patreon.com/houseoflegends Get my FREE ebook Silverborn at:https://www.houseoflegends.me/landing-pageStudy with me at the Roundhouse Storytelling School and...2019-07-3010 min
House of Legends: World Myths & LegendsEpisode 13: The Flying Head with Ana Maria LinesA Brazilian tale from storyteller Ana Maria Lines.Get access to every House of Legends episode and patron-only worksheets by becoming a patron at:https://www.patreon.com/houseoflegends Get my FREE ebook Silverborn at:https://www.houseoflegends.me/landing-pageStudy with me at the Roundhouse Storytelling School and get a FREE pack of stories to tell:https://www.roundhouseschool.comLearn about Myth Singers, my storytelling coaching program, at:www.houseoflegends.me/story-coachingGet my books, Scottish Myths & Legends, The Sh...2019-07-2326 min
House of Legends: World Myths & LegendsEpisode 12: Kiss of the Crow QueenAn episode from the Tain Bo Cauilgne, The Cattle Raid of Cooley, the great epic of Irish & Celtic oral literature.A great translation of the Tain is:The Tain by Ciaran CarsonI've been so inspired by this stunning reimagining of the Cuchulainn tales - it is heartbreaking how little attention this book has received:Cuchulainn & The Crow Queen by Bernard KellyBoth are essentials for any mythic library!Get access to every House of Legends episode and patron-only worksheets by becoming a patron at:...2019-07-1631 minHouse of Legends: World Myths & LegendsEpisode 11: Fox & DogA tale from the legendary Scottish Traveller storyteller, Duncan Williamson.I heard this on an audio recording of Duncan. The same story can be found in:'The Coming of the Unicorn' by Duncan Williamson, edited by Linda WilliamsonLearn more about Duncan in the two volume biography written by his friend and student David Campbell, 'A Traveller in Two Worlds' by David Campbell.Support the podcast by buying an ebook for the price of a cup of coffee here.Get Daniel's free full-colour Celtic Mythology H...2019-07-0909 minHouse of Legends: World Myths & LegendsEpisode 10: The Makers of DreamsA story from the island of Skye, on Scotland's west coast. It can be found in my book, Scottish Myths & Legends.Skye also plays a part in the Cuchulainn legends, when Cuchulainn comes to the island to study at the warrior school belonging to Scathach. Support the podcast by buying an ebook for the price of a cup of coffee here.Get Daniel's free full-colour Celtic Mythology Handbook here.Thanks for being part of House of Legends. 2019-07-0217 minHouse of Legends: World Myths & LegendsEpisode 9: Why We Tell Stories with Martina PiscialiOur first guest on House of Legends is Martina Pisciali, a young storyteller from Italy whom I was fortunate enough to work with at Storyfest in Singapore. Martina is a regular performer at Raccontaminuastoria, the International Storytelling Festival of Rome, as well as at international festivals in Sharjah and Bolzano. She is the apprentice of the highly-regarded storytellers Paola Balbi and Davide Bardi and a translator of bilingual performances. Martina's repertoire consists of Greek and Roman myths and global folktales, with a focus on the Middle East and the Mediterranean. Follow Martina on Instagram at @ma...2019-06-2521 minHouse of Legends: World Myths & LegendsEpisode 8: Do Not Weep YetA classic Russian tale, taken from Men and The Water of Life by Michael Meade.Dedicated to Mon, Head Trainer at Diamond Muay Thai, Koh Phangan.Learn more about Michael's amazing work as a storyteller, teacher and community leader here.Support the podcast by buying an ebook for the price of a cup of coffee here.Get Daniel's free full-colour Celtic Mythology Handbook here.Thanks for being part of House of Legends. 2019-06-1836 min