Ever wondered what the property value of Baba Yaga’s house is? Or the Executioner’s salary in 1001 nights? Is Ursula the real hero in the Little Mermaid? Is Harry Potter a Disney Princess? Does Supreme executive power derive from the masses or strange women in lakes? Join Fox and Sparrow as they journey out of the Enchanted Forest to share Fairy Tales, Myths and Legends. If you’ve ever wondered about the origins of these fantastic tales and where to find them, then join us on Wednesdays, every fortnight.
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Gesamtlänge aller Episoden: 1 day 20 hours 43 minutes
episode 15: Sky Woman: Free Fallin’
And I’m free, free fallin’! We’d like to imagine Sky Woman from the Haudenosaunee (Iroquois) tale was into Tom Petty, but just in case she wasn’t, we also have the musical styling of ABBA, Elvis, and Bob Dylan on standby. Our story today is one of ma...
Monster Mash
Join Fox and Sparrow as we round up our favourite monsters and create a Monster Mash in the Enchanted Forest! We discuss the origins of our top ten creatures, including Jörmungandr, Simurgh, Godzilla, Banshees, Doppelgängers, Sphinx, Tah-tah kle’-ah,...
episode 14: Silence of the Sparrows: The Tongue-Cut Sparrow
No one does horror better than Japanese folktales, and this one is no exception! The Tongue-Cut Sparrow tells the tale of an old man and his beloved pet, with a horrible twist caused by a jealous wife. You reap what you sow with this tale so choose c...
episode 13: Married at Last Sight: Hiku and Kawelu
A demi-god Bachelor agrees to marry a partner chosen for him by his relationship expert (which happens to be a ‘sentient’ magic arrow). Looking forward to the perfect match, he meets his mate, abandons her, and then swings down to the underworld to g...
episode 12: Honeyed Tongue: Jackal & The Spring
Have you ever been distracted by a sweet treat and a silver tongue? The masters of trickery and deception include Loki, the Fox, and our current favourite, the Jackal! Join our animals as they attempt to outwit the Trickster Jackal! In this episode,...
episode 11: Shirin and Khosrow: A Series of Unfortunate Events
Sometimes the universe keeps you apart and sometimes it would be better for you to listen. Shirin and Khosrow are the result of ignoring all the red flags and having a trainwreck relationship that is a tragedy for all involved. Join us on this advent...
BONUS Five Fantastic Finds: Hades & Persephone (Feat. Jessica Caravaggio)
We loved having a guest so much we are releasing another episode with her! Our five fantastic finds this week feature Aphrodite’s motives, the myth in YA literature and video games, the Sumerian origins, and the triple goddess! Come join us for a qui...
episode 10: Hymn to Persephone (Feat. Jessica Caravaggio)
Hades and Persephone have one of the most well-known myths, but did you know the whole debacle might be Aphrodite and Eros’ fault? In this episode, we delve deep into the origins of the myth with the Homeric Hymns’ and Ovid’s poetry to examine the wa...
episode 9: Donkeyskin: Suits with the Fur
What do you do when your incestuous father tries to marry you following your mother's death? Wear the skin of his favourite gold pooping donkey and run away to find Prince Charming! In this bizarre Cinderella tale, we explore a classic French story a...
episode 8: Hit the Road Jack Spriggins
You know the story of Jack and the Beanstalk, but do you know the story of “Jack Spriggins"? A less likable, more fantastical story of Jack! Instead of stealing from the giant three times to aid his financial woes (and mismanagement), Jack abandons ...