House of Legends: World Myths & Legends
93 episodes - English - Latest episode: 6 months ago - ★★★★★ - 24 ratingsWorld myths and legends with Scottish storyteller and USA Today bestselling author Daniel Allison. Discover breathtaking stories from around the world, all told in Daniel's intimate and lyrical style. Also featuring guest spots from the world's best oral storytellers.
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Episode 80: Calling Spirits with Judith-Kate Friedman & featuring the late Daniel Deardorff
October 16, 2023 03:00 - 1 hour - 80.5 MBThis 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 w...
Episode 79: The Hounds of Actaeon
April 30, 2023 00:00 - 20 minutes - 18.6 MBOn this episode I share my interpretation of a classic Greek myth. Support House of Legends by becoming a patron Learn about Myth Singers, my online Celtic Storytelling Apprenticeship Get my books, Scottish Myths & Legends, The Shattering Sea and Finn & The Fianna, at Amazon US Amazon UK Amazon Canada Get my FREE ebook Silverborn here Join me on Instagram Music by Kate Young
Episode 78: The Voyage of Bran with Aron Hegarty
March 25, 2023 08:00 - 1 hour - 79.9 MBMy 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 strai...
Episode 77: The Mustard Seed with Siobhan Asgharzadeh
December 14, 2022 04:00 - 47 minutes - 43.7 MBMy 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 ab...
Episode 76: To the Sea with Tamar Eluned Williams
July 27, 2022 09:00 - 1 hour - 57.7 MBThis 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.com Explore Tamar’s Pathways project at https://www.pathways-llwybrau.com Support House of Legends by becoming a patron at: https://www.patreon.com/houseoflegends Study with me at...
Episode 74: The Smith & The Fairies
March 05, 2022 03:00 - 30 minutes - 28.3 MBApologies 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/houseoflegends Study with me at the Roundhouse Storytelling School: https://www.roundhouseschool.com Learn about Myth Singers, my storytelling coaching program, at: www.houseoflegends.me/story-coaching Get my books, Scot...
Episode 75: Puss in Boots with Emily & Leo Hanna-Grazebrook
March 05, 2022 03:00 - 22 minutes - 20.9 MBMy 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/podcast Note: 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 Hous...
Episode 73: The Golden City with Nicholas Jubber
January 29, 2022 01:00 - 41 minutes - 38.1 MBOur 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.com Get 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/houseoflegends Study with me at the Roundhouse Storytelling School: https://www.roundh...
Episode 72: The Crow's Wife
January 21, 2022 05:00 - 33 minutes - 45.8 MBOur 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/houseoflegends Study with me at the Roundhouse Storytelling School: https://www.roundhouseschool.com Learn about Myth Singers, my storytelling coaching program, at: www.houseoflegends.me/story-coaching Get my books, Scottish Myths & Legends, The Shattering Sea...
Episode 71: The Gods are All Here with Phil Okwedy
December 29, 2021 09:00 - 44 minutes - 40.4 MBOn 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 ...
Episode 70: The Coming of Lugh
December 23, 2021 05:00 - 20 minutes - 19 MBOn 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/houseoflegends Study with me at the Roundhouse Storytelling School: https://www.roundhouseschool.com Learn about Myth Singers, my storytelling coaching program, at: www.houseoflegends.me/story-coaching Get my books, Scottish Myths & Legends...
Episode 70: The Coming of Lugh
December 23, 2021 05:00 - 20 minutes - 19 MBOn 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/houseoflegends Study with me at the Roundhouse Storytelling School: https://www.roundhouseschool.com Learn about Myth Singers, my storytelling coaching program, at: www.houseoflegends.me/story-coaching Get my books, Scottish Myths & Legends...
Episode 69: Two Brothers, Two Boats with Ian Stephen
November 23, 2021 20:00 - 48 minutes - 66.8 MBMy 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 B...
Episode 68: The Greedy Padshah with Sef Townsend
October 20, 2021 15:00 - 1 hour - 55.3 MBOur 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.uk On Thursday 28th October I’ll be a guest at an online session wit...
Episode 67: The Birth of Athena with Jay Leeming
September 14, 2021 15:00 - 1 hour - 57.8 MBOur 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 s...
Episode 66: Mallie & the Trow with Tom Muir
May 18, 2021 08:00 - 1 hour - 89.3 MBOur 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,...
Episode 65: Re-release: Where Music Comes From
May 01, 2021 14:00 - 20 minutes - 27.9 MBThis 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/houseoflegends Study with me at the Roundhou...
Episode 64: The Love Spot with Clare Murphy
April 16, 2021 13:00 - 41 minutes - 37.6 MBOur 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...
Episode 63: The Hand in the Dark (Part III of The Mabinogion)
March 28, 2021 17:00 - 23 minutes - 21.8 MBThe 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/houseoflegends Study with me at the Roundhouse Storytelling School: https://www.roundhouseschool.com Learn about Myth Singers, my storytelling coaching program, at: www.houseoflegends.me/story-coaching Get my books, Scottish Myths & Legends, The Shattering Sea and Finn & The Fianna, at Amazon US: https://www....
Episode 64: The Hand in the Dark (Part III of The Mabinogion)
March 28, 2021 17:00 - 23 minutes - 21.8 MBThe 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/houseoflegends Study with me at the Roundhouse Storytelling School: https://www.roundhouseschool.com Learn about Myth Singers, my storytelling coaching program, at: www.houseoflegends.me/story-coaching Get my books, Scottish Myths & Legends, The Shattering Sea and Finn & The Fianna, at Amazon US: https://www....
Episode 63: The Hand in the Dark (Part 3 of The Mabinogion)
March 28, 2021 17:00 - 23 minutes - 21.8 MBThe 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/houseoflegends Study with me at the Roundhouse Storytelling School: https://www.roundhouseschool.com Learn about Myth Singers, my storytelling coaching program, at: www.houseoflegends.me/story-coaching Get my books, Scottish Myths & Legends, The Shattering Sea and Finn & The Fianna, at Amazon US: https://www....
Episode 62: the Fairy Lake with Csenge Zalka
March 09, 2021 10:00 - 39 minutes - 35.8 MBOur 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...
Episode 61: Pwyll & Rhiannon (Part 2 of The Mabinogion)
March 09, 2021 08:00 - 29 minutes - 26.7 MBWe 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/houseoflegends Study with me at the Roundhouse Storytelling School: https://www.roundhouseschool.com Learn about Myth Singers, my storytelling coaching program, at: www.houseoflegends.me/story-coaching Get my books, Scottish Myths & Legends, The Shattering Se...
Episode 60: Fierce Creatures with Donna Washington
February 09, 2021 09:00 - 38 minutes - 35 MBOur 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.com Get 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-page Study with me at the Roundhouse Storytelling School and get a FREE pack of stories to tell: htt...
Episode 60: Fierce Creatures with Donna Washington
February 09, 2021 09:00 - 38 minutes - 35 MBOur 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.com Get 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-page Study with me at the Roundhouse Storytelling School and get a FREE pack of stories to tell: htt...
Episode 59: Pwyll & Arawn (Part 1 of The Mabinogion)
January 26, 2021 09:00 - 23 minutes - 32 MBThe 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-page Study with me at the Roundhouse Storyt...
Episode 58: Mary & The Seal with Kirsten Milliken
January 12, 2021 08:00 - 32 minutes - 44.5 MBA 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-folklore Find out about the Roundhouse Storytelling School: https://www.roundhouseschool.com Learn about Myth Singers, my storytelling coaching program, at: www.houseoflegends.me/story-coaching Get my books, Scottish Myths & Legends, The Shattering Sea and Finn & The Fianna,...
Episode 57: Bran & Sceolan (Part 5 of the Tales Of The Fianna series)
December 29, 2020 09:00 - 24 minutes - 33.2 MBPart 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/roundhouse Get 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_10 Amazon UK: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Daniel-Allison/e...
Episode 56: Samhain at Tara (Part 4 of the Tales Of The Fianna series)
December 18, 2020 06:00 - 18 minutes - 25.9 MBPart 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-site Get 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_1 And Amazon US: https://www.amazon.com/s?k=daniel+allison&crid=3LFU9R8PFUBP1&sprefix=daiel+al...
Episode 53: The Salmon of Wisdom (Part 3 of The Tales of The Fianna Series)
December 01, 2020 09:00 - 17 minutes - 16 MBPart 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-site Get 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_1 And Amazon US: https://www.amazon.com/s?k=daniel+allison&crid=3LFU9R8PFUBP1&sprefix=daiel+a...
Episode 55: The Salmon of Wisdom (Part 3 of The Tales of The Fianna Series)
December 01, 2020 09:00 - 17 minutes - 16 MBPart 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-site Get 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_1 And Amazon US: https://www.amazon.com/s?k=daniel+allison&crid=3LFU9R8PFUBP1&sprefix=daiel+a...
Episode 54: The Boyhood of Finn (Part 2 of The Tales of The Fianna Series)
November 28, 2020 08:00 - 15 minutes - 13.9 MBPart 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-site Get 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_1 And Amazon US: https://www.amazon.com/s?k=daniel+allison&crid=3LFU9R8PFUBP1&sprefix=daiel+a...
Episode 53: The Fate of Coull (Part 1 of The Fianna Series)
November 24, 2020 15:00 - 16 minutes - 15.3 MBPart 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-site Get 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_1 And Amazon US: https://www.amazon.com/s?k=daniel+allison&crid=3LFU9R8PFUBP1&sprefix=daiel+all%C3...
Episode 53: The Fate of Coull (Part 1 of The Tales of The Fianna Series)
November 24, 2020 15:00 - 16 minutes - 15.4 MBPart 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-site Get 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_1 And Amazon US: https://www.amazon.com/s?k=daniel+allison&crid=3LFU9R8PFUBP1&sprefix=daiel+all%C3...
Episode 52: Salt Is The Dearest with Nana Tomova
November 09, 2020 10:00 - 41 minutes - 37.6 MBOur 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-ap...
Episode 51: The Flight of Merlin with Lisa Schneidau
July 08, 2020 07:00 - 58 minutes - 53.7 MBThis 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 o...
Episode 51: The Flight of Merlin with Lisa Schneidau
July 08, 2020 07:00 - 58 minutes - 53.7 MBThis 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 o...
Episode 50: Midnight Matchmaker with Kamini Ramachandran
June 23, 2020 16:00 - 59 minutes - 54.9 MBFor 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 ...
Episode 49: When Things Fall Apart with Sharon Blackie
June 08, 2020 23:00 - 57 minutes - 52.5 MBOur 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.net Support House of Legends on Patreon at: https://www.patreon.com/houseoflegend Get my books, Scottish Myths & Legends and The Bone Flute, at Amazon...
Episode 48: The Three Causeless Blows with Angharad Wynne
May 29, 2020 08:00 - 1 hour - 55.5 MBThis 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.com The Dadeni Mystery School: https://www.dadeni.org And Cae Mabon: https://www.caemabon.co.uk Support House of Legends on Patreon at: https://www.patreon.com/houseoflegends Get my books, Scottish Myths & Legends and The Bone Flute, at Amazon UK: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Daniel-Allison/e/B081PNR...
Episode 47: The Shepherd's Dream
May 12, 2020 09:00 - 16 minutes - 15.6 MBThis 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=1121022501582385 To join, click the following Zoom link: https://zoom.us/j/652120818 Support House of Legends on Patreon at: https://www.patreon.com/houseoflegends Get my books, Scottish Myths & Legends and The Bone Flute, at Amazon UK: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Daniel-Allison/e/B081PNRL92/ref=dp_byline_cont_book_1 And Amazon US: https:...
Episode 46: The Cailleach
May 04, 2020 11:00 - 14 minutes - 13.4 MBA 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=8-2 Amazon Canada: https://www.amazon.ca/Scottish-Myths-Legends-Celtic-Retold-ebook/dp/B087YVX1D5/ref=sr_1_16?k...
Episode 45: Nancy May with Maria Gillen
April 28, 2020 07:00 - 45 minutes - 41.7 MBThe story of Nancy May, told by Irish storyteller Maria Gillen. Keep up to date with Maria at https://twitter.com/mgillen?lang=en https://www.facebook.com/SeedsOfStory/ https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCqOZ1JXCzLw4JSMN8teN0hQ Support House of Legends on Patreon at: https://www.patreon.com/houseoflegends Get 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=D...
Episode 44: The King of Lochlann's Brown Horse: Part IV
April 14, 2020 07:00 - 21 minutes - 19.6 MBThe 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=8-7 Support House of Legends on Patreon at: https://www.patreon.com/houseoflegends Get my book, The Bone Flute,...
Episode 43: The King of Lochlann's Brown Horse: Part III
April 07, 2020 07:00 - 23 minutes - 21.9 MBThe 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=8-7 Support House of Legends on Patreon at: https://www.patreon.com/houseoflegends Get my book, The Bone Flute,...
Episode 42: The King of Lochlann's Brown Horse: Part II
March 30, 2020 23:00 - 15 minutes - 14.6 MBThe 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=8-7 Support House of Legends on Patreon at: https://www.patreon.com/houseoflegends Get my book, The Bone Flute...
Episode 41: The King of Lochlann's Brown Horse: Part I
March 17, 2020 19:00 - 22 minutes - 20.6 MBThe 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=8-7 Support House of Legends on Patreon at: https://www.patreon.com/houseoflegends Get my book, The Bone Flute,...
Episode 40: Celtic Myths & Legends with Sian Esther Powell
February 18, 2020 18:00 - 40 minutes - 37.1 MBWe’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=en Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/celticmythspodcast/ ...
Episode 39: Tam O' Shanter
January 28, 2020 19:00 - 23 minutes - 21.8 MBThe 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=4s Support House of Legends on Patreon at: https://www.patreon.com/houseoflegends Get 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-...
The Tree of Life with David Novak
January 21, 2020 11:00 - 48 minutes - 44 MBToday 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. Dav...