Tales From Antiquaria: 19th Century Folklore & Legends
Tales From Antiquaria is a podcast dedicated to exploring the legacy of work published regarding folklore and local history during the golden age of antiquarian writing in the nineteenth century.
Curated by folklorist Eli Lewis-Lycett, each each episode presents a series of highlights from a given title in their original form; revealing a world full of witchcraft, superstition, curious local beliefs and lost traditions, as recorded first hand by collectors and enthusiasts during the 1800s.
Episodes are published every two weeks via all major podcast platforms.
Tales From Antiquaria: 19th Century Folklore & Legends
Cornish Feasts and Folklore
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Lost cities, mermaids, haunted houses and a whole swathe of superstition! This episode is Cornish Feasts and Folklore from Margaret Ann Courtney, published in 1890.
'The pellars wore formerly magical rings, with a blue stone in them, said to have been formed by snakes breathing on hazel-twigs. Our country-people often searched for these stones.'
Tales From Antiquaria is a podcast dedicated to exploring the legacy of work published regarding folklore and local history during the golden age of antiquarian writing in the nineteenth century.
For show notes and links, visit talesfromantiquaria.com
Episode written, produced and presented by Eli Lewis-Lycett. All source material taken directly from the stated publication. Main theme music by Humanoid Media. Incidental music from Restum-Anoush.
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