Celtic Myths and Legends Podcast

A podcast focused on the myths, legends and folkloric creatures of the 6 Celtic Nations; Wales, Scotland, Ireland, Cornwall, Brittany and the Isle of Man.

The Irish Puca 10/28/2024

The Irish Puca In this episode we take a look at another tricky, capricious creature from Celtic folklore - the puca!! Patreon: Facebook: Twitter: Music used at the start of the episode is taken from Beyond the Warriors by licensed under a . /episode/index/show/celticmythspodcast/id/33650587

Third Branch of Mabinogion 09/04/2024

Third Branch of Mabinogion In this episode we delve into one Man...awydan's journey through his mid-life crisis struggles!! This is the third branch of the Mabinogi and the last branch that I was set to cover. You can now listen to each branch in order of when I uploaded them or from 1-4 - enjoy! Patreon: Facebook: Twitter: Music used at the start of the episode is taken from Beyond the Warriors by licensed under a . /episode/index/show/celticmythspodcast/id/32900522

The Lost Land of Lyonesse 05/11/2024

The Lost Land of Lyonesse Hi everyone! In this episode we take a look at the Lost Land of Lyonesse, where the origins of the myth might come from and its links to Athurian legend and previous legends. Patreon: Facebook: Twitter: Music used at the start of the episode is taken from Beyond the Warriors by licensed under a . /episode/index/show/celticmythspodcast/id/31246847

The Nuberu of Asturias 03/19/2024

The Nuberu of Asturias Hello everyone! It is great to be back speaking with you all and I'm excited to share the mythology of the Nuberu of Asturias, an entity with control over the clouds, rain, thunder and lightning! /episode/index/show/celticmythspodcast/id/30430858

The Enchanted Mouras of Galicia 01/21/2024

The Enchanted Mouras of Galicia Hi everyone! I am delighted to introduce Galicia as another Celtic region that I will be delving into the folklore of in upcoming episodes. The enchanted mouras are beautiful creatures held thrall by a curse who are looking for someone to break it...scary or exciting?! Would you break the curse? Patreon: Facebook: Twitter: Music used at the start of the episode is taken from Beyond the Warriors by licensed under a . /episode/index/show/celticmythspodcast/id/29581218

Manx Sword Dance 01/04/2024

Manx Sword Dance Hi everyone! In this episode we explore one of the folk customs of the Isle of Man: The Sword Dance and White Boys Mummers play! Patreon: Facebook: Twitter: Music used at the start of the episode is taken from Beyond the Warriors by licensed under a . /episode/index/show/celticmythspodcast/id/29348783

The Korrigans of Brittany 12/31/2023

The Korrigans of Brittany In this episode we cover the confusing corrigan - are they twisted dwarf like piskies? Or beautiful sirens? Both of these things? Or something else entirely!? Patreon: Facebook: Twitter: Music used at the start of the episode is taken from Beyond the Warriors by licensed under a . /episode/index/show/celticmythspodcast/id/29283258

A Mither of Life and Death 11/30/2023

A Mither of Life and Death Hi guys!! In this episode we look at the fascinating myths of the Orkney Islands, particularly that of the Sea Mither and her arch nemesis Teran as well as the horrifying nightmare fuel Nuckelavee. Patreon: Facebook: Twitter: Music used at the start of the episode is taken from Beyond the Warriors by licensed under a . /episode/index/show/celticmythspodcast/id/28875213

Samhain, Gaelic Halloween 11/05/2023

Samhain, Gaelic Halloween Happy belated Halloween! In this episode, we learn about the Gaelic festival of Samhain, the first day of winter! Patreon: Facebook: Twitter: Music used at the start of the episode is taken from Beyond the Warriors by licensed under a . /episode/index/show/celticmythspodcast/id/28522118

The Tylwyth Teg: Welsh Fairies 09/30/2023

The Tylwyth Teg: Welsh Fairies In this episode I introduce the Tylwyth Teg, the fairies of Welsh mythology. We may cover them more deeply in future episodes, but enjoy a story and example for each! Gwyllion, mountain fairies Gwragedd Annwn, water maidens Ellyllon, elves Coblynau, mine pixies Bwbachod, hobgoblins People of the Otherworld (Annwn) Patreon: Facebook: Twitter: Music used at the start of the episode is taken from Beyond the Warriors by licensed under a . /episode/index/show/celticmythspodcast/id/28186073

Cornish Food, Folklore and Feasten 08/31/2023

Cornish Food, Folklore and Feasten Hi everyone! In this episode we take a look at how food plays a role in folklore, cultural customs and our sense of identity! The first part of a two-parter episode, the next part due Sept 31st. Thank you to Magic Mind for sponsoring this episode: if you'd like to give it a go then you go to and use my code CELTIC20 for 20-50% off your order! :) Cheers! Patreon: Facebook: Twitter: Music used at the start of the episode is taken from Beyond the Warriors by licensed under a . /episode/index/show/celticmythspodcast/id/27903183

GEF The Talking Mongoose 08/01/2023

GEF The Talking Mongoose In this episode we cover one of the most strange hauntings - that of a talking mongoose! We are off course back to the lovely Isle of Man and this time we are taking a peek at the legend of Gef...the talking mongoose. Patreon: Facebook: Twitter: Music used at the start of the episode is taken from Beyond the Warriors by licensed under a . /episode/index/show/celticmythspodcast/id/27629496

Ballads of Brittany 06/13/2023

Ballads of Brittany Hello everyone! In this episode we look at an interesting acdemic discussion on authenticity! Barzaz Breiz, or Ballads of Brittany is a 19th century compilations of Breton songs and tales from Théodore Hersart de la Villemarqué. But did he really collect them or make it all up!? Patreon: Facebook: Twitter: Music used at the start of the episode is taken from Beyond the Warriors by licensed under a . /episode/index/show/celticmythspodcast/id/27140493

Nightmare Scottish Water Horse 05/31/2023

Nightmare Scottish Water Horse In this episode we are covering one of the most iconic pieces of Scottish folklore and mythology. The Kelpie. These nightmarish waterhoerses have often been confused with other creatures, so just how nasty ar ethey really? (spoiler: Very!!) Patreon: Tiktok: Facebook: Twitter: Music used at the start of the episode is taken from Beyond the Warriors by licensed under a . /episode/index/show/celticmythspodcast/id/27005598

Irish Vampires 04/30/2023

Irish Vampires Despite the catchy (and simplstic title!) we are going to be discussing a few different irish folktales in this episode. All of them loosely 'vampiric' in one way or another. The Abhartach, the Dearg Due, the leannán sídhe and the sluagh. Thanks for listening! Patreon: Tiktok: Facebook: Twitter: Music used at the start of the episode is taken from Beyond the Warriors by licensed under a . /episode/index/show/celticmythspodcast/id/26697591

Mabinogi and Mythology 03/26/2023

Mabinogi and Mythology I asked the lovely people of patreon whether they wanted the Mabinogion or a Mythological creature and it was almost even, so I decided to try and do both! Enjoy :) In this episode we finally cover the first branch :) Patreon: Tiktok: Facebook: Twitter: Music used at the start of the episode is taken from Beyond the Warriors by licensed under a . /episode/index/show/celticmythspodcast/id/26344404

Pobel Vean Little Folk of Cornwall 02/28/2023

Pobel Vean Little Folk of Cornwall In this episode we explore the different types of Cornish piskies, in a sort of revamped, updated version of my very first episode!! Lots more information to share so why not?! There's piskies that like the moors, piskies that like the underground, abandoned buildings, fish...there's a piskie for everyone! Patreon: Tiktok: Facebook: Twitter: Music used at the start of the episode is taken from Beyond the Warriors by licensed under a . /episode/index/show/celticmythspodcast/id/26086110

Manx Magic 01/31/2023

Manx Magic In this episode we explore some of the different types of magic practitioners in the Isle of Man including witch-doctors and necromancers! /episode/index/show/celticmythspodcast/id/25790880

Breton Ankou, The Henchman of Death 10/23/2022

Breton Ankou, The Henchman of Death Hello everyone!! Today in this spooky, halloween appropriate episode we return to the beautiful and often melancholy rural countryside of Brittany to meet the frightening Henchman of Death and Church Guardian....the skeletal, hat wearing, scythe carrying Ankou! Patreon: Tiktok: Facebook: Twitter: Music used at the start of the episode is taken from Beyond the Warriors by licensed under a . /episode/index/show/celticmythspodcast/id/24774420

Selkies and Seal Husbands 08/30/2022

Selkies and Seal Husbands Hello everyone! In this episode we finally cover one of my absolute favourite folkloric creatures: the Selkie! How can we use folklore to talk about difficult contemporary situations? And what about the (seal) men!!? Patreon: Tiktok: Facebook: Twitter: /episode/index/show/celticmythspodcast/id/24220506

Headless Horsemen 06/28/2022

Headless Horsemen In this episode we discuss the Irish legend of the Dullahan, a headless horsemen galloping around rural Ireland as a death portent. Spooky stuff! /episode/index/show/celticmythspodcast/id/23571332

BONUS EP: Sian's Yarns 1 12/12/2021

BONUS EP: Sian's Yarns 1 Hi everyone! I made up a little Cornish christmas story today inspired by the myths and legends of Cornwall so hopefully you enjoy it! Happy holidays everyone! xx Patreon: Tiktok: Facebook: Twitter: /episode/index/show/celticmythspodcast/id/21458975

Welsh Hags 11/14/2021

Welsh Hags This episode we have a cheeky little introduction the Welsh hags Cyhyraeth and Gwrach y Rhybin! Patreon: Tiktok: Facebook: Twitter: Music used at the start and end of episode is taken from Beyond the Warriors by licensed under a . /episode/index/show/celticmythspodcast/id/21159143

Cornish Urban Legends 07/02/2021

Cornish Urban Legends Ooops! I uploaded an old file, this should be correct!! Hello everyone!! It's been awhile, hasn't it? I'm very rusty with podcasting but I hope you will enjoy this episode touching upon the Owlman of Mawnan Smith, Morgawr the Falmouth sea serpent and of course...the Beast of Bodmin Moor. Thank you for your patience!! /episode/index/show/celticmythspodcast/id/19690655

Friendly Manx Merman 11/29/2020

Friendly Manx Merman Hello everyone! Finally back with the TWENTIETH episode for you all! Here he learn about the friendly merman from Manx folklore ''Yn Dooinney Marrey'' and also a little bit of love for Manx cultural activist and historian Sophia Morrison who was a badass lady! /episode/index/show/celticmythspodcast/id/16989524

Breton Yan-gant-y-tan 06/28/2020

Breton Yan-gant-y-tan In this episode you'll learn about the hairy demon that haunts the countryside of Brittany with a torch hand and a taste for golden chains! We will also be exploring symbolism and similar creatures in other Celtic myths and legends! Patreon: Facebook: Twitter: Music used at the start and end of episode is taken from Beyond the Warriors by licensed under a . /episode/index/show/celticmythspodcast/id/14995379

Northern Lights, Storm Kelpies and Green Maidens 05/09/2020

Northern Lights, Storm Kelpies and Green Maidens Learn about Giants fighting in the northern sky, storm Kelpies drowning sailors and why you should always keep your bargains with Green Ladies... Patreon: Facebook: Twitter: Music used at the start of episode is taken from Beyond the Warriors by is, licensed under a . Text read - Wonder Tales from Scottish Myth and Legend taken from: First piece of music used (other than the intro) is Now We Ride by Alexander Nakarada (www.serpentsoundstudios.com) Licensed under Creative Commons BY Attribution 4.0 License The rest of the pieces of music and sound effects were taken from audioblocks.com /episode/index/show/celticmythspodcast/id/14352932

BONUS EP 1 04/10/2020

BONUS EP 1 Hello, this is the first compilation of mini episodes. So...bonus episode! Here we learn about the Welsh dragon, Scottish unicorns, Irish cures, Cornish pixies, Irish fairies, scottish fairies, there's a few fairies okay! Let me know if you enjoyed this and think I should continue making them. /episode/index/show/celticmythspodcast/id/13940081

The Exile of the Sons of Uisliu 04/08/2020

The Exile of the Sons of Uisliu This beautiful, and tragic romantic tale is part of the Ulster Cycle. There is something truly amazing about the blend of magical realism, tragedy, and realism in Irish medieval literature. Patreon: Facebook: Twitter: Music used at the start of episode is taken from Beyond the Warriors by is, licensed under a . /episode/index/show/celticmythspodcast/id/13906799

Mabinogion: Math, son of Mathonwy 02/23/2020

Mabinogion: Math, son of Mathonwy Here I share with you the fourth, and most complex branch of the wonderful Mabinogion. I give you some context on the Mabinogion - what it is and how it can be interpreted. Enjoy! Patreon: Facebook: Twitter: Music used at the start of episode is taken from Beyond the Warriors by is, licensed under a . /episode/index/show/celticmythspodcast/id/13260323

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