
Episode 4 - The Kallikantzaroi
12/17/24 • 23 min
Episode Overview
In this episode, Rachel spins a tale that dives deep into the folklore of The Kallikantzaroi, exploring how folklore has been shaped through the ages from the roots of paganism to the modern Christianity.
If you like ornery little goblins, then this is the episode for you.
Timestamps
- (00:00) - Season’s Greetings
- (01:49) - Intro
- (03:25) - The Mischief of the Kallikantzaroi
- (11:26) - What are the Kallikantzaroi?
- (20:40) - Outro
Resources and Links Mentioned
· Özhan Öztürk – Dünya Mitolojisi (2016).
· https://tinyurl.com/yw5cd82u - Les kallikantzaroi, de drôles de petits diables !
· https://www.history.com/topics/christmas/history-of-christmas
· https://historycooperative.org/pagan-origins-of-christmas/
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Credits
- Producer, Writer, and Narration – Rachel Morrison
- Voice of Woodgrin – Paul Watt
- Story Narration – Christopher Dukes
- Technical Editing – Florian Besnard
Music
- Tchaikovsky - Dance of the Reed Flutes (From the Nutcracker Suite) - Leo Symphony Orchestra (IVOICEFVHMQXQOUB)
- Holiday Bustle – Little Red Church (GMCUYRUHRRJ4X9M4)
- Marvelous Madness – Jack Pierce (7UX7HCSZJ2WICJKR)
- The Twelve Days of Christmas - North Pole Studio (XG2QA9PEAROOCQRK)
- Danger Mystery - HWIYO (JLG0Q3L1W53GJXIY)
- Christmas Gathering - Swan Productions (57TKVMGBQOVJVD6E)
- Jingle Bells Lofi - Boomer (5OSNUBLPFRP3S5S2)
- We Wish You a Merry Christmas – Harpo Marks (ZZMRF1PT4CR9LA99)
- March of the Dwarfs - Harpo Marks (SDU3IZQIGDIYCGZO)
Episode Overview
In this episode, Rachel spins a tale that dives deep into the folklore of The Kallikantzaroi, exploring how folklore has been shaped through the ages from the roots of paganism to the modern Christianity.
If you like ornery little goblins, then this is the episode for you.
Timestamps
- (00:00) - Season’s Greetings
- (01:49) - Intro
- (03:25) - The Mischief of the Kallikantzaroi
- (11:26) - What are the Kallikantzaroi?
- (20:40) - Outro
Resources and Links Mentioned
· Özhan Öztürk – Dünya Mitolojisi (2016).
· https://tinyurl.com/yw5cd82u - Les kallikantzaroi, de drôles de petits diables !
· https://www.history.com/topics/christmas/history-of-christmas
· https://historycooperative.org/pagan-origins-of-christmas/
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Credits
- Producer, Writer, and Narration – Rachel Morrison
- Voice of Woodgrin – Paul Watt
- Story Narration – Christopher Dukes
- Technical Editing – Florian Besnard
Music
- Tchaikovsky - Dance of the Reed Flutes (From the Nutcracker Suite) - Leo Symphony Orchestra (IVOICEFVHMQXQOUB)
- Holiday Bustle – Little Red Church (GMCUYRUHRRJ4X9M4)
- Marvelous Madness – Jack Pierce (7UX7HCSZJ2WICJKR)
- The Twelve Days of Christmas - North Pole Studio (XG2QA9PEAROOCQRK)
- Danger Mystery - HWIYO (JLG0Q3L1W53GJXIY)
- Christmas Gathering - Swan Productions (57TKVMGBQOVJVD6E)
- Jingle Bells Lofi - Boomer (5OSNUBLPFRP3S5S2)
- We Wish You a Merry Christmas – Harpo Marks (ZZMRF1PT4CR9LA99)
- March of the Dwarfs - Harpo Marks (SDU3IZQIGDIYCGZO)
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Episode 3 - Festive Fairies
Woodgrin brings in a live tree from the forest to decorate for Noel...A tree that is maybe a little bit too alive! Gear up for the season as I share listener stories about Fairy Sightings that happened around the holidays.
- (00:00) - A Call to Listeners
- (03:23) - Intro
- (05:20) - The Living Fairy Faith
- (08:26) - Boxing Day 1965
- (10:04) - The Closet Gnome
- (12:52) - The Little Blue Piano
- (15:10) - Black Eyed Man and the Tree-Weaving Red Cap
- (23:58) - Fireplace on the Fairy Pass
- (26:03) - Kitchen Soirée
- (30:05) - Gibbet's Hill
- (36:17) - Outro
If you wish to submit your story to Wyrd & Wundor you can do so at www.wyrdandwundor.com
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Woodgrin is voiced by Paul Watt.
Technical Editing is done by Florian Besnard
Written, narrated, and produced by Rachel Morrison – Luna and Flor Media
In memory of the W.Y. Evans Wentz for the amazing legacy he left behind in the form of a book called, ‘The Fairy Faith in Celtic Countries,’ where we got obtained the first story.
Special thanks to Patrick Huyghe of Anomalist Publishing for use of the Book, ‘Seeing Fairies,’ by Marjorie T. Johnson where we obtained the stories, ‘Boxing Day 1965,’ and, ‘Fireplace on the Fairy Pass.’
Another special thanks to Dr. Simon Young for compiling the Fairy Census where we obtained the stories, ‘Little Blue Piano,’ and Gibbet’s Hill.’
All others are listener stories submitted to the show, and the storytellers wish to remain anonymous.
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Episode 5 - Icelandic Yule
This is a Patreon exclusive episode! Enjoy you free trial of the Patreon extra episodes, ‘Order of the Wyrd.’
Episode Overview
In this episode, Rachel spins a tale that dives deep into the folklore of Yule in Iceland.
Timestamps
- (00:00) - Intro
- (04:11) - The Olfafsson’s Adventure with Gryla, the Yule Cat, and the Yule Lads
- (15:40) - Icelandic Folklore with Rachel
- (25:10) - Outro
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Sponsor of the Episode
Want early episodes and extra episodes? Perhaps monthly meditations, recipes from Noorly, and merchandise? What if you want more than that? We have you covered! You can become a Patreon member for as low as a cup of coffee ($5) per month! Head over to:
Credits
- Producer, Writer, and Narration – Rachel Morrison
- Voice of Woodgrin – Paul Watt
- Story Narration – Christopher Dukes
- Technical Editing – Florian Besnard
Music
- Playful Waltz – Jack Pierce (JFUULQWMNOBMZSP5)
- Tchaikovsky - Dance of the Sugarplum Fairies (From the Nutcracker Suite) - Leo Symphony Orchestra (IFA3S9N33U41YPHF)
- A Mysterious Fairy – Adieu Adieu (RZWLSO7YWCH4QLQA)
- Waltz of the Necromancer – Espresso Music (QDSCUIDA8C3DPSTI)
- Landed on a New Earth – Emmanuel Jacob (B00OE6U2ZVDNFPKH)
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