
Episode 5 - Icelandic Yule
12/31/24 • 27 min
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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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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)
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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Rate & Review
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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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Episode 4 - The Kallikantzaroi
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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Rate & Review
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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
- 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 6 - Dreams
Episode Overview
In this episode, Rachel shares some beautiful dreams from listeners and even one of her own. Her and Woodgrin host a sleepytime dinner where Morpheus and Hypnos give a speech to some very tired guests, in order to implant some dreams. Rachel might have slipped her dinner to the cat.
If dreams are your thing, then this is the episode for you.
Timestamps
- (00:00) - Intro
- (04:11) - Bear Brother
- (05:14) - The Three Raven
- (09:57) - Dream Collectors, Protectors of Dreams
- (17:47) - Advertisement for Anomalist Publishing
- (19:45) - Soda Confirmation
- (21:49) - Transit Premonition
- (24:19) - Dad at Hogwarts
- (27:34) - Appalachian Dream Folklore
- (32:51) - Outro
Links for Everything Mentioned in the Show
- Anomalist Books - https://anomalistbooks.com/
- Henry Bird aka Henry Bard - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCt_BE6haC0VBggzkJuGfEKw (@henrybard)
- https://www.instagram.com/henry_thebard/
- Meg: Holy Fire Reiki Master Teacher, Certified Angel Guide, Medium & Spiritual Advisor,
Sound Healer, Trained in light language and Trance Mediumship - https://www.soulspacewithmeg.com/ - Neil Towsey / Painter - https://www.instagram.com/ipaintportals and https://www.instagram.com/neiltemplardj/
- Boobina 94 on Reddit - https://www.reddit.com/user/Boobina94/
- Tipper Pressley / Appalachian Blogger - https://blindpigandtheacorn.com/ and https://www.youtube.com/BlindPigAndTheAcorn
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Rate & Review
Love the show? Let us know by leaving a review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify. Your feedback helps us grow and reach more listeners like you!
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
- Technical Editing – Florian Besnard
Music
- Chasing Night Stars - Michelle Carter (XNUE0VUZBOBPDRBM)
- Minuet String - Boccheneri (CN1PD9DJWQWRBRJS)
- Playful Waltz – Jack Pierce (JFUULQWMNOBMZSP5)
- Mother Moon – Soul Driver (7UX7HCSZJ2WICJKR)
- The Three Ravens – Henry Bard
- Floating Through Dreams – Michelle Carter (KOKZ0CHKP7ANB5IU)
- The Unseen – Alejandro Del Poso (NJL4ZMXWHCLSEZ7P)
- Magic Factory – Pop Villains (G8JH3LWO7C4XZQSE)
- Some Distant Lights – Big Score Audio (55CPTOYUZD9ZMVA0)
- Drunkard’s Hiccups - Harpo Marks (DAHJDRKAHESJNNLM)
- Home Sweet Home – Harpo Marks (IDPWGJAKWUWCZ0HZ)
- Easy Hayride – Daniel Hart (DH8HWFNMYCCREWGI)
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