EP 8 | The Mavka’s Wood Cuck

About this episode

In this episode, Kimmy and Ryan explore the tragic tale of Mavka, a forest spirit caught between her love for a human woodcutter and her bond to the woods.

Hey Campers! Kimmy and Ryan are back around the campfire with a beautifully tragic tale straight from Slavic folklore. In this episode, they dive into the legend of Mavka, a mysterious forest spirit torn between her immortal bond to the woods and an impossible love with a human woodcutter. Join them as they discuss why forest spirits are always falling for men who are very much the problem, how magical Pisces are as theater writers, and what the hell mermaid week even is? We hope you enjoy this week's episode! Oh, and remember campers, never trust a woodcutter, and you only have to be cool for one week a year.. And that's not asking a lot. 🎙️ Don’t forget to subscribe to Aloreing today for more tales of the strange and unexplained! 🎙️ 🏕️🌌 Explore the world of Aloreing Today! 🌲Check out the full transcript, illustrations, and additional resources on our website: Aloreing.com 🌲Join the conversation on Instagram and Discord, check out podcast updates, share your artwork, and engage with the aloreing community!: instagram.com/aloreingpodcast | / discord 🌲 Get access to bonus episodes and monthly cryptid and artwork mailed to you by joining us on our Patreon…

People in this episode

Hosts: Kimmy, Ryan

Topics covered

• Slavic folklore
• Mavka
• forest spirits
• love stories
• mythology

Keywords

• campfire
• magical
• Pisces
• mermaid week

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