Goats, Ghosts & Girls Who Bite Back

About this episode

This episode explores folklore through the stories of Tatterhood and Ashtabai, highlighting themes of feminine rage and unsettling legends.

This week, we’re stepping into the kind of folklore that feels like it was whispered through a candle flame at 2 a.m. First, we unravel the story of Tatterhood, the strange and feral heroine from Scandinavian folklore who rides through the night on a goat with a wooden spoon in hand, fighting off curses, trolls, and the general inconvenience of being the only competent person in the kingdom. She’s messy, loud, unapologetic, and honestly? A bit of an icon. Then we travel into darker territory with the story of Ashtabai, where legend and fear begin bleeding together. A tale wrapped in whispers, unease, and the kind of haunting energy that lingers long after the story ends. Some stories feel polished over time. This one still has teeth. So pour yourself something bubbly, lock the doors that creak for no reason, and settle in for an episode filled with folklore, feminine rage, unsettling legends, and the ancient realization that maybe the “weird girl” was right the whole time. Champagne & Murder, Please is open for business. 🍾✨ Sources & Further Reading: • Tatterhood Folktale Archive Version • Tatterhood Background & Analysis • Ashtabai Discussion & Folklore…

People in this episode

Host: Brittany

Topics covered

• folklore
• Scandinavian mythology
• feminine rage
• legends
• Tatterhood
• Ashtabai

Keywords

• Tatterhood
• Ashtabai
• folklore
• Scandinavian
• feminine rage
• legends
• mythology

Mentioned in this episode

Books & works: Tatterhood, Ashtabai

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