About this episode
This episode explores traditional Scottish stories and music related to the moon and its phases.
The moon and its many phases has all kinds of names and lore associated with it, for this episode, I want to share with you some traditional Scottish stories where the moon plays an important role, sometimes acting as a catalyst for transformation, sometimes acting as a sympathetic witness, but always, ever present. In this episode you will hear a traditional Gaelic blessing for the new moon, a piece of 16th century music played on lute by musician Matthew Spring, transformation stories and stories of enchantment. Harp music throughout is by fantastic Helena D Cauwer, singing by the wonderful Laura Gekiere and me and Sound production has also been expertly done by Laura. The first 2 of my Seasonal Folklore booklets with St Andrews Botanic Garden are out now and you can find them at the Gardens, at a number of independent bookshops and also via the publisher directly here: Spring: https://www.wideopensea.co.uk/product/seasonal-folklore-spring Summer: https://www.wideopensea.co.uk/product/seasonal-folklore-summer
People in this episode
Host: eileen budd
Topics covered
- Scottish folklore
- moon lore
- transformation stories
- Gaelic blessings
- traditional music
Keywords
- moon
- Scottish stories
- Gaelic blessing
- transformation
- traditional music
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: St Andrews Botanic Garden
Products: Seasonal Folklore
Books & works: Spring, Summer
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