Episode 184 - THIRST: RIVERS AND FOLKLORE
About this episode
Mark Norman explores the folklore of rivers and discusses themes of sacrifice with guest Darren Simpson.
In this episode of the podcast, host Mark Norman discusses some points relating to the folklore of rivers, with a particular focus on their perceived need for sacrifice and to 'claim a heart' each year. This is followed by a discussion with writer Darren Simpson, the author of a new folk horror book for young adults, 'Thirst', which uses similar themes in its plot. And finally, the show is closed with a new single from folk duo Lunatraktors, 'Yarrow', based on a Child Ballad. You can find Darren Simpson online at https://darrensimpsonwrites.co.uk/ Lunatraktors have a website at https://www.lunatraktors.space/ To support The Folklore Podcast, please visit https://wwwpatreon.com/thefolklorepodcast
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- Episode 190 - AND 'OTHER' STORIES
- Episode 189 - OPENING THE BOX OF DELIGHTS
- Episode 188 - UK GHOST STORY FESTIVAL CHATS
- Episode 187 - WICKED STRANGE: GHOSTS AND LEGENDS OF NEW ENGLAND
- Episode 186 - MEDIEVAL GHOSTS
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