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Fabric of Folklore

Fabric of Folklore
Jorōgumo
Moura Encantada
Sleeping Beauty
Yara Ma Yha
Hamelin, Germany
American Folklore
Pied Piper
Kalevala
Frau Holle
Mufaro's Beautiful Daughters
New Orleans, United States
Giant Of the Sun
Enchantment
St. John's Day
The Pied Piper Of Hamelin
Aesop Fables
Sedna
Louhi
Sampo
Talking Eggs

Fabric of Folklore is a folklore podcast for curious, lifelong learners exploring myths, fairytales, music, and traditions from cultures around the world. Each week, we go beyond retelling legends and folktales to uncover what they reveal about the shared human experiences that connect us — because the story is important, but what's underneath is the gold.

We're weaving the fabric of our past and ... more

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Latest Episodes

Pandora's Box: Where Curiosity Really Came From

The myth everyone knows — but not everyone knows it right. Zeus's "gift" to humanity was actually a punishment, the box was really a jar, and the one thing that stayed inside might be the most debated ... more

Scheherazade: The Woman Who Outsmarted a King with 1,001 Stories

After a series of executions left his kingdom in terror, King Shahryar took a new bride each night — and had her killed by morning. Scheherazade volunteered anyway, armed with nothing ... more

A Brahmin walking down the road hears a tiger trapped in a cage, begging to be freed. Against his better judgment, the Brahmin opens the cage — and the tiger immediately threatens to eat him, arguing that ingratitude is simply the way of the world. D... more

Have you ever read a fairy tale and not quite understood it? Fabric of Folklore takes you down the curiosity rabbit hole — exploring where these timeless stories come from, what they meant to the people who told them, and what they still have to teac... more

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Vanessa Wyre Rogers
Host of Fabric of Folklore with a consistent presence across episodes; often leads storytelling and analytical segments.

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4.4 out of 5 stars from 18 ratings
  • Loving the podcast!

    I really enjoy the podcast! Vanessa is a great host and I feel like I learn a lot from all the different interesting subjects!

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    5
    AshOp77
    United States3 years ago
  • Fantastic and fascinating!

    The subjects alone are enough to catch my attention but the guests and conversations are engaging and very thought provoking. Keep up the great work!

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    Cthulhumoomoo
    United States3 years ago

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Episodes are engaging, with well-researched context that enhances storytelling.
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Guest selections are strong and spark meaningful conversations.

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Fabric of Folklore explores myths, fairytales, and cultural traditions from around the world, going beyond retellings to uncover the human themes, social contexts, and historical layers embedded in folklore. Episodes frequently analyze power dynamics, gender roles, cultural exchange, and the ways stories reflect collective values. The show often combines storytelling with scholarly context, offering thoughtful interpretations and cross-cultural comparisons that appeal to curious lifelong learners, educators, and culture enthusiasts. A standout strength is its consistent blend of narrative retellings with historical and cultural analysis, plus a willingness to connect tales to contemporary conversations about identity, heritage, and resilien... more

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