
Host Carman Carrion explores myriad myths both modern and ancient to discover what mankind fears - and why we fear it. From monsters old and new as well as unexplained and unsolved cases, this podcast is sure to terrify. Where does our folklore come from, and why is it so freaky?
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 312 | Founded | 6 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | Society & CultureTrue Crime | |||

Bi Mwanaidi has washed the dead for thirty-one years and has never been afraid of a body. Then she finds the same tiny puncture beneath the eyelid on three bodies that seem to have nothing in common. And then a living man comes to her gate and asks h... more
It walks backward, with its head hung between its hind legs. It claps its enormous ears like a hand. And it doesn't drink your blood from your throat. It drinks it from your shadow.
This week we're headed to the Visayas and Mindanao in the Philippin... more
Every Saturday, a woman locks her door. Her husband swore he'd never open it.
This week on Freaky Folklore, we dive into the legend of Melusine, the medieval French water-fairy cursed to become a serpent from the waist down every Saturday. Melusine ... more
Deep in the peat hills of Shetland, the old folk won't cross the green mounds after dark. Those hills belong to the trows: small, grey, limping hill-folk descended from the Norse trolls. They'll steal a fiddler for a night that lasts a hundred years,... more
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Amazing stories spun into fabulous folklore
The background music is horrible sometimes it’s ridiculous and doesn’t fit the story or just unbelievably annoying and repetitive, just STOP with the background music it’s horrible
Monotone ai voice sometimes good sometimes not. I love the content, just can’t listen to this AI voice.
Good podcast, just wish that there was more Chinese and Japanese folklore.
I love the tales on your podcast, can you maybe do a video on the sheepsquatch
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This show is a folklore-driven narration that blends ancient legends with modern twists, exploring why people fear certain creatures and stories and how culture and history shape those fears. Episodes swing between regional myths, mythical beings, and eerie tales from around the world, often weaving in historical context, real-world locations, and thoughtful reflections on power, danger, and morality. A standout is the host's distinctive storytelling voice and the way episodes cross-pollinate folklore with travelogue-style on-site sensibilities and occasional guest or cross-promotional elements that expand the universe beyond single myths. Listeners tend to enjoy richly described lore, cross-cultural perspectives, and a calm, persuasive del... more
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