Mythical Creatures
BBC Radio 4Fantasy writer Rhianna Pratchett takes us across an enchanted British Isles to discover mythical creatures that lurk in all corners of the land. She uncovers what they can tell us about our history, our world and our lives today.
| Publishes | Daily | Episodes | 11 | Founded | 2 years ago |
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| Categories | Society & CultureHistory | ||||
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Rhianna Pratchett explores the tale of a mysterious wolf-like creature in Shetland.
This mythical beast is not all it might, at first, seem to be. Rhianna digs into the story and finds out what it could reveal about folklore - and ourselves - in th... more
Rhianna Pratchett is on a quest to find out about an Irish death omen, the Banshee.
She explores the importance of this creature’s cry, the significance of her haggish female form, and why the belief of her remains strong today.
The fantasy writer... more
Rhianna Pratchett heads to the Scottish coast to meet a shape-shifting sea creature called the Selkie.
Selkies are seals in the water, but can remove their seal skins and become humans on the land.
Rhianna explores the tale of The Selkie Wife. She... more
As a child, Rhianna Pratchett was told of sleeping giants on the hilltops near her grandparents' house in Wales.
Now she returns to the Welsh mountains and to Cader Idris – a striking mountain in the Eryri National Park – to meet a particularly int... more
Rhianna Pratchett hears tales of folkloric hobgoblin-like creatures nicknamed 'hobs' from the North York Moors.
These small, hairy creatures might do your chores while you’re asleep. Like many other friendly household spirits they can be useful - b... more
Rhianna Pratchett is on the trail of one of her favourite mythical creatures - the mermaid.
She visits Conwy in North Wales, the scene of a mermaid’s curse, and dives into a myriad of salty tales.
Rhianna hears how the meaning and representation ... more
Rhianna Pratchett tentatively heads to Scotland, in search of a small but vicious castle-dweller, that soaks its cap in its victims’ blood – The Redcap.
She explores why stories of such violent creatures originated in a region with its own turbulent... more
Rhianna Pratchett explores the dark world of water demons, from Jenny Greenteeth in the North of England to kelpies – shapeshifting water horses – in Scotland.
She hears chilling details of their activities and their purpose but also learns what ca... more
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Apple Podcasts5S3bweet
United Kingdoma year ago - Treasure trove of mythology
Superb podcast full of fascinating topics and well presented and produced. Thanks team
Apple Podcasts5Hagrid's MumUnited Kingdom2 years ago - Love this!
Absolutely loving this series that explains the origins of myth and legend. Magical!
Apple Podcasts5juliehoneybadgerUnited Kingdom2 years ago - Fantastic, entertaining, addicting
This is my first podcast ever! I’ve loved every second of it and I listened to the first 4 in one sitting. The narrator talks perfectly sometimes switching to a different person. The stories are both chilling and thrilling. I definitely recommend to anyone who is interested in famous ( and not so famous) mythical creatures.
Apple Podcasts5! I am Groot!
Australia2 years ago - Captivating fantasy podcast
This captivating fantasy podcast follows acclaimed fantasy author Rhianna Pratchett as she embarks on an enchanting journey across Britain in search of stories about mythical creatures passed down through regional folklore. As the daughter of the late, legendary fantasy writer Terry Pratchett, Rhianna grew up steeped in imaginative tales of magical beings. Now, she takes listeners along as she uncovers little-known local legends from each corner of Britain.
With infectious enthusiasm and a true... more
Apple Podcasts5HarryBiscuitUnited Kingdom2 years ago
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