Fabulous Folklore with Icy
This is the podcast that accompanies the folklore blog of fantasy and Gothic horror writer, Icy Sedgwick.
Episodes
April 16, 2021 • 15 mins
Common garden flowers can be just as exciting as their showy toxic counterparts. Learn some of the folklore of bluebells, daffodils and hydrangeas in this week's episode of Fabulous Folklore!
2:23 Daffodils
6:02 Bluebells
9:08 Hydrangeas
This episode is for entertainment purposes only and does not constitute medical advice. These are toxic plants and should be treated accordingly.
Find the images and references on the blog pos...
2:23 Daffodils
6:02 Bluebells
9:08 Hydrangeas
This episode is for entertainment purposes only and does not constitute medical advice. These are toxic plants and should be treated accordingly.
Find the images and references on the blog pos...
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April 6, 2021 • 16 mins
The folklore of flowers is a huge topic, but it's often among the poisonous plants that we find the most interesting stories. This episode focuses on the folklore and magical properties of Deadly Nightshade, Foxgloves and Angel's Trumpet.
Learn some of their origin tales and associated legends in this week's episode of Fabulous Folklore!
2:38 Deadly Nightshade
8:13 Foxgloves
11:38 Angel's Trumpet
All photos of flowers in this...
Learn some of their origin tales and associated legends in this week's episode of Fabulous Folklore!
2:38 Deadly Nightshade
8:13 Foxgloves
11:38 Angel's Trumpet
All photos of flowers in this...
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January 29, 2021 • 18 mins
The signs of the Zodiac each have their own origin myths.
In this week's episode of Fabulous Folklore, let's look at the legends behind the water signs: Cancer, Scorpio, and Pisces!
Find the image on the blog posts: [https://www.icysedgwick.com/zodiac-water-signs/](https://www.icysedgwick.com/zodiac-water-signs/)
Get your free guide to protecting your house with folklore here: [https://www.icysedgwick.com/fab-folklore/](h...
In this week's episode of Fabulous Folklore, let's look at the legends behind the water signs: Cancer, Scorpio, and Pisces!
Find the image on the blog posts: [https://www.icysedgwick.com/zodiac-water-signs/](https://www.icysedgwick.com/zodiac-water-signs/)
Get your free guide to protecting your house with folklore here: [https://www.icysedgwick.com/fab-folklore/](h...
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January 16, 2021 • 16 mins
The signs of the Zodiac each have their own origin myths.
In this week's episode of Fabulous Folklore, let's look at the legends behind the air signs: Gemini, Libra, and Aquarius!
Find the image on the blog posts: [https://www.icysedgwick.com/zodiac-air-signs/](https://www.icysedgwick.com/zodiac-air-signs/)
Get your free guide to protecting your house with folklore here: [https://www.icysedgwick.com/fab-folklore/](https:/...
In this week's episode of Fabulous Folklore, let's look at the legends behind the air signs: Gemini, Libra, and Aquarius!
Find the image on the blog posts: [https://www.icysedgwick.com/zodiac-air-signs/](https://www.icysedgwick.com/zodiac-air-signs/)
Get your free guide to protecting your house with folklore here: [https://www.icysedgwick.com/fab-folklore/](https:/...
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January 15, 2021 • 18 mins
The signs of the Zodiac each have their own origin myths.
In this week's episode of Fabulous Folklore, let's look at the legends behind the earth signs: Taurus, Virgo, and Capricorn!
Find the image on the blog posts: [https://www.icysedgwick.com/zodiac-earth-signs/](https://www.icysedgwick.com/zodiac-earth-signs/)
Get your free guide to protecting your house with folklore here: [https://www.icysedgwick.com/fab-folklore/](https:...
In this week's episode of Fabulous Folklore, let's look at the legends behind the earth signs: Taurus, Virgo, and Capricorn!
Find the image on the blog posts: [https://www.icysedgwick.com/zodiac-earth-signs/](https://www.icysedgwick.com/zodiac-earth-signs/)
Get your free guide to protecting your house with folklore here: [https://www.icysedgwick.com/fab-folklore/](https:...
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January 8, 2021 • 19 mins
The signs of the Zodiac each have their own origin myths.
In this week's episode of Fabulous Folklore, let's look at the legends behind the fire signs: Aries, Leo, and Sagittarius!
Find the image on the blog posts: [https://www.icysedgwick.com/zodiac-fire-signs/](https://www.icysedgwick.com/zodiac-fire-signs/)
Book a natal chart reading with Amaya Rourke: [http://heartwarriorpath.com/holiday-special](http://heartwarriorpath.com...
In this week's episode of Fabulous Folklore, let's look at the legends behind the fire signs: Aries, Leo, and Sagittarius!
Find the image on the blog posts: [https://www.icysedgwick.com/zodiac-fire-signs/](https://www.icysedgwick.com/zodiac-fire-signs/)
Book a natal chart reading with Amaya Rourke: [http://heartwarriorpath.com/holiday-special](http://heartwarriorpath.com...
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December 31, 2020 • 17 mins
Among the kingdoms of the UK, sightings of ghostly monks still appear from time to time.
But why are they such common figures to manifest? Let's find out in this week's episode of Fabulous Folklore!
Find the image on the blog posts: [https://www.icysedgwick.com/ghostly-monks/](https://www.icysedgwick.com/ghostly-monks/)
Get your free guide to protecting your house with folklore here: [https://www.icysedgwick.com/fab-folklore/](...
But why are they such common figures to manifest? Let's find out in this week's episode of Fabulous Folklore!
Find the image on the blog posts: [https://www.icysedgwick.com/ghostly-monks/](https://www.icysedgwick.com/ghostly-monks/)
Get your free guide to protecting your house with folklore here: [https://www.icysedgwick.com/fab-folklore/](...
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December 18, 2020 • 17 mins
Tales of Civil War ghosts are common in England, whose Civil War marked a bloody 9 year period.
Let's explore haunted battlefields and pubs in this week's episode of Fabulous Folklore!
Find the image on the blog posts: [https://www.icysedgwick.com/civil-war-ghosts/](https://www.icysedgwick.com/civil-war-ghosts/)
Grab your copy of The Stolen Ghosts: [https://www.icysedgwick.com/book/the-stolen-ghosts/](https://www.icysedgwick.co...
Let's explore haunted battlefields and pubs in this week's episode of Fabulous Folklore!
Find the image on the blog posts: [https://www.icysedgwick.com/civil-war-ghosts/](https://www.icysedgwick.com/civil-war-ghosts/)
Grab your copy of The Stolen Ghosts: [https://www.icysedgwick.com/book/the-stolen-ghosts/](https://www.icysedgwick.co...
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December 8, 2020 • 19 mins
Grey or white ladies are famous in British ghost stories. But what about the Green Lady?
Some think she's a nature elemental, others a fairy woman. Or is she a sad spirit of a lonely woman?
Find out in this week's episode of Fabulous Folklore!
Find the image on the blog posts: [https://www.icysedgwick.com/green-lady/](https://www.icysedgwick.com/green-lady/)
Get your free guide to protecting your house with folklore here: [htt...
Some think she's a nature elemental, others a fairy woman. Or is she a sad spirit of a lonely woman?
Find out in this week's episode of Fabulous Folklore!
Find the image on the blog posts: [https://www.icysedgwick.com/green-lady/](https://www.icysedgwick.com/green-lady/)
Get your free guide to protecting your house with folklore here: [htt...
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December 4, 2020 • 19 mins
The hawthorn is believed to be the fairy tree and it's unlucky to bring indoors. What other folklore should you know about this magical tree?
Find out in this week's episode of Fabulous Folklore!
Find the image on the blog posts: [https://www.icysedgwick.com/hawthorn-folklore](https://www.icysedgwick.com/hawthorn-folklore)
Get your free guide to protecting your house with folklore here: [https://www.icysedgwick.com/fab-folklore/...
Find out in this week's episode of Fabulous Folklore!
Find the image on the blog posts: [https://www.icysedgwick.com/hawthorn-folklore](https://www.icysedgwick.com/hawthorn-folklore)
Get your free guide to protecting your house with folklore here: [https://www.icysedgwick.com/fab-folklore/...
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November 21, 2020 • 16 mins
Elder trees are a common sight in the UK. They're also complex, between protection from and for witches.
Which of these roles is true?
Find out in this week's episode of Fabulous Folklore!
Find the image on the blog posts: [https://www.icysedgwick.com/elder-tree-folklore](https://www.icysedgwick.com/elder-tree-folklore)
Get your free guide to protecting your house with folklore here: [https://www.icysedgwick.com/fab-folklore/...
Which of these roles is true?
Find out in this week's episode of Fabulous Folklore!
Find the image on the blog posts: [https://www.icysedgwick.com/elder-tree-folklore](https://www.icysedgwick.com/elder-tree-folklore)
Get your free guide to protecting your house with folklore here: [https://www.icysedgwick.com/fab-folklore/...
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November 14, 2020 • 16 mins
Yew trees are often the oldest trees found in ancient churchyards. But what do they represent, and how do they appear in British folklore?
And is there more to them than longbows?
Find out in this week's episode of Fabulous Folklore!
See the images on the blog post: [http://icysedgwick.com/yew](http://icysedgwick.com/yew)
Get your free guide to protecting your house with folklore here: [https://www.icysedgwick.com/fab-folklore/...
And is there more to them than longbows?
Find out in this week's episode of Fabulous Folklore!
See the images on the blog post: [http://icysedgwick.com/yew](http://icysedgwick.com/yew)
Get your free guide to protecting your house with folklore here: [https://www.icysedgwick.com/fab-folklore/...
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November 7, 2020 • 15 mins
Rowan is a popular tree for protection against witchcraft and fairies. You often find its wood or branches being used in building work, or even to haul enchanted people out of fairy rings!
How did people use rowan to get the most from its protective abilities?
Find out in this week's episode of Fabulous Folklore!
See the images or get the blog post transcript here: [https://www.icysedgwick.com/rowan-folklore/](https://www.icysed...
How did people use rowan to get the most from its protective abilities?
Find out in this week's episode of Fabulous Folklore!
See the images or get the blog post transcript here: [https://www.icysedgwick.com/rowan-folklore/](https://www.icysed...
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November 7, 2020 • 22 mins
Earlier today I published an episode about the folklore of the dead house.
I wrote a short story inspired by this folklore, which you can now find in my *Black Dog & Other Gothic Tales* collection.
Here's an audio version as my Halloween gift to you!
Enjoy...
Get your copy of *Black Dog & Other Gothic Tales*: [https://books2read.com/u/47Z967](https://books2read.com/u/47Z967)
Become a Patron for bonus content at [https://patre...
I wrote a short story inspired by this folklore, which you can now find in my *Black Dog & Other Gothic Tales* collection.
Here's an audio version as my Halloween gift to you!
Enjoy...
Get your copy of *Black Dog & Other Gothic Tales*: [https://books2read.com/u/47Z967](https://books2read.com/u/47Z967)
Become a Patron for bonus content at [https://patre...
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November 7, 2020 • 18 mins
The dead house was a common occurrence in the days before refrigerated mortuaries.
People stored bodies at the graveyard in the dead house prior to a regular burial, and the authorities kept the dead in them until the bodies could be claimed.
But are these spaces likely to be haunted - or just eerie?
Find out in this week's episode of Fabulous Folklore!
See the images or get the blog post transcript here: [https://www.icysedg...
People stored bodies at the graveyard in the dead house prior to a regular burial, and the authorities kept the dead in them until the bodies could be claimed.
But are these spaces likely to be haunted - or just eerie?
Find out in this week's episode of Fabulous Folklore!
See the images or get the blog post transcript here: [https://www.icysedg...
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October 26, 2020 • 17 mins
Charon, the ancient ferryman of Greek myth, is one of those figures that pops up even where other deities get ignored or forgotten. Sometimes people simply call him ‘the ferryman’ and he loses his name, but we all know who we’re referring to.
But who was Charon, and what is the folklore surrounding him?
Find out in this week's episode of Fabulous Folklore!
See the images or get the blog post transcript here: [https://www.icysedg...
But who was Charon, and what is the folklore surrounding him?
Find out in this week's episode of Fabulous Folklore!
See the images or get the blog post transcript here: [https://www.icysedg...
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October 12, 2020 • 16 mins
You've probably heard about the banshee, announcing deaths with her keening cry. But what of the 'washerwoman of the ford', the Bean Nighe?
She haunts rivers and pools in Scotland and Ireland. But who is she and why is she an omen of death?
Find out in this week's episode of Fabulous Folklore.
See the images or get the blog post transcript here: [https://www.icysedgwick.com/bean-nighe/](https://www.icysedgwick.com/bean-nighe/)
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She haunts rivers and pools in Scotland and Ireland. But who is she and why is she an omen of death?
Find out in this week's episode of Fabulous Folklore.
See the images or get the blog post transcript here: [https://www.icysedgwick.com/bean-nighe/](https://www.icysedgwick.com/bean-nighe/)
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October 5, 2020 • 20 mins
Not all mythological creatures are as popular as the unicorn or dragon.
Some of the more strange hybrid mythical beasts, like the manticore, Chimera, and cockatrice, have faded from art and literature.
But why? Find out in this episode of Fabulous Folklore.
See the images or get the blog post transcript here: [https://www.icysedgwick.com/hybrid-mythical-beasts/](https://www.icysedgwick.com/hybrid-mythical-beasts/)
Get your fr...
Some of the more strange hybrid mythical beasts, like the manticore, Chimera, and cockatrice, have faded from art and literature.
But why? Find out in this episode of Fabulous Folklore.
See the images or get the blog post transcript here: [https://www.icysedgwick.com/hybrid-mythical-beasts/](https://www.icysedgwick.com/hybrid-mythical-beasts/)
Get your fr...
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October 5, 2020 • 17 mins
The 'season of mists and mellow fruitfulness' is upon us again! It's a time of harvest, and watching the natural world prepare for sleep.
In days gone by, autumn was also a time to prepare for the harsh reality of winter! There's no wonder it has a range of superstitions predicting what the weather might be like, or how good your crops might be.
And then there's the use of conkers to ward off spiders. Seriously.
Find out some ...
In days gone by, autumn was also a time to prepare for the harsh reality of winter! There's no wonder it has a range of superstitions predicting what the weather might be like, or how good your crops might be.
And then there's the use of conkers to ward off spiders. Seriously.
Find out some ...
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September 24, 2020 • 18 mins
Unicorns might be more popular as children's decorations, or even as 'themes' in makeup collections for adults.
But how do these gentle creatures appear in legend? Where did they come from and what do they represent?
Let's find out in this episode of Fabulous Folklore.
See the images or get the blog post transcript here: https://www.icysedgwick.com/unicorns-in-legend/
Get your free guide to protecting your house with folklore h...
But how do these gentle creatures appear in legend? Where did they come from and what do they represent?
Let's find out in this episode of Fabulous Folklore.
See the images or get the blog post transcript here: https://www.icysedgwick.com/unicorns-in-legend/
Get your free guide to protecting your house with folklore h...
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