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Celtic Myths and Legends Podcast

by Sian Esther Powell

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The Twelve Wild Geese - Irish folktale

July 21, 2026 · 33 min

The Twelve Wild Geese from Patrick Kennedy's Fireside Stories of Ireland published in 1870. Sources: Brothers Turned into Birds: Folktales of Type 451 The fireside stories of Ireland : Kennedy, Patrick, 1801-1873 : Free Download, Borrow…
Welsh Mountains Folklore part 1

April 21, 2026 · 32 min

Hi everyone!! It feels great to finally be back to the podcast after another big break. In this episode we look at two areas of the Brecon Beacons, a mountain range in Wales that is home to much folklore! ERROR: Cadair Idris is in Eryri…
Cornish Ghosts Pt 1: Jan Tregeagle

October 30, 2025 · 23 min

In the FIFTIETH episode of the podcast (woohoo!!) we are covering a relevant topic considering the time of year...that of Jan Tregeagle! A particularly malevolent spirit in Cornish folklore. Patreon: https://www.patreo…
The Music of Asturia

September 18, 2025 · 22 min

In this episode we look at something a little different - music! I want to branch out and talk about more elements of folk culture - we've covered food and feast days, festivals and dances and now music! Patreon: https…
Galician El Urco

August 15, 2025 · 25 min

In this episode we look at another spooky, ghostly dog! But this one comes with horns and chains...Here's more death folklore with the Galician El Urco! Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/celticmythspod Facebook: https:/…

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The Manx Glashtin

July 26, 2025 · 25 min

Who is the manx Glasthin? Water horse? Sex pest? Helpful hand? Scary goblin? All of them? In this episode we look at how tricky it is to define folkloric creatures and how the magic of folklore is in tracing similarities between other…
Breton Iannic-ann-ôd

April 6, 2025 · 20 min

Hello everyone! A short and bitter...sweet?? episode for you all today on the Breton spirits of the Drowned, lost dead...the Iannic-ann-ôd, otherwise known as Little John of the Shore... Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/celticmythspod…
The Loch Ness Monster

March 9, 2025 · 31 min

It's finally time I covered Nessie! I was actually quite new to the stories surrounding Loch Ness so embark on this journey alongisde me as we find out a bit more :) Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/celticmythspod Face…
The Irish Puca

October 28, 2024 · 30 min

In this episode we take a look at another tricky, capricious creature from Celtic folklore - the puca!! Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/celticmythspod Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/celticmythspodcast Twitter: ht…
Third Branch of Mabinogion

September 4, 2024 · 42 min

In this episode we delve into one Man...awydan's journey through his mid-life crisis struggles!! This is the third branch of the Mabinogi and the last branch that I was set to cover. You can now listen to each branch in order of when I…
The Lost Land of Lyonesse

May 11, 2024 · 29 min

Hi everyone! In this episode we take a look at the Lost Land of Lyonesse, where the origins of the myth might come from and its links to Athurian legend and previous legends. Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/celticmythspod…
The Nuberu of Asturias

March 19, 2024 · 23 min

Hello everyone! It is great to be back speaking with you all and I'm excited to share the mythology of the Nuberu of Asturias, an entity with control over the clouds, rain, thunder and lightning!

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A podcast focused on the myths, legends and folkloric creatures of the 6 Celtic Nations; Wales, Scotland, Ireland, Cornwall, Brittany and the Isle of Man.