HeyJaredForgotten American Folklore
Folktales, Folk Music, Americana- the things that make America uniquely American. We’ll explore the people, tall tales, songs, stories and events that make up the culture of North America. Paul Bunyan, werewolves in Louisiana, John Henry, Daniel Boone, Bigfoot...
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Extra : Spearfinger- a Nightmare from Cherokee Legend (opens the original)
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This is an extra episode to tie in with a scarecrow I made for my town's fall festival. It's the story of Spearfinger, an old woman from Chrokee legend who you would not want to meet out in the woods. This is a little scarier than most, but it's also to get us in the mood for spooky season. Questions? Fafolklore@gmail.com
Changelings (opens the original)
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The idea of a changeling- a child that has been taken by a supernatural creature and replaced with a creature- is a staple of European folklore. Today we look at the idea of the changeling through a porm by American poet John Greenleaf Whittier. We would love to hear your questions or comments: fafolklore@gmail.com If you enjoy the podcast, maybe you’d like to make a contribution. You can use: Venmo or Cashapp
Extra: For Talk Like a Pirate Day- Sea Chanteys! (opens the original)
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Today is Talk Like a Pirate Day, so here are a few songs that would have been sung while working on board. The BEST pirate song ever is called 'The Worst Pirate', and you can hear it here. A good 'Talk Like a Pirate Day' song here.
Goody Cole- Witch of New Hampshire (opens the original)
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Not all witch trials took place in Massachussetts; today we look at Goody Cole, a woman who's attitude and (maybe) grouchiness landed her in jail for witchcraft in 1656. She would be made famous in two poems by John Greanleaf Whittier.
Planting by the Signs (opens the original)
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Don't plant your potatoes when the signs are in the feet! Plant carrots when the moon is waning! These are things farmers in Appalachia have known for generations- today we look at how the signs of the zodiac and the phase of the moon can affect your farm. We would love to hear your questions or comments: fafolklore@gmail.com If you enjoy the podcast, maybe you’d like to make a contribution. You can use: Venmo or Cashapp
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