Rusalka - A female spirit in Slavic folklore, linked to water bodies like rivers, lakes, and marshes. Legends describe them as the souls of young women who met violent or untimely deaths, especially by drowning.
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Oct 5
Melusine The French Water-Fairy Whose Curse Built a Royal Dynasty
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 built castles overnight, bore t ... Show More
29m 45s
Jul 2015
5A-Slavic Folklore: Tried and Died
In this story of a dangerous magician from Russian folklore, you'll learn that you should maybe believe your spouse if she says you definitely don't want to know what's behind that door in the dungeon. It's the bizarre, sad, and kind of hilarious story of Koschei the Deathless, a ... Show More
36m 55s
Nov 2020
204-Russian Folklore: Get in the Bag
We're back in Russian folklore for a fun story about a soldier with some biscuits who fights demons, heaven, and yes, death itself.The creature is the valravn and I just can't get over how cool that name is.--Sponsors:Bombas!! They are fantastic, and right now you can get 20% off ... Show More
43m 28s
Jan 2017
58-Native American Folklore: Monster
The first story today is from the Mi'kmaq, Passamaquoddy, and Maliseet people, about all the things that can go wrong when creating the animals and why you shouldn't drink gross monster waste water. The second story is from Cree fokllore, about Monster Skunk farting everyone to d ... Show More
30m 43s
Oct 2023
RHINE RIVER - The Sirens Song
Rhine River - Winding its way through Western Europe for over 760 miles, has long been a source of fascination, inspiration, and myth. This majestic waterway has played a pivotal role in the history and culture of the region, giving rise to a rich tapestry of folklore that has en ... Show More
36m 26s
Jan 2016
19-Native American Folklore: Skeletons
The first episode of much-requested Native American folklore has giants, ghosts, anthropomorphic coyotes, jilted lovers, and the reason for why the tick got so flat. Because you've always wondered how the wood tick got to be so flat.On the creature of the week, it's an animal fro ... Show More
28m 30s
Feb 2021
216-Baba Yaga: Which Witch?
Two stories from Russia. On the first, we catch up with the famous witch, Baba Yaga, as we follow yet another young person who has been sent on an errand/to be eaten at the evil witch's walking hut. The second one is about a dragon slayer, Dobrynya, as he makes a wrong turn down ... Show More
32m 57s
<p>This week the boys break down the dark, mythical folktale of the Mexican "<i>boogeywoman"</i> <i><strong>La Llorona</strong></i>, the ghost of a "weeping" mother said to haunt the shorelines of bodies of water across multiple regions of South America. Is it just a parable to k ... Show More
