Have you heard of the vampiric predator roaming the Australian Outback in search of unsuspecting victims? In this storytelling mini-episode, I share a chilling tale from the fig groves of Australia: the story of the Yara-Ma-Yha-Who. This eerie, red-skinned, toad-like creature lurks in the treetops, draining the blood of wanderers before its terrifying queen appears to finish the job.
Poachers shouldn’t be poaching, but did he deserve the toe-curling, blood-sucking encounter with these monstrous creatures? If only his torture ended with the draining of his blood... but unfortunately for him, that was just the beginning of his horror story! Part monster story, part cautionary tale, this legend whispers ancient warnings and cultural truths.
Stay tuned for this month’s Fairytale Flip with Donna Lee Fields, where we’ll dig deeper into the roots of this unsettling folktale, exploring its hidden meanings, history, and the cultural context that gave rise to one of Australia’s most chilling legends.
00:00 Yara-Ma-Yha-Who
00:26 The Poacher's Encounter
01:53 The Queen's Arrival
03:50 The Poacher's Transformation
04:58 About the Podcast
05:10 Upcoming Episode Teaser
Alex Productions - Lands" is under a Creative Commons (BY 3.0) license:
https://creativecommons.org/licenses/...
Music powered by BreakingCopyright: • ⚗️ Medieval & Celtic (Free Music) - "LANDS...
Follow us:
Fabric of Folklore website