The Troll Norwegian Creation Story

The Troll Norwegian Creation Story

How A Giant Birthed the World My introduction to trolls as a child, came from playful moments with my mom’s side of the family. Different members of the family would lumber down the hall yelling out, “Fe Fi Fo Fum, I smell the blood of an Englishman.” We children...
The Pied Piper of Hameln

The Pied Piper of Hameln

In the year 1284, a peculiar tale unfolded within the town of Hamelin. Plagued by a relentless rat infestation, the town’s residents were desperate for a solution. It was during this challenging time that a unique character emerged, a piper adorned in a vibrant...
Folklore of the Stones: Men-An-Tol

Folklore of the Stones: Men-An-Tol

Folklore of the Stones: Men-An-Tol by Matt Cook https://fabricoffolklore.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/mEN-AN-TOL_mixdown.mp3   The Men-An-Tol standing stones appear to sit lonely on a Cornish moor not far from Land’s End and the town of Penzance. They...
Are Ghost Stories Folklore?

Are Ghost Stories Folklore?

Are Ghost Stories Folklore? by Vanessa Y Rogers https://fabricoffolklore.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/ghos2.mp3 Folklore is such a fascinating area of study, because it encompasses nearly everything that defines a culture. It is the heartbeat of a people, of a...