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The Shadowed Path is a weekly podcast discussing fantasy, folklore, fae, the metaphysical, and all things magical and mystical. Join me as I delve into stories of the supernatural, light...
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The Shadowed Path is a weekly podcast discussing fantasy, folklore, fae, the metaphysical, and all things magical and mystical. Join me as I delve into stories of the supernatural, light and dark, rituals and runes, and explore ways to unleash the wildness and inner strength buried deep inside each of us.
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The Shadowed Path
The Shadowed Path
8 AUG 2022 · A quick update on the end of season one of The Shadowed Path.
1 AUG 2022 · This week I'll be delving into some old stories and reading 'Hansel and Gretel' by the Brothers Grimm. It's a tale of a starving countryside, a dark forest, a cruel stepmother, an easily manipulated father, and the murder of a wicked witch by a little girl. This story has adult themes and depictions of death. Listen with care!
https://www.gutenberg.org/
https://www.gutenberg.org/files/5314/5314-h/5314-h.htm#chap46
Music: http://www.purple-planet.com
Deep Pools- Music by Dream-Protocol from Pixabay
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25 JUL 2022 · This week I'll be delving into some old stories and reading 'Fitcher's Bird' by the Brothers Grimm. It's a tale of marriage, murder, and revenge, and isn't for the faint of heart. This story has adult themes and depictions of gore. Listen with care!
https://www.gutenberg.org/
https://www.gutenberg.org/files/5314/5314-h/5314-h.htm#chap46
Music: http://www.purple-planet.com
Deep Pools- Music by Dream-Protocol from Pixabay
Explicit
18 JUL 2022 · In this episode, I cover a few pieces of Icelandic sorcery, including the Vegvisir, the Helm of Awe, and the original skinny jeans: Necropants. And if you enjoyed last week's episode on the Hand of Glory, you won't want to miss the corpse-britches.
Sources:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vegv%C3%ADsir
https://nordicperspective.com/history/vegvisir-guide
https://norse-mythology.org/vegvisir/
https://sagy.vikingove.cz/en/origins-of-the-vegvisir-symbol/
https://skjalden.com/vegvisir/
https://www.voluspa.org/poeticedda.htm (The Poetic Edda)
https://www.voluspa.org/fafnismal.htm (The Lay of Fafnir)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3J4G7-et6LI (A Jackson Crawford video on Youtube. He has a great series on Norse Mythology.)
https://skjalden.com/helm-of-awe/
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Galdrab%C3%B3k
https://www.worldhistory.org/image/15191/the-helm-of-awe/
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Helm_of_Awe
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Key_of_Solomon
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Icelandic_magical_staves
https://www.galdrastafir.org/category/manuscript/ (Magical Manuscripts)
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/N%C3%A1br%C3%B3k
https://caitlinfitzgeraldart.com/necropants-and-icelandic-witchcraft-in-folklore/
https://icelandmag.is/article/macabre-necropants-made-dead-mans-skin-display-holmavik
https://www.atlasobscura.com/articles/objects-of-intrigue-necropants
https://darktourists.com/necropants-at-the-museum-of-icelandic-sorcery-and-witchcraft/
Music: http://www.purple-planet.com
Explicit
11 JUL 2022 · Gruesomely gathered, the ingredients used in this magical item can render the wielder invisible or put people in a coma-like state. The hand of glory is a potent magical item, and only one is said to remain in existence - at least as far as most people know.
Sources:
https://www.thewhitbyguide.co.uk/hand-of-glory/
https://whitbymuseum.org.uk/hand-of-glory/
https://www.thevintagenews.com/2019/01/05/hand-of-glory/?chrome=1&Exc_D_LessThanPoint002_p1=1
https://burialsandbeyond.com/2018/12/06/the-hand-of-glory/
https://www.atlasobscura.com/articles/morbid-monday-severed-hands
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hand_of_Glory#cite_note-16
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Compendium_Maleficarum
https://archive.org/details/compendium-maleficarum
Music: http://www.purple-planet.com
Music by Dream-Protocol from Pixabay
4 JUL 2022 · The witch's familiar is an entity generally associated with evil deeds and shady practices. But what is a familiar? Is it an animal, a gift from the devil, or something else entirely? Today I'll look at a few of the various types of familiars and how a witch might have come to acquire one.
Sources:
https://www.groundhog.org/phil-faq
https://www.ancient-origins.net/myths-legends/witch-familiars-spirit-guardians-and-demons-006261
https://www.teenvogue.com/story/what-a-witchs-familiar-really-is
https://www.learnreligions.com/what-is-an-animal-familiar-2562343
https://wicca.fandom.com/wiki/Familiar
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Familiar
https://www.britannica.com/topic/familiar
https://khalielawright.com/the-witchs-familiar/
https://blogs.uoregon.edu/enchanted/2021/12/02/unfamiliar-familiars-historical-witches-magical-helpers/
Music: http://www.purple-planet.com
Scary Forest - Music by SergeQuadrado from Pixabay
27 JUN 2022 · Two giants, one bridge. The legend of the creation of the giant's causeway has been passed down through the ages. Was it really formed from volcanic activity, or was it the work of Finn McCool trying to reach an angry Scottish giant?
Sources:
https://www.wildernessireland.com/blog/build-bridge-myths-legends-giants-causeway/
https://www.enworld.org/threads/mythological-figures-fionn-mac-cumhail.686194/
https://www.thegiantscausewaytour.com/the-giants-causeway-story/
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bran_and_Sce%C3%B3lang
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Finn_Eces
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Aillen
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fionn_mac_Cumhaill#Thumb_of_Knowledge
https://www.finn-mccool.co.uk/irish-mythology/the-legend-of-finn-mccool/
https://celticlifeintl.com/legend-of-finn-mccool/
Music: http://www.purple-planet.com
20 JUN 2022 · The summer solstice is upon us once again. But what is the solstice, and how was it celebrated in ancient times? And perhaps more importantly, what are some ways to celebrate it now?
Sources:
https://www.outdoorapothecary.com/midsummer-celebrations/
https://www.almanac.com/content/first-day-summer-summer-solstice
https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/solstice
https://www.learnreligions.com/history-of-summer-solstice-holiday-litha-2562244
https://www.history.com/news/summer-solstice-traditions
https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/features/summer-solstice-traditions-and-sun-worship#:~:text=In%20Northern%20and%20Central%20European,and%20ensure%20a%20healthy%20harvest.
https://www.gaia.com/article/ancient-traditions-to-help-you-celebrate-summer-solstice-2019?utm_source=google+paid&utm_medium=cpc&utm_term=&utm_campaign=1-INTL-PERFORMANCE-MAX&utm_content=performancemax&gclid=CjwKCAjw46CVBhB1EiwAgy6M4gggRwbMTI1I3M1IltfEmejKC1q0QwDbuAwahRpYYnAeUgSss7PXFRoCWsUQAvD_BwE
https://exploredeeply.com/live-your-purpose/tag/Summer+Solstice
https://www.floracopeia.com/blog/summer-solstice-ritual-manifesting-your-highest-intentions/
https://www.history.com/topics/natural-disasters-and-environment/history-of-summer-solstice
https://www.timeanddate.com/worldclock/fixedtime.html?iso=20220621T0913&msg=June%20solstice%202022
https://www.theseasonalsoul.com/summer-solstice-meaning/
https://themuseinthemirror.com/2015/06/18/the-magic-of-the-summer-solstice-sacred-celebrations-for-midsummer/
Music: http://www.purple-planet.com
Relax in the forest - Music by Lesfm from Pixabay
13 JUN 2022 · Sometimes a whisper, sometimes a scream, the will of the wild is calling. It's beckoning you to break away from your civilized life and find your animalistic nature buried deep inside, even if only for a short time. In this episode, we'll be taking another step down the shadowed path as I discuss ways to find your place in the wild and live a more natural life.
Sources:
https://runwildmychild.com/incorporating-nature-into-daily-life/
https://www.healthline.com/health/grounding#the-science
https://greatist.com/grow/grounding#_noHeaderPrefixedContent
https://www.barefoothealing.com.au/v/what-is-earthing/22
https://www.frombritainwithlove.com/how-to-rewild-your-life/
https://medium.com/thrive-global/reclaiming-your-wildness-4001a4f414c0
Music: http://www.purple-planet.com
Music by NaturesEye from Pixabay- Distant Thunder
6 JUN 2022 · Have you ever heard stories about creatures that lurk in the darkness, waiting to clean your home or soak their clothing in your blood? If you've ever had an interest in goblins, this is the episode for you.
Sources:
Stone of the Denmol: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07YVK5XY7
https://mythus.fandom.com/wiki/Goblin#Goblins_in_Fantasy_Role-Playing_Games
https://www.britannica.com/art/goblin
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Goblin#cite_note-5
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Redcap#Variants
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hermitage_Castle
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kobalos#:~:text=The%20kobalos%20(pl.,the%20guise%20of%20Choroimanes%2DAiolomorphos.
https://www.hypnogoria.com/folklore_robinrecap.html
Creepy Goblin Prop: http://curiomira.blogspot.com/2009/12/redcap.html
https://www.bl.uk/collection-items/broadside-ballad-on-robin-goodfellow
http://ebba.english.ucsb.edu/ballad/37278/image#
http://www.harvestfaire.org/harvest_faire/HF%20Robin%20Goodfellow.pdf
https://encyclopedia2.thefreedictionary.com/Robin+Goodfellow
https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/hobgoblin
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hobgoblin
https://en-academic.com/dic.nsf/enwiki/276846
https://literaryballadarchive.com/PDF/Leyden_4_Lord_Soulis_f.pdf
https://villains.fandom.com/wiki/Redcap_(folklore)
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/William_II_de_Soules
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Michael_Scot#cite_note-br-18
Music: http://www.purple-planet.com
The Shadowed Path is a weekly podcast discussing fantasy, folklore, fae, the metaphysical, and all things magical and mystical. Join me as I delve into stories of the supernatural, light...
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The Shadowed Path is a weekly podcast discussing fantasy, folklore, fae, the metaphysical, and all things magical and mystical. Join me as I delve into stories of the supernatural, light and dark, rituals and runes, and explore ways to unleash the wildness and inner strength buried deep inside each of us.
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| Author | R.C. Gray |
| Organization | Larp Traveler |
| Categories | Society & Culture |
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