The Folklore and Mythology Behind Winter Horror

This week Abby and Alan present a non-exhaustive look at winter folklore and mythology from around the globe. From Scotland, Norway and Germany to Japan and Native American mythology. This kicks off a multi-part series exploring the intersection of winter and horror from several different categories. Sources Smithsonian Magazine Article by Dennis Zotigh: The Winter Solstice Begins a Season of Storytelling and Ceremony Mythopedia article by Gregory Wright on Cailleach Article by Elizabeth Fabowale from OldFolklore.com : The Blizzard Spirit of The Inuit The Iroquois and The Legends of The First Snowfall , an article from Native American Mythology Worldwide. Get Lunatics Merch here. Join the discussion on Discord . Check out Abby's book Horror Stories . Available in eBook and paperback. Music by Michaela Papa, Alan Kudan & Jordan Moser. Poster Art by Pilar Keprta @pilar.kep. Support the show

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