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Celtic Myths and Legends Podcast

Author: Sian Esther Powell

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A podcast focused on the myths, legends and folkloric creatures of the 6 Celtic Nations; Wales, Scotland, Ireland, Cornwall, Brittany and the Isle of Man.
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Asturian Music

Asturian Music

2025-09-1821:37

In this episode we look at something a little different - music! I want to branch out and talk about more elements of folk culture - we've covered food and feast days, festivals and dances and now music! Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/celticmythspod Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/celticmythspodcast Twitter: https://twitter.com/CelticMythsPod Music used at the start of the episode is taken from Beyond the Warriors by Guifrog, licensed under a Attribution 3.0 International License.
Galician El Urco

Galician El Urco

2025-08-1525:12

In this episode we look at another spooky, ghostly dog! But this one comes with horns and chains...Here's more death folklore with the Galician El Urco! Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/celticmythspod Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/celticmythspodcast Twitter: https://twitter.com/CelticMythsPod Music used at the start of the episode is taken from Beyond the Warriors by Guifrog, licensed under a Attribution 3.0 International License.
The Manx Glashtin

The Manx Glashtin

2025-07-2625:29

Who is the manx Glasthin? Water horse? Sex pest? Helpful hand? Scary goblin? All of them? In this episode we look at how tricky it is to define folkloric creatures and how the magic of folklore is in tracing similarities between other creatures and understanding that before folktales were ever written down, they were shared within communities and families! Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/celticmythspod Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/celticmythspodcast Twitter: https://twitter.com/CelticMythsPod Music used at the start of the episode is taken from Beyond the Warriors by Guifrog, licensed under a Attribution 3.0 International License.
Breton Iannic-ann-ôd

Breton Iannic-ann-ôd

2025-04-0619:53

Hello everyone! A short and bitter...sweet?? episode for you all today on the Breton spirits of the Drowned, lost dead...the Iannic-ann-ôd, otherwise known as Little John of the Shore... Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/celticmythspod Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/celticmythspodcast Twitter: https://twitter.com/CelticMythsPod
The Loch Ness Monster

The Loch Ness Monster

2025-03-0930:50

It's finally time I covered Nessie! I was actually quite new to the stories surrounding Loch Ness so embark on this journey alongisde me as we find out a bit more :) Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/celticmythspod Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/celticmythspodcast Twitter: https://twitter.com/CelticMythsPod Music used at the start of the episode is taken from Beyond the Warriors by Guifrog, licensed under a Attribution 3.0 International License.
The Irish Puca

The Irish Puca

2024-10-2829:54

In this episode we take a look at another tricky, capricious creature from Celtic folklore - the puca!! Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/celticmythspod Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/celticmythspodcast Twitter: https://twitter.com/CelticMythsPod Music used at the start of the episode is taken from Beyond the Warriors by Guifrog, licensed under a Attribution 3.0 International License.
In this episode we delve into one Man...awydan's journey through his mid-life crisis struggles!! This is the third branch of the Mabinogi and the last branch that I was set to cover. You can now listen to each branch in order of when I uploaded them or from 1-4 - enjoy!  Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/celticmythspod Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/celticmythspodcast Twitter: https://twitter.com/CelticMythsPod Music used at the start of the episode is taken from Beyond the Warriors by Guifrog, licensed under a Attribution 3.0 International License.
Hi everyone! In this episode we take a look at the Lost Land of Lyonesse, where the origins of the myth might come from and its links to Athurian legend and previous legends. Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/celticmythspod Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/celticmythspodcast Twitter: https://twitter.com/CelticMythsPod Music used at the start of the episode is taken from Beyond the Warriors by Guifrog, licensed under a Attribution 3.0 International License.
The Nuberu of Asturias

The Nuberu of Asturias

2024-03-1923:17

Hello everyone! It is great to be back speaking with you all and I'm excited to share the mythology of the Nuberu of Asturias, an entity with control over the clouds, rain, thunder and lightning!
Hi everyone! I am delighted to introduce Galicia as another Celtic region that I will be delving into the folklore of in upcoming episodes. The enchanted mouras are beautiful creatures held thrall by a curse who are looking for someone to break it...scary or exciting?! Would you break the curse? Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/celticmythspod Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/celticmythspodcast Twitter: https://twitter.com/CelticMythsPod Music used at the start of the episode is taken from Beyond the Warriors by Guifrog, licensed under a Attribution 3.0 International License.
Manx Sword Dance

Manx Sword Dance

2024-01-0438:57

Hi everyone! In this episode we explore one of the folk customs of the Isle of Man: The Sword Dance and White Boys Mummers play! Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/celticmythspod Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/celticmythspodcast Twitter: https://twitter.com/CelticMythsPod Music used at the start of the episode is taken from Beyond the Warriors by Guifrog, licensed under a Attribution 3.0 International License.  
In this episode we cover the confusing corrigan - are they twisted dwarf like piskies? Or beautiful sirens? Both of these things? Or something else entirely!? Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/celticmythspod Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/celticmythspodcast Twitter: https://twitter.com/CelticMythsPod Music used at the start of the episode is taken from Beyond the Warriors by Guifrog, licensed under a Attribution 3.0 International License.
Hi guys!! In this episode we look at the fascinating myths of the Orkney Islands, particularly that of the Sea Mither and her arch nemesis Teran as well as the horrifying nightmare fuel Nuckelavee.  Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/celticmythspod Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/celticmythspodcast Twitter: https://twitter.com/CelticMythsPod Music used at the start of the episode is taken from Beyond the Warriors by Guifrog, licensed under a Attribution 3.0 International License.
Happy belated Halloween! In this episode, we learn about the Gaelic festival of Samhain, the first day of winter! Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/celticmythspod Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/celticmythspodcast Twitter: https://twitter.com/CelticMythsPod Music used at the start of the episode is taken from Beyond the Warriors by Guifrog, licensed under a Attribution 3.0 International License.
In this episode I introduce the Tylwyth Teg, the fairies of Welsh mythology. We may cover them more deeply in future episodes, but enjoy a story and example for each! Gwyllion, mountain fairies Gwragedd Annwn, water maidens Ellyllon, elves Coblynau, mine pixies Bwbachod, hobgoblins People of the Otherworld (Annwn) Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/celticmythspod Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/celticmythspodcast Twitter: https://twitter.com/CelticMythsPod Music used at the start of the episode is taken from Beyond the Warriors by Guifrog, licensed under a Attribution 3.0 International License.
Hi everyone! In this episode we take a look at how food plays a role in folklore, cultural customs and our sense of identity! The first part of a two-parter episode, the next part due Sept 31st. Thank you to Magic Mind for sponsoring this episode: if you'd like to give it a go then you go to magicmind.com/celtic and use my code CELTIC20 for 20-50% off your order!  :) Cheers! Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/celticmythspod Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/celticmythspodcast Twitter: https://twitter.com/CelticMythsPod Music used at the start of the episode is taken from Beyond the Warriors by Guifrog, licensed under a Attribution 3.0 International License.  
In this episode we cover one of the most strange hauntings - that of a talking mongoose! We are off course back to the lovely Isle of Man and this time we are taking a peek at the legend of Gef...the talking mongoose.  Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/celticmythspod Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/celticmythspodcast Twitter: https://twitter.com/CelticMythsPod Music used at the start of the episode is taken from Beyond the Warriors by Guifrog, licensed under a Attribution 3.0 International License.
Ballads of Brittany

Ballads of Brittany

2023-06-1335:07

Hello everyone! In this episode we look at an interesting acdemic discussion on authenticity! Barzaz Breiz, or Ballads of Brittany is a 19th century compilations of Breton songs and tales from Théodore Hersart de la Villemarqué. But did he really collect them or make it all up!? Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/celticmythspod Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/celticmythspodcast Twitter: https://twitter.com/CelticMythsPod Music used at the start of the episode is taken from Beyond the Warriors by Guifrog, licensed under a Attribution 3.0 International License.
In this episode we are covering one of the most iconic pieces of Scottish folklore and mythology. The Kelpie. These nightmarish waterhoerses have often been confused with other creatures, so just how nasty ar ethey really? (spoiler: Very!!) Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/celticmythspod Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@celtic_sian Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/celticmythspodcast Twitter: https://twitter.com/CelticMythsPod Music used at the start of the episode is taken from Beyond the Warriors by Guifrog, licensed under a Attribution 3.0 International License.  
Irish Vampires

Irish Vampires

2023-04-3031:52

Despite the catchy (and simplstic title!) we are going to be discussing a few different irish folktales in this episode. All of them loosely 'vampiric' in one way or another.  The Abhartach, the Dearg Due, the leannán sídhe and the sluagh.  Thanks for listening! Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/celticmythspod Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@celtic_sian Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/celticmythspodcast Twitter: https://twitter.com/CelticMythsPod Music used at the start of the episode is taken from Beyond the Warriors by Guifrog, licensed under a Attribution 3.0 International License.
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Katie Louise Tyers

please can you put the name of your BBC R4 show in the comments? thanks

Jan 1st
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Brad Warren

could you do one about the tuatha de Dannan?

Nov 7th
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صادق محمدي اقبالی

giggling 🤮🤮 awful

Sep 22nd
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Iain McGhobhainn

hooray! episode about selkies!!!! i waited so much! You're amazing and your podcast is such a joy to listen to! love your voice, your laugh and the way you always worry whether you pronounce everything right! Diolch yn fawr iawn!

Aug 31st
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Fallon Halpin

Absolutely love this podcast. You are a brilliant storyteller. Keep going and creating your content, your podcast is amazing. I have literally binge listened to all your podcasts over the last week and am sad that there arent anymore yet.

Mar 9th
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Edd Butcher

loved the pixie podcast, will be listening to more x

Aug 11th
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Regina Burkhart Graham

thank you!!! amazing!!

Dec 11th
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Stephanie Hatten

I love your podcast! Its one of my top 5 favourite podcasts out there. Sian is a well-researched and entertaining host!

Apr 23rd
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Bill Stoneman

Good podcast, what about Galicia? Cheers, cornishbuddha

Aug 24th
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Chantel Day

loving the episodes and want more. :)

Sep 4th
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Jennifer Mcdavitt

hey! im so excited about finding a podcast if Celtic stories! oh yay! you ask for suggestions so i would only say, don't shy away from the telling of the stories...... it feels long when you talk out loud and i know that might make u want to abbreviate or summarize the stories, but i promise, we are checking out this podcast because we really want to hear the full long tellings of your tales..... weave that tapestry and draw us in. no prob waiting longer for a full tale. best wishes. thank you for your contribution to the Celtic memory!

Jun 15th
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Alisha Elizabeth Lemmer

hi I would love to hear more. I love the last episode💖

Jan 16th
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