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Legends 22: Trickster Devils

Mar 4, 2024

This podcast discusses legends of trickster devils, including the mischievous Lincoln Imp in Lincoln Cathedral, Nakalavi and Jack O'Kent in Orkadian folklore, devilish characters in British tales, and the dark history of Bloody Tam in Scotland.

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Over time, bright fairy tales can evolve into darker narratives revealing murder and tragedy.

Legends like the Lincoln Imp and Bloody Tam highlight supernatural folklore that resonates through the ages.

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Shadows of the Past

Older locations and stories often carry dark and chilling histories. As time progresses, the bright elements of tales from the past can fade, revealing shadows of murder, betrayal, and tragedy. Classic Disney fairy tales, when traced to their origins, lose their glitter and transform into darker narratives, illustrating how time covers bright spots with tarnish, leaving behind chilling tales that resonate through the ages.

Introduction

3min

The Legend of the Mischievous Lincoln Imp

3min

Legends of Nakalavi and Jack O'Kent in Orkadian Folklore

12min

Exploring Devilish Characters in British Folklore with Sponsor Breaks

4min

Dark History and Supernatural Legends of the House of the Bins

5min

Some of the most popular legends all feature the same central character. And in doing so, they tend to add both delight and fear in equal measures.

Narrated and produced by Aaron Mahnke, with writing by Harry Marks and research by Cassandra de Alba.

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