The Blindboy Podcast The Art of Storytelling
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Jul 17, 2024 
Professional storyteller Clare Murphy discusses the power and tradition of storytelling in Ireland, the origins of the modern vision of hell, the interplay of Irish water and data centers, and the importance of folklore and mythology in preserving biodiversity and culture.
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Fairy Tree and Motorway
- Blindboy recounts Eddie Lenihan halting motorway construction due to fairy folklore.
- Developers diverted the motorway, respecting the belief, regardless of its veracity.
Fairy Tree Consequences
- After a homeowner disregarded Lenihan's warning about a fairy tree, misfortunes befell him.
- This further emphasizes the cultural respect for such beliefs in Ireland.
Storytelling's Power
- Storytelling, predating writing, uses the environment and human senses to convey information.
- This creates a shared experience, fostering community and cultural transmission.