Myths and Legends

331: English Folklore: Bad Habits

Aug 23, 2023

In this podcast, two stories from English folklore are explored. The first story is about a monk who wants to yell poetry at all the married women in the village. The second story follows the reckless life of Humphrey Kynaston, who spends his father's money and gets involved in a true crime podcast. The creature of the week is the Dobhar-Chu, a vicious otter.

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The story of the Monk of Leicester highlights the danger of keeping secrets and the consequences it can have on individuals and their community.

Humphrey Kynaston's transformation from a reckless spender to a compassionate thief demonstrates the power of redemption and the impact one person can have on the lives of others.

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Humphrey Kiniston's Financial Downfall

Humphrey Kiniston, a wealthy man, squanders his family's fortune and marries Isabella for her dowry. However, he quickly spends all the money again and faces financial ruin.

Introduction

2min

Cornered by a Monk

10min

The Return of Dan Hu and Two Individuals

3min

The Tailor's Midnight Run

9min

Accidental Killing in Folklore and a Rich Man's Behavior

3min

Humphrey's Financial Troubles

18min

Humphrey the Highwayman and the Dovarchu: English Folklore and Irish Mythology

3min

Displeasure with Investigation and Holiday Meal Options

2min

Two stories from English folklore about the secrets we keep. The first is the story of the Monk of Leicester, Dan Hew, a man who has a few verses of poetry he wants to yell at the married women of the village. All the married women.

Humphrey Kynaston likes to party and has made it his life's goal to spend all his dad's money, a goal he'll be able to check off his todo list sooner than he thinks because he's terrible with money.

The creature is the Dobhar-Chu, a vicious otter who might just get his own true crime podcast.

Disclaimer: https://myths.link/331
YouTube video where you can see a couple of the places from the second story, about Humphrey Kynaston: https://myths.link/humphrey
Forbes article on when otters attack: https://myths.link/otter

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Myths and Legends

331: English Folklore: Bad Habits

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Deep dives

Humphrey Kiniston's Financial Downfall

Humphrey's Revenge

Isabella's Search for Humphrey

Humphrey's Legacy

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