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Legends 20: Food & Folklore

Feb 5, 2024

This podcast explores the dark side of food in folklore, discussing tales like Hansel and Gretel and Snow White. It examines the consequences of stolen food in Irish legends and the role of food in Dia de los Muertos. It also delves into the link between food and fortune-telling, showcasing cautionary tales. The podcast also features sponsor ads and explores the haunted journey of Pierre Antoine-Jourdan.

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Food has been used as a lure or weapon in legends and folklore.

Food-related rituals can reveal insights into the future but can also have dire consequences.

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Food as comfort and danger

Food serves various purposes, providing comfort and nourishment. However, throughout history, there are examples of food being transformed into something darker. Stories like Hansel and Gretel and Snow White show how food can be used as a lure or weapon. Food has always been a central theme in legends and folklore.

Introduction

2min

Food in Folklore

18min

Fortune-Telling with Food: The Dark Consequences of Finding Your Future Spouse

5min

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4min

The Haunted Journey of Pierre Antoine-Jourdan

4min

Food and folklore. They go together like peanut butter and chocolate, or arsenic and lace. Throughout history, cultures around the world have paired the favorite meals with specific rituals, cooking up some amazing stories in the process.

Narrated and produced by Aaron Mahnke, with writing by Aaron Mahnke and Harry Marks and research by Alex Robinson.

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