House of Legends: World Myths & Legends

For our 50th episode (!) we feature one of the world's finest oral storytellers, Kamini Ramachandran. Note: There is some background humming noise from a ceiling fan during the story, which was recorded in Singapore, where it's very hot... don't worry, you'll tune it out.Kamini is a pioneer in the global storytelling movement. She is the creative producer of Storyfest Singapore, founding director of The Storytelling Centre Ltd and a veteran performer who has graced stages from Edinburgh to Sydney. I first saw her perform in Edinburgh many years ago and was fortunate enough to be invited to her festival in Singapore last year.In this interview, we discussed Kamini’s recent projects as well as her experience growing up in the plantations of Malaysia. Kamini's links:www.moonshadowstories.comhttps://storytellingcentrelimited.comSocial media:@kaministorytellerPhoto credit: Moonshadow StoriesSupport House of Legends on Patreon at:https://www.patreon.com/houseoflegendsGet my books, Scottish Myths & Legends and The Bone Flute, at Amazon UK:https://www.amazon.co.uk/Daniel-Allison/e/B081PNRL92/ref=dp_byline_cont_book_1And Amazon US:https://www.amazon.com/s?k=daniel+allison&crid=3LFU9R8PFUBP1&sprefix=daiel+all%C3%AD%2Caps%2C217&ref=nb_sb_ss_sc_1_10And Amazon Canada:https://www.amazon.ca/s?i=digital-text&rh=p_27%3ADaniel+Allison&s=relevancerank&text=Daniel+Allison&ref=dp_byline_sr_ebooks_1Join the House of Legends Clan at:https://www.houseoflegends.me/landing-pageJoin us on FB:https://www.facebook.com/houseoflegendspodcastIG:https://www.instagram.com/houseoflegendspodcast/Music by Kate Young https://www.kateyoungmusic.comMy new series of online Cave of Dreams events with Danica Boyce runs October 2025 to February 2026. Learn more here. Support the podcast by buying an ebook for the price of a cup of coffee here.Get my free full-colour Celtic Mythology Handbook here.Thanks for being part of House of Legends.

Sharon Blackie, an award-winning writer and teacher known for her works on psychology, mythology, and ecology, dives deep into transformative themes. She discusses her emotional journey of relocating to Wales and the idea of 'anchor places' in landscape and myth. Exploring the Kalyak archetype reveals the empowerment of feminine figures in folklore. Blackie reflects on modern adaptations of myths, the resilience of female tricksters like Baba Yaga, and urges us to embrace the imperfections of our world, drawing lessons from Celtic philosophy.

This week we feature a fantastic Welsh storyteller and teacher, Angharad Wynne.You can learn more about Angaharad's work with pilgrimages at Dreaming the Land:https://www.dreamingtheland.comThe Dadeni Mystery School:https://www.dadeni.orgAnd Cae Mabon:https://www.caemabon.co.ukSupport House of Legends on Patreon at:https://www.patreon.com/houseoflegendsGet my books, Scottish Myths & Legends and The Bone Flute, at Amazon UK:https://www.amazon.co.uk/Daniel-Allison/e/B081PNRL92/ref=dp_byline_cont_book_1And Amazon US:https://www.amazon.com/s?k=daniel+allison&crid=3LFU9R8PFUBP1&sprefix=daiel+all%C3%AD%2Caps%2C217&ref=nb_sb_ss_sc_1_10And Amazon Canada:https://www.amazon.ca/s?i=digital-text&rh=p_27%3ADaniel+Allison&s=relevancerank&text=Daniel+Allison&ref=dp_byline_sr_ebooks_1Join the House of Legends Clan at:https://www.houseoflegends.me/landing-pageJoin us on FB:https://www.facebook.com/houseoflegendspodcastIG:https://www.instagram.com/houseoflegendspodcast/Music by Kate Young https://www.kateyoungmusic.comMy new series of online Cave of Dreams events with Danica Boyce runs October 2025 to February 2026. Learn more here. Support the podcast by buying an ebook for the price of a cup of coffee here.Get my free full-colour Celtic Mythology Handbook here.Thanks for being part of House of Legends.

This week’s story is The Shepherd’s Dream from Ireland.Event link for Wd 13th May: https://www.facebook.com/events/950184208666216/?event_time_id=1121022501582385To join, click the following Zoom link: https://zoom.us/j/652120818 Support House of Legends on Patreon at:https://www.patreon.com/houseoflegendsGet my books, Scottish Myths & Legends and The Bone Flute, at Amazon UK:https://www.amazon.co.uk/Daniel-Allison/e/B081PNRL92/ref=dp_byline_cont_book_1And Amazon US:https://www.amazon.com/s?k=daniel+allison&crid=3LFU9R8PFUBP1&sprefix=daiel+all%C3%AD%2Caps%2C217&ref=nb_sb_ss_sc_1_10And Amazon Canada:https://www.amazon.ca/s?i=digital-text&rh=p_27%3ADaniel+Allison&s=relevancerank&text=Daniel+Allison&ref=dp_byline_sr_ebooks_1Join the House of Legends Clan at:https://www.houseoflegends.me/landing-pageJoin us on FB:https://www.facebook.com/houseoflegendspodcastIG:https://www.instagram.com/houseoflegendspodcast/Music by Kate Young https://www.kateyoungmusic.comMy new series of online Cave of Dreams events with Danica Boyce runs October 2025 to February 2026. Learn more here. Support the podcast by buying an ebook for the price of a cup of coffee here.Get my free full-colour Celtic Mythology Handbook here.Thanks for being part of House of Legends.

A bonus episode featuring a story from my new book, Scottish Myths & Legends.Get the book at Amazon UK:https://www.amazon.co.uk/Scottish-Myths-Legends-Celtic-Retold/dp/1838040315/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=&sr=Amazon US:https://www.amazon.com/Scottish-Myths-Legends-Celtic-Retold-ebook/dp/B087YVX1D5/ref=sr_1_2?dchild=1&keywords=scottish+myths&qid=1588592116&sr=8-2Amazon Canada:https://www.amazon.ca/Scottish-Myths-Legends-Celtic-Retold-ebook/dp/B087YVX1D5/ref=sr_1_16?keywords=scottish+myths&qid=1588592149&sr=8-16'Deserves to be a classic'Svend-Erik EnghEnjoy!My new series of online Cave of Dreams events with Danica Boyce runs October 2025 to February 2026. Learn more here. Support the podcast by buying an ebook for the price of a cup of coffee here.Get my free full-colour Celtic Mythology Handbook here.Thanks for being part of House of Legends.

The story of Nancy May, told by Irish storyteller Maria Gillen.Keep up to date with Maria at https://twitter.com/mgillen?lang=enhttps://www.facebook.com/SeedsOfStory/https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCqOZ1JXCzLw4JSMN8teN0hQSupport House of Legends on Patreon at:https://www.patreon.com/houseoflegendsGet my book, The Bone Flute, at Amazon UK:https://www.amazon.co.uk/Bone-Flute-Tears-Stars/dp/1709378727/ref=sr_1_1?crid=LHV0C9LXX449&keywords=daniel+allison&qid=1576565192&sprefix=Daniel+all%2Caps%2C374&sr=8-1And Amazon US:https://www.amazon.com/Bone-Flute-Sorcery-Prehistoric-Scotland-ebook/dp/B081P2TRR6/ref=sr_1_2?crid=3H9JF1VI7OSTY&keywords=daniel+allison&qid=1576565229&sprefix=Daniel+Allison%2Caps%2C395&sr=8-2Join the House of Legends Club at:https://www.houseoflegends.me/landing-pageJoin us on FB:https://www.facebook.com/houseoflegendspodcastIG:https://www.instagram.com/houseoflegendspodcast/Music by Kate Young https://www.kateyoungmusic.comMy new series of online Cave of Dreams events with Danica Boyce runs October 2025 to February 2026. Learn more here. Support the podcast by buying an ebook for the price of a cup of coffee here.Get my free full-colour Celtic Mythology Handbook here.Thanks for being part of House of Legends.

The final part in a four part mini-series. This story comes from J.F Campbell's 'Popular Tales of the West Highlands'.You can get a copy of the ebook here very cheaply:https://www.amazon.co.uk/POPULAR-TALES-WEST-HIGHLANDS-Four-ebook/dp/B01HFH71A2/ref=sr_1_7?crid=289ZLDM4YI78H&keywords=popular+tales+of+the+west+highlands&qid=1584472914&sprefix=popular+tales+of+%2Caps%2C181&sr=8-7Support House of Legends on Patreon at:https://www.patreon.com/houseoflegendsGet my book, The Bone Flute, at Amazon UK:https://www.amazon.co.uk/Bone-Flute-Tears-Stars/dp/1709378727/ref=sr_1_1?crid=LHV0C9LXX449&keywords=daniel+allison&qid=1576565192&sprefix=Daniel+all%2Caps%2C374&sr=8-1And Amazon US:https://www.amazon.com/Bone-Flute-Sorcery-Prehistoric-Scotland-ebook/dp/B081P2TRR6/ref=sr_1_2?crid=3H9JF1VI7OSTY&keywords=daniel+allison&qid=1576565229&sprefix=Daniel+Allison%2Caps%2C395&sr=8-2Join the House of Legends Club at:https://www.houseoflegends.me/landing-pageJoin us on FB:https://www.facebook.com/houseoflegendspodcastIG:https://www.instagram.com/houseoflegendspodcast/Music by Kate Young https://www.kateyoungmusic.comMy new series of online Cave of Dreams events with Danica Boyce runs October 2025 to February 2026. Learn more here. Support the podcast by buying an ebook for the price of a cup of coffee here.Get my free full-colour Celtic Mythology Handbook here.Thanks for being part of House of Legends.

The third part in a four part mini-series. This story comes from J.F Campbell's 'Popular Tales of the West Highlands'.You can get a copy of the ebook here very cheaply:https://www.amazon.co.uk/POPULAR-TALES-WEST-HIGHLANDS-Four-ebook/dp/B01HFH71A2/ref=sr_1_7?crid=289ZLDM4YI78H&keywords=popular+tales+of+the+west+highlands&qid=1584472914&sprefix=popular+tales+of+%2Caps%2C181&sr=8-7Support House of Legends on Patreon at:https://www.patreon.com/houseoflegendsGet my book, The Bone Flute, at Amazon UK:https://www.amazon.co.uk/Bone-Flute-Tears-Stars/dp/1709378727/ref=sr_1_1?crid=LHV0C9LXX449&keywords=daniel+allison&qid=1576565192&sprefix=Daniel+all%2Caps%2C374&sr=8-1And Amazon US:https://www.amazon.com/Bone-Flute-Sorcery-Prehistoric-Scotland-ebook/dp/B081P2TRR6/ref=sr_1_2?crid=3H9JF1VI7OSTY&keywords=daniel+allison&qid=1576565229&sprefix=Daniel+Allison%2Caps%2C395&sr=8-2Join the House of Legends Club at:https://www.houseoflegends.me/landing-pageJoin us on FB:https://www.facebook.com/houseoflegendspodcastIG:https://www.instagram.com/houseoflegendspodcast/Music by Kate Young https://www.kateyoungmusic.comMy new series of online Cave of Dreams events with Danica Boyce runs October 2025 to February 2026. Learn more here. Support the podcast by buying an ebook for the price of a cup of coffee here.Get my free full-colour Celtic Mythology Handbook here.Thanks for being part of House of Legends.

The second part in a four part mini-series. This story comes from J.F Campbell's 'Popular Tales of the West Highlands'.You can get a copy of the ebook here very cheaply:https://www.amazon.co.uk/POPULAR-TALES-WEST-HIGHLANDS-Four-ebook/dp/B01HFH71A2/ref=sr_1_7?crid=289ZLDM4YI78H&keywords=popular+tales+of+the+west+highlands&qid=1584472914&sprefix=popular+tales+of+%2Caps%2C181&sr=8-7Support House of Legends on Patreon at:https://www.patreon.com/houseoflegendsGet my book, The Bone Flute, at Amazon UK:https://www.amazon.co.uk/Bone-Flute-Tears-Stars/dp/1709378727/ref=sr_1_1?crid=LHV0C9LXX449&keywords=daniel+allison&qid=1576565192&sprefix=Daniel+all%2Caps%2C374&sr=8-1And Amazon US:https://www.amazon.com/Bone-Flute-Sorcery-Prehistoric-Scotland-ebook/dp/B081P2TRR6/ref=sr_1_2?crid=3H9JF1VI7OSTY&keywords=daniel+allison&qid=1576565229&sprefix=Daniel+Allison%2Caps%2C395&sr=8-2Join the House of Legends Club at:https://www.houseoflegends.me/landing-pageJoin us on FB:https://www.facebook.com/houseoflegendspodcastIG:https://www.instagram.com/houseoflegendspodcast/Music by Kate Young https://www.kateyoungmusic.comMy new series of online Cave of Dreams events with Danica Boyce runs October 2025 to February 2026. Learn more here. Support the podcast by buying an ebook for the price of a cup of coffee here.Get my free full-colour Celtic Mythology Handbook here.Thanks for being part of House of Legends.

The first part in a four part mini-series. This story comes from J.F Campbell's 'Popular Tales of the West Highlands'.You can get a copy of the ebook here very cheaply:https://www.amazon.co.uk/POPULAR-TALES-WEST-HIGHLANDS-Four-ebook/dp/B01HFH71A2/ref=sr_1_7?crid=289ZLDM4YI78H&keywords=popular+tales+of+the+west+highlands&qid=1584472914&sprefix=popular+tales+of+%2Caps%2C181&sr=8-7Support House of Legends on Patreon at:https://www.patreon.com/houseoflegendsGet my book, The Bone Flute, at Amazon UK:https://www.amazon.co.uk/Bone-Flute-Tears-Stars/dp/1709378727/ref=sr_1_1?crid=LHV0C9LXX449&keywords=daniel+allison&qid=1576565192&sprefix=Daniel+all%2Caps%2C374&sr=8-1And Amazon US:https://www.amazon.com/Bone-Flute-Sorcery-Prehistoric-Scotland-ebook/dp/B081P2TRR6/ref=sr_1_2?crid=3H9JF1VI7OSTY&keywords=daniel+allison&qid=1576565229&sprefix=Daniel+Allison%2Caps%2C395&sr=8-2Join the House of Legends Club at:https://www.houseoflegends.me/landing-pageJoin us on FB:https://www.facebook.com/houseoflegendspodcastIG:https://www.instagram.com/houseoflegendspodcast/Music by Kate Young https://www.kateyoungmusic.comMy new series of online Cave of Dreams events with Danica Boyce runs October 2025 to February 2026. Learn more here. Support the podcast by buying an ebook for the price of a cup of coffee here.Get my free full-colour Celtic Mythology Handbook here.Thanks for being part of House of Legends.