Crimes of the Changelings: When Fairies Steal Babies and Leave Uncanny Doubles (Ghosts and Folklore of Wales podcast with Mark Rees EP114)

Crimes of the Changelings: When Fairies Steal Babies and Leave Uncanny Doubles (Ghosts and Folklore of Wales podcast with Mark Rees EP114)

Author: Mark Rees March 16, 2023 Duration: 26:57
The frightening fairy folk known as changelings steal babies from their mothers and replace them with something far more sinister.  If you suspect your children have been swapped for uncanny doppelgangers, what can you do? Maybe it's time to visit the local witch or conjurer for some magical help. Explore the creepy lore of the fairies with Mark Rees (Ghosts of Wales) on the Ghosts and Folklore of Wales podcast... if you dare!   BUY MARK REES A COFFEE: If you'd like to support the GHOSTS AND FOLKLORE OF WALES podcast you can treat Mark to a coffee here: Mark Rees on Ko-Fi - thank you/ diolch!            What is the Ghosts and Folklore of Wales with Mark Rees podcast? The "Ghosts and Folklore of Wales" podcast explores Welsh ghosts and ghost stories, lore, myths and legends. Launched by author and journalist Mark Rees in early 2020, this weird and wonderful podcast takes a fascinating look at the country's countless curious subjects by combining decades of research and insights from many books and articles with long-lost tales from dusty old tomes. Ranging from "real life" encounters with the uncanny to fantastical adventures from the Mabinogion, new episodes are uploaded every other (Folklore) Thursday and feature everything from pesky poltergeists to fire-breathing dragons and the odd wicked, and not-so-wicked, witch. Along with the regular stories you can also expect the odd special guest, an occasional "live" ghost hunt, and all sorts of crazy ideas. Seasonal specials include the dark folklore and Gothic Halloween (Nos Calan Gaeaf) traditions of old, to everyone's favourite skulled-skulled Christmas visitor, the Mari Lwyd herself. Dare you explore haunted Wales? From the sublime mountains and cascading waterfalls to the bustling cities and a remote farm, think of it as opening the Welsh The X-Files... and some tenuous Ghostbusters links! Be sure to subscribe so you never miss a spooky episode, and for more details and to get in touch with Mark Rees, please visit: Mark Rees homepage Mark Rees on social media Books by Mark Rees Ghosts of Wales podcast It's spooky time!

Each month, writer and historian Mark Rees guides you through the misty valleys and ancient ruins of a landscape steeped in story. Ghosts and Folklore of Wales with Mark Rees is a monthly journey into the nation's stranger history, where tales are treated with both a keen scholarly eye and a welcoming sense of wonder. Mark, described as a leading authority on the curious and paranormal threads in Wales' past, doesn't just recount spooky legends; he breathes life into them, exploring the origins and cultural echoes of each narrative. The podcast serves as an audio archive of the uncanny, moving seamlessly from the grandeur of "most haunted" castles to the intimate chill of a local poltergeist story, and from dark Gothic tales to the older, whimsical mysteries of fairy folklore. You'll find a unique blend here, where deep historical research meets the engaging delivery of a seasoned storyteller, all delivered with a touch of characterful wit. It’s for anyone fascinated by how places hold memory and myth, and how the past has a peculiar way of never quite staying silent. Tune in to hear a country's soul, as told through its most enduring and eerie whispers.
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