Folktales of the Sea: Storytelling Collection

Folktales of the Sea: Storytelling Collection

Author: The Faerie Folk January 1, 2025 Duration: 35:01

Welcome to 'Folktales of the Sea' The Faerie Folk's very first storytelling collection, featuring a selection of my favourite folktales from across the podcast, all connected by their oceanic settings.

 

I will introduce each of today's stories by their title and place of origin, including the version of the story I've based mine on, but without the usual history section of the podcast, so you will be able to enjoy today's tales as background listening to help you drift off to sleep, study, or just to keep you company on a cosy evening!

 

I've also included one brand new folktale in today's compilation that I've not told on the podcast before, so make sure to stay to the end to hear the Scottish legend, The Mermaid of Dunnet Bay.

 

I'm currently on a mission to revisit some of the older episodes of the podcast, as I'd like to bring their quality up to the same standard as my later episodes, so I hope this storytelling session can help tide you over whilst I work on those. And you will be getting a sneak preview of some of the updates that I'm making in today's episode, as I share brand new versions of The Mermaid of Zennor and many of your other favourite folktales, with updated sound quality, music and effects.

 

So then friends, I think it is time for us to travel to the sea…

The main music featured in today's episode is: 
Galway by Kevin MacLeod
Link: incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3795-galway

License: creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ 

The Mermaid of Zennor

From Zennor in Cornwall, England.

Based on the version in Traditions and Hearthside Stories of West Cornwall

by William Bottrrell, published in 1873.

From the episode 'The Mystical Mermaids of Cornwall'.

 

Music 

Galatic Battles / Bonnie Grace / courtesy of Epidemic Sound

Once in a Life / Howard Harper-Barnes / courtesy of Epidemic Sound

 

The Mermaid of Padstow

From Padstow in Cornwall, England

Based on the version in North Cornwall Fairies and Legends

by Enys Tregarthen published in 1906.

From the episode 'The Mystical Mermaids of Cornwall'.

 

Music 

Highland Hymn/ Bonnie Grace / courtesy of Epidemic Sound

Sphinx / David Celeste / courtesy of Epidemic Sound

Restless Pacific / Jon Björk / courtesy of Epidemic Sound

Streching the Minutes / Jon Björk / courtesy of Epidemic Sound

Wherever I Wander (Edit) / Bonnie Grace / courtesy of Epidemic Sound

 

The Seal Catcher's Adventure

From John O'Groats, in Caithness, Scotland.

Based on the version by William Grant Stewart in The Popular Superstitions and Festive Amusements of the Highlanders of Scotland, published in 1823.

Adapted from the episode 'Scotland's Shapeshifting Seals and Fantastical Faeries'.

 

Music
The Road Less Travelled / Gabriel Lewis / courtesy of Epidemic Sound
Greyish Regret / Charles Holme / courtesy of Epidemic Sound

The Last of Our Kind (Edit) / Jon Björk / courtesy of Epidemic Sound
A King's Ransom / Bonnie Grace / courtesy of Epidemic Sound
The Norman Kings / Bonnie Grace / courtesy of Epidemic Sound

 

The Skinningrove Merman

From Skinningrove in North Yorkshire, England

Based on John Grave's account in 1808's 'The History of Cleveland in the North Riding of the

County of York' and Folk Tales From The North York Moors by Peter N. Walker, published in 1990.

From the episode 'The Helpful Hob and Mysterious Merman of the North York Moors'.

 

Music

Ivory Tower / Philip Ayers / courtesy of Epidemic Sound
Where The Thistle Grows / Bonnie Grace / courtesy of Epidemic Sound
The Protagonist / Howard Harper-Barnes / courtesy of Epidemic Sound

 

The Mermaid of Dunnet Bay

From Dunnet Bay in The Scottish Highlands.

Based on the version in 'Sketch of the Civil and Traditional History of Caithness',
by James T
Calder with historical notes by Thomas Sinclair, published in 1887.

Music

A Call From the Wild / Rune Dale / courtesy of Epidemic Sound

May You Have / Bonnie Grace / courtesy of Epidemic Sound

Celtics in Disguise (Edit) / Trabant 33 / courtesy of Epidemic Sound

Moon Child / Bonnie Grace / courtesy of Epidemic Sound

Forsaken Wayfarer / Jon Björk / courtesy of Epidemic Sound

Solemn / Bonnie Grace / courtesy of Epidemic Sound

Across Rocky Plains / Jon Björk / courtesy of Epidemic Sound


Step into a world where ancient stones whisper and misty moors hold secrets with The Faerie Folk-Folklore, Myths and Legends from the U.K. This isn't just a history lesson; it's an invitation to experience the living breath of British folklore through your ears. Your host acts as a guide on these audio journeys, weaving together narrative, historical context, and immersive sound design to bring each tale vividly to life. You'll encounter the elusive creatures of Celtic myth, unravel the truths behind local legends, and walk the landscapes where these stories were born. The podcast delves into the cultural roots of these traditions, exploring how they shaped communities and continue to resonate today. Designed for curious minds of all ages, each episode is a self-contained adventure, perfect for family listening or a solitary escape. The magic of this podcast lies in its ability to transport you across time and terrain, from the rugged Scottish Highlands to the enchanted forests of England, all through the power of story and sound. Settle in and let the tales begin.
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