Christianity arrived in Finland in the late Middle Ages but witch hunts in fact began in Scandinavia during the time when they were already fading in America and middle Europe. In Sweden, Finland, and Estonia, witch hunts first spread in the c

Väki in Finnish Mythology

Oct 4th, 2022 5m 36s

In Finnish folklore, väki is the energy that flows in every living being. It is the mana, the chi, the force. There is väki in the animals, in people and in nature. In this context when a Finnish person was a practitioner of witchcraft/shamanis

Bugs In Finnish Mythology

Sep 27th, 2022 7m 11s

In Finnish folklore, stories about bugs are not most flattering. According to the legends bugs were created in the underworld, from the relationship between the spirits of pain and misfortune. Bugs still have an important role in our world as t

Northern Lights Around The World

Sep 20th, 2022 3m 55s

Northern Lights have always fascinated people. This lecture goes deeper into this natural phenomenon. Stories about the northern lights can be found in Native American cultures, all over Europe from Scotland to Sweden and from the myths of the

Krampus, The Winter Demon

Sep 13th, 2022 6m 3s

Krampus, the winter demon is a character from central European folklore. According to some sources, Krampus was the servant of Germanic winter goddess Hulda. In folklore, Krampus is a half-man, half-goat and during the day of St Nicholas, he pu

Divine Feminine in Finnish Mythology

Sep 9th, 2022 39m 46s

In Finnish mythology goddesses have very important role. Mielikki is the goddess of the woodlands and animals. Louhi is the goddess of shamanism and witchcraft. Vellamo rules the seas and the water areas. Akka is the nurturing mother earth. The

Bedtime Story: Fairy Wife, Greek Folktale

Apr 12th, 2022 18m 20s

Are you ready to fall into a deep healing sleep with a relaxing bedtime story for grown-ups? This is a Greek fairytale about a man who in one faithful night saw something strange in the fountain of fairies. This sleep story is narrated by Fairy

Finnish Mythology: Origin of the elk

Apr 5th, 2022 29s

Source: Magic songs of the Finns by Elias Lönnrot. My website: https://www.fairychamber.comMy mythology courses: https://fairychamber.gumroad.com/?sort=page_layout&tags=mythologyMy Painting courses: https://fairychamber.gumroad.com/?sort=page_l

Finnish Spell To Protect From The Fire

Mar 29th, 2022 2m 43s

Finnish Mythology: Protection against frostbites

Mar 22nd, 2022 1m 41s

Fairychamber Podcast Finnish Mythology: Origin of the seal

Mar 15th, 2022 47s

Finnish mythology: Origin of a man

Mar 8th, 2022 16s

"Man is a strange phenomenon, the great creature of the human race was made from a clod of earth, was fashioned from a cake of mould: to it the Lord gave breath, the Creator formed life (for it) from his mouth". Source: Magic songs of the Finns

Finnish Mythology: Sea god and goddess

Mar 1st, 2022 5m 9s

Stories about Ahti and Vellamo in Finnish folklore. Source: Magic songs of the Finns by Elias Lönnrot. My website: https://www.fairychamber.comMy mythology courses: https://fairychamber.gumroad.com/?sort=page_layout&tags=mythologyMy Painting co

Domovoi and the Blue Fairy

May 11th, 2021 19m

In this episode, we are diving into the stories about the Domovoi and the Blue Fairy. Fairychamber podcast is taking a break and returns in the summer/fall of 2021. In the meantime, you can follow me on YouTube where new videos appear every Tue

Winter Time FolkTales

Apr 29th, 2021 27m 19s

Winter is an enchanted land. This episode is a collection of multiple winter time stories I have collected through the years. What is a Yule Log and how come in Finnish folklore frost was a personified being. Get 20% discount at my store http:/

Zodiac Myths Scorpio, Cancer and Pisces

Apr 22nd, 2021 26m 43s

Welcome to fairychamber podcast! In this episode we will travel to the ancient Greece to unravel the stories behind famous water signs, Scorpio, Cancer and Pisces. Stories about the mermaid goddess, Orion, the giant son of Poseidon and so much

Mermaid Legends; Hilbre Island Adventure & Chinese Dragon Women

Apr 15th, 2021 37m 42s

Enchanting mermaid stories. The first part was me and my pal Emma travelling in Hilbre Island on the coast of England. Part 2 is all about the Chinese dragon women. Welcome to the world of enchantment!

Beauty and The Beast Fairytale Origins

Apr 8th, 2021 41m 30s

Story of beauty and the beast truly is a tale as old as time, the first time emerging from ancient Greece and finding it´s a highlight in 18th century France. Join a time jump with me when we explore the enchantment of this timeless fairytale.

Frozen 2 The Sami Culture and The Scandinavian Legends

Apr 1st, 2021 34m 48s

Time to have a real talk about cultural appropriation. What it is and what it isn´t. Sami people are the native people of northern Europe. In 2019 Disney made an agreement with the Sami to portray their culture with respect in the Frozen franch

Zodiac Myths Taurus Gemini and Virgo

Mar 25th, 2021 33m 22s

This time we are travelling to ancient Greece and discuss the stories behind the Zodiac. Origins of the Zodiac signs can be traced back to Greek mythology. Join me in a world filled with magic.

Bee Goddess and Dragons Stories From The Balts

Mar 18th, 2021 18m 57s

Folktales of the Baltic people are filled with mystery and magic. This time we discuss the bee goddess and her cultural importance and the magical pet dragons. Buckle up for this enchanting story time.

Myths From Lapland: Reindeer God and Giants

Feb 23rd, 2021 38m 16s

Stories from Lapland. History of reindeer worship and the nomadic lifestyle. One of the embodiments of the winter darkness was Staalo the winter giant.

Old Finnish Autumn Time Holidays

Jan 14th, 2021 21m 25s

The old Finnish culture was a farming culture and the festivals were deeply connected to the land and the crop. Autumn time was the time of numerous harvest festivals. Join Niina to learn more about this mysterious time fo the year. When the pe

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