Legends of hairy creatures stalking the forests and edges of civilization have been a key part of mythology and folklore since humans first started telling stories. Traditions of Bigfoot-like creatures are shared all over the world, and tie together many seemingly unconnected traditions. But how did they end up becoming Bigfoot, the mercurial wild man that we are obsessed with today? That question is what we seek to answer on this episode of Mythic Existence, as we track down the history of B...
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Legends of hairy creatures stalking the forests and edges of civilization have been a key part of mythology and folklore since humans first started telling stories. Traditions of Bigfoot-like creatures are shared all over the world, and tie together many seemingly unconnected traditions. But how did they end up becoming Bigfoot, the mercurial wild man that we are obsessed with today? That question is what we seek to answer on this episode of Mythic Existence, as we track down the history of B...
Christmas Folklore: Krampus, Frau Perchta, and Iceland's Yule Lads
Mythic Existence with Jack Daly
21 minutes
3 years ago
Christmas Folklore: Krampus, Frau Perchta, and Iceland's Yule Lads
This week on Mythic Existence, host Jack Daly spices up the winter with a holiday-inspired episode. Instead of focusing on the holly and jolly, we dive into some of the darker aspects of Christmas folklore by talking about Krampus, Frau Perchta, and the Icelandic Yule Lads. These tricksy, and sometimes sinister figures remind us that if we're not good, we might be beaten with a stick, disemboweled, or possibly boiled to death. So keep that In mind next time you're trying to decide whether or ...
Mythic Existence with Jack Daly
Legends of hairy creatures stalking the forests and edges of civilization have been a key part of mythology and folklore since humans first started telling stories. Traditions of Bigfoot-like creatures are shared all over the world, and tie together many seemingly unconnected traditions. But how did they end up becoming Bigfoot, the mercurial wild man that we are obsessed with today? That question is what we seek to answer on this episode of Mythic Existence, as we track down the history of B...
