Season 2 is called: “The Fair, The Hidden, and The Unusual.”

I chose this title deliberately because while different regions of the world use different languages to name and describe beings in folklore, when you get down to the basic details, the stories of these beings are nearly identical.

Which goes to show that stories aren’t contained by political or linguistic boundaries.

These beings typically fall into categories of beauty, hidden from sight, or just plain unusual.

Upcoming episodes will cover elves, huldufolk, fair folk, selkies, trolls, ogres, banshees and much more! You’ll hear their origin stories, metaphors, cultural significance, as well as modern interpretations of these beings in literature, film, and TV.

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Book Recommendations:

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