60 acast.com Folkitory https://feeds.acast.com/public/shows/folkitory en Jenny Lewis History, heritage,folklore,stories,spooky,strange,paranormal,cryptids Jenny Lewis Spooky folklore, strange history and the paranormal Not another one! Yes! Another one! And while writer Jenny does love a good bit of spooky folklore, strange history and the paranormal, her real passion is where it all meets. Finding the truth behind the stories that have been passed down through generations.


Each short episode takes a dive into the strange, spooky or monstrous, from using sigils to summon angels, things that lurk in the deep, and places the Devil has left his mark to fairies, what's hiding among the trees and the end of the world.


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]]> Not another one! Yes! Another one! And while writer Jenny does love a good bit of spooky folklore, strange history and the paranormal, her real passion is where it all meets. Finding the truth behind the stories that have been passed down through generations.


Each short episode takes a dive into the strange, spooky or monstrous, from using sigils to summon angels, things that lurk in the deep, and places the Devil has left his mark to fairies, what's hiding among the trees and the end of the world.


We're just getting started, so if you enjoy Folkitory, please hit follow. There's lots more coming soon!

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]]> false Jenny Lewis hello@writeintothewoods.com 6a1f23e3335cf85f9cfa0e9c folkitory episodic https://assets.pippa.io/shows/cover/1780424972739-8955eba0-fe2e-4833-8005-2e8adf52c394.jpeg https://feeds.acast.com/public/shows/folkitory Folkitory 1 Mermaids: Luring You Into The Depths 1 Mermaids: Luring You Into The Depths Tue, 04 Aug 2026 05:00:00 GMT 27:36 6a6a6c1e6043035f8928dd54 false https://folkitory.co.uk/2026/07/31/mermaids/ 6a6a6c1e6043035f8928dd54 6a1f23e3335cf85f9cfa0e9c full 1 1 The idea of a creature part human, part fish has been with us for almost as long as we've been human. That has to mean something, right? It's probably why there are still mermaid sightings now, if you're brave enough to venture down to the water's edge.


This episode, the first of Folkitory, takes a look at mermaids, from Mesopotamia through to the Victorians and all the way to the present.


Naturally, since recording this episode, I have discovered so much more. I have a feeling we'll be visited by mermaids again in the future.


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Patreon and exclusive spook coming soon!


Theme music: The Nightingale by Ceridwen McCooey

Sound effects from Pixabay.

Cover art by moi, Jenny.


Find out more at folkitory.co.uk.


Sources for this episode:


The list of sightings on Reddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/mermaids/comments/y1d9yk/does_anyone_have_legit_mermaid_stories_or/ 


https://www.scotsman.com/hays-way/radioactive-beach-highlands-dounreay-walk-thurso-police-4766996


https://www.thebrochproject.co.uk/locations/sandside-bay-beach


https://www.shimajournal.org/issues/v12n2/e.-Young-Shima-v12n2.pdf


Check out page 88 of P.T. Barnum’s autobiography for more information on the Fiji Mermaid: https://ia803202.us.archive.org/18/items/autobiographypt01barngoog/autobiographypt01barngoog.pdf


https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/P._T._Barnum


https://www.pointseast.com/the-truth-about-mermaids/


https://morrablibrary.org.uk/2021/03/conrad-gesner-fantastic-creatures-and-ancient-books/


https://www.researchgate.net/publication/326803926_Monstrosities_from_the_Sea_Taxonomy_and_tradition_in_Conrad_Gessner's_1516-1565_discussion_of_cetaceans_and_sea-monsters_In_JACQUEMARD_C_GAUVIN_B_LUCAS-AVENEL_M-A_CLAVEL_B_BUQUET_T_eds_Animaux_aquatiq


https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Steller's_sea_ape


https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/profiles/5SQ4jD8FVf10RlhG7mjcPPJ/elaine-morgan


https://www.smithsonianmag.com/science-nature/a-new-aquatic-ape-theory-67868308/


https://www.vam.ac.uk/blog/engraved-ornament-project/mermaids?srsltid=AfmBOopsEA7WPMmky_slLjUefqvNdGEFN0qnlu3ndy4ylU2EvxHdP80y


https://www.historyhit.com/singing-sirens-the-mesmerising-history-of-mermaids/


https://seaboardcentre.com/mermaid-of-the-north/


http://rubens.anu.edu.au/raid1/student_projects/mermaids/sightings.html


https://cornishbirdblog.com/mermaids-sighted-in-cornwall-honest/


https://www.mimimatthews.com/2018/03/26/mermaids-sightings-in-the-19th-century/


https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fiji_mermaid


https://shimajournal.org/article/10.21463/shima.268.pdf

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]]> The idea of a creature part human, part fish has been with us for almost as long as we've been human. That has to mean something, right? It's probably why there are still mermaid sightings now, if you're brave enough to venture down to the water's edge.


This episode, the first of Folkitory, takes a look at mermaids, from Mesopotamia through to the Victorians and all the way to the present.


Naturally, since recording this episode, I have discovered so much more. I have a feeling we'll be visited by mermaids again in the future.


Join the newsletter over on Substack.


Patreon and exclusive spook coming soon!


Theme music: The Nightingale by Ceridwen McCooey

Sound effects from Pixabay.

Cover art by moi, Jenny.


Find out more at folkitory.co.uk.


Sources for this episode:


The list of sightings on Reddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/mermaids/comments/y1d9yk/does_anyone_have_legit_mermaid_stories_or/ 


https://www.scotsman.com/hays-way/radioactive-beach-highlands-dounreay-walk-thurso-police-4766996


https://www.thebrochproject.co.uk/locations/sandside-bay-beach


https://www.shimajournal.org/issues/v12n2/e.-Young-Shima-v12n2.pdf


Check out page 88 of P.T. Barnum’s autobiography for more information on the Fiji Mermaid: https://ia803202.us.archive.org/18/items/autobiographypt01barngoog/autobiographypt01barngoog.pdf


https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/P._T._Barnum


https://www.pointseast.com/the-truth-about-mermaids/


https://morrablibrary.org.uk/2021/03/conrad-gesner-fantastic-creatures-and-ancient-books/


https://www.researchgate.net/publication/326803926_Monstrosities_from_the_Sea_Taxonomy_and_tradition_in_Conrad_Gessner's_1516-1565_discussion_of_cetaceans_and_sea-monsters_In_JACQUEMARD_C_GAUVIN_B_LUCAS-AVENEL_M-A_CLAVEL_B_BUQUET_T_eds_Animaux_aquatiq


https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Steller's_sea_ape


https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/profiles/5SQ4jD8FVf10RlhG7mjcPPJ/elaine-morgan


https://www.smithsonianmag.com/science-nature/a-new-aquatic-ape-theory-67868308/


https://www.vam.ac.uk/blog/engraved-ornament-project/mermaids?srsltid=AfmBOopsEA7WPMmky_slLjUefqvNdGEFN0qnlu3ndy4ylU2EvxHdP80y


https://www.historyhit.com/singing-sirens-the-mesmerising-history-of-mermaids/


https://seaboardcentre.com/mermaid-of-the-north/


http://rubens.anu.edu.au/raid1/student_projects/mermaids/sightings.html


https://cornishbirdblog.com/mermaids-sighted-in-cornwall-honest/


https://www.mimimatthews.com/2018/03/26/mermaids-sightings-in-the-19th-century/


https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fiji_mermaid


https://shimajournal.org/article/10.21463/shima.268.pdf

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]]> Series One Trailer Series One Trailer Thu, 09 Jul 2026 14:46:37 GMT 0:38 6a4fb44d0be8a6771714e26a false https://folkitory.co.uk/podcast/ 6a4fb44d0be8a6771714e26a 6a1f23e3335cf85f9cfa0e9c trailer 1 Humans have been telling stories since the beginning, through generation upon generation. And often, if you go back far enough, you’ll find truth behind the folklore.


Join me, Jenny, as I delve into spooky folklore, strange history and hunt down some truth behind the stories.

The first series of Folkitory starts soon, and we’ll be diving into medieval occultists summoning angels, what lures people into the depths, the Devil’s own tourist map of the UK and much, much more.


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]]> Humans have been telling stories since the beginning, through generation upon generation. And often, if you go back far enough, you’ll find truth behind the folklore.


Join me, Jenny, as I delve into spooky folklore, strange history and hunt down some truth behind the stories.

The first series of Folkitory starts soon, and we’ll be diving into medieval occultists summoning angels, what lures people into the depths, the Devil’s own tourist map of the UK and much, much more.


Hit follow wherever you listen to your podcasts.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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