We take a deep dive into the world of urban legends, internet memes and more to try and make a case to legitimise the world of Digital Folklore. Does all folklore have to be old? What is digital folklore anyway? We explore the subject with assistant professor of folklore at Utah State University, and co-founder of the Digital Folklore Project, Dr Lynne McNeill.
Content warning: Please be aware that this episode features discussion of suicide cult legends.
Music guest: Helen Bell. Find her work at www.helenbell.co.uk
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Episode 71- GHOSTLAND
Episode 70 - THE STORY KEEPER
Episode 69 - TAFFY THOMAS MBE
Episode 68 - ZMEY
Episode 67 - CELTIC AND WESTERN EUROPEAN FAIRIES
Episode 66 - BONUS: THE HOUND OF THE BASKERVILLES
Episode 65 - CHARMS AND CHILDBIRTH
Episode 64 - CORNISH FOLK TALES OF PLACE
Episode 63 - SLAVIC WITCHCRAFT
Episode 62 - THE GIRL WHO SPEAKS BEAR
Episode 61 - WORLD OF THE UNKNOWN: GHOSTS
Episode 60 - MAGICAL HOUSE PROTECTION
Episode 59 - THE GLASS WOMAN
Episode 58 - ICELANDIC FOLKLORE
Episode 57 - TALES OF BRITAIN
Episode 56 - REDISCOVERING RENAISSANCE WITCHCRAFT
Episode 55 - CUNNING FOLK
Episode 54 - BOTANICAL FOLK TALES
Episode 53 - ROSES ARE RED
Episode 52: GHOSTS IN CINEMA
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