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Folktales can be strange, mystical, macabre and intriguing. Join us as we explore the stories, culture and people behind the folklore. We go beyond retelling the legends, myths and fairy tales of old. We look at the story behind the lore, behind the songs and traditions to understand more about what they mean, and their importance. These stories, many originating as oral histories, inform us of what it means to be human; what it means to be an integral part of this Earth. Stories of magic and wonder bind us. They connect us through invisible strands, like the gossamer fibers of a spiders web. Folktales have the power to demonstrate how, although we live in drastically different locals, our hearts and minds beat as one human race. We are weaving the fabrics of our past and present stories, to help us better understand ourselves and to awaken us to a more compassionate and caring world community. As we explore the meaning of existence through folklore we hope to inspire future generations to lead with love and understanding.

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    Dec 13 2025

    Beware the shape-shifting man-eater.
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    2. Hosts and Podcast Overview (0:32)
    3. Jorogumo Folktale Introduction (1:14)
    4. Cultural Experiences in Japan and Korea (3:48)
    5. Japanese Society and Customs (8:34)
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    11. Comparisons to Other Myths (48:59)
    12. Gift-Giving Customs (52:14)
    13. Final Thoughts and Outro (55:03)

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  • Jorōgumo, The Japanese Shapeshifting Spider Spirit, Mini Episode #4
    Nov 20 2025

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    Known for transforming into a beautiful woman to lure unsuspecting travelers. By day, she appears as an elegant, enchanting maiden—often near waterfalls, forests, or abandoned houses—drawing people in with her beauty and gentle voice. But once her victim is close, she reveals her true form: a monstrous spider who binds them in silk threads, drains their life, or keeps them captive in her web.

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  • Yara Ma Yha Who: Fairy Tale Flip Ep 19
    Sep 30 2025

    Forget Dracula. Australia has its own vampire story—and it’s stranger than you think. Have you heard of the bloodsucking creature that hides in Australia’s fig trees? In episode 19 of Fairytale Flip, we dive into the Aboriginal Australian myth of the Yara-Ma-Yahoo: a toothless, red-skinned, frog-like vampire that preys on those resting beneath fig trees, draining their blood and slowly transforming them into the very monster they feared.
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    TimeStamps

    Summary of Yama Yahoo Myth — 1:06
    Cultural Significance and Comparisons — 2:03
    Australian Culture — 5:16
    Aboriginal Connection to the Land — 9:06
    Historical Migration and Time Perception — 18:51
    Aboriginal Mythology and the Sacred Fig Tree — 22:51
    The Significance of Water in Folktales — 29:27
    Blood as a Symbol of Life and Death — 32:08
    The Rituals and Beliefs of Aboriginal Culture — 34:48
    Theories on the Origin of the Yara-ma-yha-who — 42:21
    Dreamtime in Aboriginal Culture — 51:08
    Reflections on Cultural Differences and Storytelling — 55:58
    Conclusion and Upcoming Topics — 1:01:39

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