Christianity arrived in Finland in the late Middle Ages but witch hunts in fact began in Scandinavia during the time when they were already fading in America and middle Europe. In Sweden, Finland, and Estonia, witch hunts first spread in the coastal areas. In Finland, they began on the island of Åland. An Island is an excellent place for this type …

In Finnish folklore, väki is the energy that flows in every living being. It is the mana, the chi, the force. There is väki in the animals, in people and in nature. In this context when a Finnish person was a practitioner of witchcraft/shamanism, they, in fact, worked with the väki and learned how to control it. My mythology courses: https://fairyc…

In Finnish folklore, stories about bugs are not most flattering. According to the legends bugs were created in the underworld, from the relationship between the spirits of pain and misfortune. Bugs still have an important role in our world as the keeper of balance. I hope you enjoy this dive into the magical realms of Finnish folktales. My mytholog…

Northern Lights have always fascinated people. This lecture goes deeper into this natural phenomenon. Stories about the northern lights can be found in Native American cultures, all over Europe from Scotland to Sweden and from the myths of the Sami from Lapland. Never whistle when you see northern lights and what do you think about the firefox myth…

Krampus, the winter demon is a character from central European folklore. According to some sources, Krampus was the servant of Germanic winter goddess Hulda. In folklore, Krampus is a half-man, half-goat and during the day of St Nicholas, he punishes those who have behaved badly and gives presents to those who have behaved well. My mythology course…

In Finnish mythology goddesses have very important role. Mielikki is the goddess of the woodlands and animals. Louhi is the goddess of shamanism and witchcraft. Vellamo rules the seas and the water areas. Akka is the nurturing mother earth. Then there are nature spirits, most of them female and they keep the nature in balance. My mythology courses:…

Are you ready to fall into a deep healing sleep with a relaxing bedtime story for grown-ups? This is a Greek fairytale about a man who in one faithful night saw something strange in the fountain of fairies. This sleep story is narrated by Fairychamber and it takes you back into the heartlands of ancient Greece where shepherds looked after their she…

Source: Magic songs of the Finns by Elias Lönnrot. My website: https://www.fairychamber.com My mythology courses: https://fairychamber.gumroad.com/?sort=page_layout&tags=mythology My Painting courses: https://fairychamber.gumroad.com/?sort=page_layout&tags=painting Say Hi on social Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fairychamberart/ TikTok: https…

Source: Magic songs of the Finns by Elias Lönnrot. My website: https://www.fairychamber.com My mythology courses: https://fairychamber.gumroad.com/?sort=page_layout&tags=mythology My Painting courses: https://fairychamber.gumroad.com/?sort=page_layout&tags=painting Say Hi on social Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fairychamberart/ TikTok: https…

Source: Magic songs of the Finns by Elias Lönnrot. My website: https://www.fairychamber.com My mythology courses: https://fairychamber.gumroad.com/?sort=page_layout&tags=mythology My Painting courses: https://fairychamber.gumroad.com/?sort=page_layout&tags=painting Say Hi on social Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fairychamberart/ TikTok: https…

Source: Magic songs of the Finns by Elias Lönnrot. My website: https://www.fairychamber.com My mythology courses: https://fairychamber.gumroad.com/?sort=page_layout&tags=mythology My Painting courses: https://fairychamber.gumroad.com/?sort=page_layout&tags=painting Say Hi on social Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fairychamberart/ TikTok: https…

"Man is a strange phenomenon, the great creature of the human race was made from a clod of earth, was fashioned from a cake of mould: to it the Lord gave breath, the Creator formed life (for it) from his mouth". Source: Magic songs of the Finns by Elias Lönnrot. My website: https://www.fairychamber.com My mythology courses: https://fairychamber.gum…

Stories about Ahti and Vellamo in Finnish folklore. Source: Magic songs of the Finns by Elias Lönnrot. My website: https://www.fairychamber.com My mythology courses: https://fairychamber.gumroad.com/?sort=page_layout&tags=mythology My Painting courses: https://fairychamber.gumroad.com/?sort=page_layout&tags=painting Say Hi on social Instagram: http…

In this episode, we are diving into the stories about the Domovoi and the Blue Fairy. Fairychamber podcast is taking a break and returns in the summer/fall of 2021. In the meantime, you can follow me on YouTube where new videos appear every Tuesday.By Little Women Podcast

Winter is an enchanted land. This episode is a collection of multiple winter time stories I have collected through the years. What is a Yule Log and how come in Finnish folklore frost was a personified being. Get 20% discount at my store http://www.fairychamber.com with the code "fairychamber folklore"…

Welcome to fairychamber podcast! In this episode we will travel to the ancient Greece to unravel the stories behind famous water signs, Scorpio, Cancer and Pisces. Stories about the mermaid goddess, Orion, the giant son of Poseidon and so much more. Get 20% discount at my store http://www.fairychamber.com with the code "fairychamber folklore"…

Enchanting mermaid stories. The first part was me and my pal Emma travelling in Hilbre Island on the coast of England. Part 2 is all about the Chinese dragon women. Welcome to the world of enchantment!By Little Women Podcast

Story of beauty and the beast truly is a tale as old as time, the first time emerging from ancient Greece and finding it´s a highlight in 18th century France. Join a time jump with me when we explore the enchantment of this timeless fairytale.By Little Women Podcast

Time to have a real talk about cultural appropriation. What it is and what it isn´t. Sami people are the native people of northern Europe. In 2019 Disney made an agreement with the Sami to portray their culture with respect in the Frozen franchise and they hired Sami consultants to develop the film. I have listed my favourite connections to the Sam…

This time we are travelling to ancient Greece and discuss the stories behind the Zodiac. Origins of the Zodiac signs can be traced back to Greek mythology. Join me in a world filled with magic.By Little Women Podcast

Folktales of the Baltic people are filled with mystery and magic. This time we discuss the bee goddess and her cultural importance and the magical pet dragons. Buckle up for this enchanting story time.By Little Women Podcast

Stories from Lapland. History of reindeer worship and the nomadic lifestyle. One of the embodiments of the winter darkness was Staalo the winter giant.By Little Women Podcast

The old Finnish culture was a farming culture and the festivals were deeply connected to the land and the crop. Autumn time was the time of numerous harvest festivals. Join Niina to learn more about this mysterious time fo the year. When the people honoured their ancestors in everything that they did in this life and beyond. New episodes on Thursda…