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015: Christmas Stories From Around the World
Manage episode 311576384 series 2929431
Our Christmas and holiday traditions are steeped in centuries-old traditions and folktales that date back to the pagan era. In this episode, I will retell and discuss 11 different witches, , grandmothers, trickster boys and old me, and goddesses from mythology that all relate to the winter solstice and winter holiday traditions.
Here is who I will be talking about in brief (you can use the chapter markers to jump to the one you really want to hear).
Greek Mythology - Chione
Norse Mythology - Skadi
Roman Mythology - Strenua
Bafana from Italy
Gryla (and her Yule Lads and Yule Cat) from Scandinavia
Olentzero from the Basque country
Perchta from Bavaria - and the surrounding areas
Nikolaus from Greece
The Gray Mare from Wales
Krampus from Austro-Bavaria - the anti-Santa Claus
Read the transcript HERE
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I’ve made this Google Doc of How I Map out My Year of Mythology to help you. In it, I have links to resources, websites, and myths. This is a living document, so I am continually adding to it as I find new things, record podcasts, write blog posts, and create products for teachers.
Click here to get 3 Free Mythology Lessons.
I’d love to connect with you! Join me over at …
Instagram
Facebook
Teaching Mythology Facebook Group
Website
Check out my TPT Store
I’d also love to send you my FREEBIE and keep you updated on all the goings-on.
Click HERE to get a free poster of the Greek God Family Tree.
Chapters
1. Introduction (00:00:00)
2. Chione - Greek Mythology (00:00:52)
3. Skadi - Norse Mythology (00:02:58)
4. Streuna - Roman Mythology (00:06:06)
5. Bafana - Italy (00:08:46)
6. Perchta - Bavaria (00:11:34)
7. Saint Nicolaus - Greek (00:14:29)
8. The Gray Mare - Wales (00:17:10)
9. Olentzaro - Basque (00:19:53)
10. Soyal - Hopi (00:22:13)
11. Gryla - Scandinavia (00:25:13)
12. Krampus - Austro-Bavarian (00:28:50)
13. Wrap Up (00:30:46)
18 episodes
Manage episode 311576384 series 2929431
Our Christmas and holiday traditions are steeped in centuries-old traditions and folktales that date back to the pagan era. In this episode, I will retell and discuss 11 different witches, , grandmothers, trickster boys and old me, and goddesses from mythology that all relate to the winter solstice and winter holiday traditions.
Here is who I will be talking about in brief (you can use the chapter markers to jump to the one you really want to hear).
Greek Mythology - Chione
Norse Mythology - Skadi
Roman Mythology - Strenua
Bafana from Italy
Gryla (and her Yule Lads and Yule Cat) from Scandinavia
Olentzero from the Basque country
Perchta from Bavaria - and the surrounding areas
Nikolaus from Greece
The Gray Mare from Wales
Krampus from Austro-Bavaria - the anti-Santa Claus
Read the transcript HERE
________________________________________________________________
I’ve made this Google Doc of How I Map out My Year of Mythology to help you. In it, I have links to resources, websites, and myths. This is a living document, so I am continually adding to it as I find new things, record podcasts, write blog posts, and create products for teachers.
Click here to get 3 Free Mythology Lessons.
I’d love to connect with you! Join me over at …
Instagram
Facebook
Teaching Mythology Facebook Group
Website
Check out my TPT Store
I’d also love to send you my FREEBIE and keep you updated on all the goings-on.
Click HERE to get a free poster of the Greek God Family Tree.
Chapters
1. Introduction (00:00:00)
2. Chione - Greek Mythology (00:00:52)
3. Skadi - Norse Mythology (00:02:58)
4. Streuna - Roman Mythology (00:06:06)
5. Bafana - Italy (00:08:46)
6. Perchta - Bavaria (00:11:34)
7. Saint Nicolaus - Greek (00:14:29)
8. The Gray Mare - Wales (00:17:10)
9. Olentzaro - Basque (00:19:53)
10. Soyal - Hopi (00:22:13)
11. Gryla - Scandinavia (00:25:13)
12. Krampus - Austro-Bavarian (00:28:50)
13. Wrap Up (00:30:46)
18 episodes
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