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Mythic Albion

Mythic Albion

Written by: Tom Gardner
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In the mists of Britain lie stories older than memory, of giants and ghosts, saints and sinners, witches and heroes. Join Mythic Albion as we wander through ancient windswept landscapes and forgotten legends, where every stone has a secret and every shadow hides a tale. From Stonehenge to Sherwood, from Black Shuck to Pendle Hill and beyond, we uncover the folklore, myths and mysteries that shaped the British Isles. Each episode blends storytelling, history and atmosphere - a journey through time and myth to the heart of olde Britain. Step into the mist... and listen. Hosted by Tom Gardner Please follow us on: https://www.instagram.com/mythicalbion/ https://x.com/MythicAlbion25 Support Mythic Albion and future folklore episodes at https://paypal.me/MythicAlbion2025 Social Sciences Travel Writing & Commentary World
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  • 8. The Old English Gods
    Jan 16 2026

    Before England had Churches, it had Gods. In this episode of Mythic Albion, we step back into the shadowed world of the Anglo-Saxons, where fate ruled all things and the land itself was alive with unseen powers. We explore Woden, the one-eyed wander, lord of the dead and All-Father of the English. Alongside him are the forgotten Gods of thunder, oaths, hearth and dawn. Deities who once governed every battle, birth and burial.

    From sacred groves and blood offerings, to the coming of the Christian cross, this episode uncovers how England's old Gods were not destroyed, simply transformed. Their echoes still lingering in folklore, language and the haunted landscape itself.

    A journey into the lost pantheon and the legacy it left behind.

    Through dramatized storytelling and reflection, this episode explores how paganism took root in England and the lasting impression it left on the culture, even in the 21st century.

    With immersive storytelling, original narration and atmospheric sound design.

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    27 mins
  • 7. Water Spirits of the Past
    Jan 2 2026

    Britain's waters are older than it's roads, it villages, and even it's written history. Long before charts and warning signs, people told stories to explain what lurked beneath their still surfaces.

    In this episode of Mythic Albion, we wade into the dark folklore of Britain's rivers, lochs, and coasts to uncover the legends of its most feared water spirits.

    We encounter the Kelpie, the shape-shifting water horse of Scotland that lured riders to a drowning death. The Grindylow, a lurking presence beneath ponds and mill waters, waiting to snatch unwary children. And the Mermaids of Britain's shores - not gentle singers, but omens of storms, shipwrecks and loss.

    Through dramatized storytelling and reflection, this episode explores why water has always been a boundary between worlds, a source of life, and a force of quiet terror. These spirits were not merely monsters, but warnings - shaped by grief, danger and respect for a power humanity could never fully tame.

    Featuring immersive storytelling, original narration and atmospheric sound design.

    Music and sound effects licensed via Epidemic Sound (www.epidemicsound.com). All audio elements under active subscription licence.

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    20 mins
  • A Warning to the Curious: A Mythic Albion Ghost Story
    Dec 24 2025

    For centuries, Britain has embraced a winter tradition more chilling than cheerful: the telling of ghost stories at Christmas.

    And none understood this better than M.R. James - master of the uncanny, scholar of the supernatural, and creator of tales that burrow under the skin.

    In this Christmas special, we bring to life one of his most haunting works: A Warning to the Curious.

    On the bleak Norfolk coast, an amateur achaeologist named Paxton believes he has uncovered the last of the mythical Anglo-Saxon crowns - treasures said to protect England from invasion. But some relics are guarded by more than legend...and Paxton's discovery awakens an ancient sentinel that does not rest, does not forgive and does not stop.

    Through storm - lashed dunes, flickering candles, and the cold hush of winter nights, this tale unfolds as a warning from the past:

    some secrets were never meant to be found.

    This episode blends atmospheric dramatization with the eerie storytelling spirit of M.R. James himself - made for quiet December nights, when the boundary between the living and the lost grows thin.

    Settle in.

    Dim the lights

    And listen closely..

    Featuring immersive storytelling, original narration and atmospheric sound design.

    Music and sound effects licensed via Epidemic Sound (www.epidemicsound.com). All audio elements under active subscription license.

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    24 mins
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