Folktales by Alma
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Two sisters: the most goth Scottish fairytale | a dark Celtic & Norse folktale
The weirdest Scottish fairytale, the Two Sisters is both Norse myth AND Celtic folktale. Potentially a medieval story and a Child ballad, Binnorie doesn’t have fairies but it does have crime and mystery and HARPS MADE OF BONES.
Be careful of water and siblings, I guess?
I created this video with the help of my friend Almendra, follow her on IG!
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UP NEXT - Listen to Tam Lin, another (fairy) Scottish ballad:
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Music:
Lord of the Land by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
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Darkest Child A by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
Source: incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1100783
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The beginning of everything | Norse mythology explained & slow living in the mountains
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5 folktale signs that you’re a witch | Witch History, Witch Folklore and the Witch Hunts
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Elves and fairies explained: The romantic medieval ballad of Tam Lin | Celtic folklore of faery
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Elves and fairies are the darlings of our dreams- but this fae folk Scottish ballad of Celtic folklore questions our cute fairy images. Fairies' history, a fairytale of rebellion, a vengeful queen, and a strong female protagonist- this (possibly) medieval Child ballad is a thing of wonder. DON’T go into the forest. Not this time. Or do? Watch the folk history of elves and fairies next: czcams.c...
The Selkie Bride: Celtic and Norse mythology to reclaim your freedom
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From the Celtic mythology and Norse mythology mixed in Scottish folklore, we’ve got the folktale The Selkie Bride. In these folktales explained, we explore the fairytale traditions of European folklore and their meaning for today. For me, this story is a song for freedom, independence, and staying true to one’s self. And a good excuse to collect seashells, of course. Watch the tale of Vasilisa ...
This is how folktales make your life better
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Slavic folklore: Baba Yaga and Vasilisa the Beautiful | Folktales and legends for a scary world
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The Slavic folklore story of Vasilisa the Beautiful and Baba Yaga explained: folktales and legends make things make sense. Who is Baba Yaga in Slavic mythology, why Vasilisa needed a light, and how we can all become fairytale heroes. The world is getting scary, but perhaps, we can find a way to face it together. To dive into the Slavic folklore in The Witcher show, check out this video next: cz...
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Welcome to Folktales by Alma.
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Hi, hello! I'm Ailen Alma and this is where I talk about meaningful stories, folktales, fairytales, and mythology without scaring my friends and family away. And get to pretend I'm a scholarly hobbit for a while. Thank you for stopping by, hope to see you around! Join me on IG: foxpriestess

Komentáře

  • @stephenstobinski5529

    I have recently come across your CZcams channel and have watch a few of your videos. They are very inspirational for me since I write fantasy prose poetry. I notice you haven’t posted an any new videos. Will you be creating new ones?

    • @ailenalma
      @ailenalma Před 6 dny

      Hi! I took a *long* time away but I'm starting to get back into making videos ❤ So you should expect to see more stuff here soonish!

  • @idk_lol273
    @idk_lol273 Před 10 dny

    pov: its 1:30am I randomly got motivation to write a wlw fantasy book (im not even an adult) about two fairies that from different species (their species are at war) and im trying to do research on fairies and the difference between fae and fairy, and what makes a fairies or faeries evil so that i know how to name the species 😭

  • @mantovannni
    @mantovannni Před 20 dny

    I had something very fast and silent fly right near me earlier this evening. All I actually saw was a wing that looked a lot like a dragonfly wing. I was walking through a wooded area at dusk through a natural wooden archway. I also saw something flit from one tree to behind another tree but I could not see anything when I got over to the place, near a gate at the end of the trees just before I was leaving the area.

  • @mattkingsbury9459
    @mattkingsbury9459 Před 29 dny

    Absolutely beautiful accent <3 But how you gonna make a video name-dropping the Tuatha de Danann without a single mention of Prince Nuada Silverlance of the Bethmoora Clan?

  • @OriginalMariAnnaWolf
    @OriginalMariAnnaWolf Před měsícem

    Fun fact 😊 Samhain is a sabbat of Halloween as its said Sawen if I remember right. That's y on that day, as the vail is thin to drag him back to the mortal realm..... Boo at me all u like! Ik someone will appreciate knowledge! 😢 I do love the women power! Show that women are strong! Tho.. I hate that she do with a man that she don't even know even a year n more. I think that gives bad influences on ppl still. They rush into relationships like these stories, yet meet with terrible fate, some way worse then anyone could imagine..

  • @stephenenders2066
    @stephenenders2066 Před měsícem

    Its just aliens. Most deity origina are. Humans are brainwashed and don't understand basic baalshit pattern recognition ✴️

  • @Beef159
    @Beef159 Před měsícem

    I would say she was brave❤

  • @fupaullada82
    @fupaullada82 Před měsícem

    great investigation.

  • @MarcoSimple1Videos
    @MarcoSimple1Videos Před měsícem

    👍

  • @ikravchik
    @ikravchik Před měsícem

    Women are extremely passive, try dating them.

  • @BradleyMasten
    @BradleyMasten Před měsícem

    But nothness and all is equaul to everyone else. Jesus and satan. And me. Im God.

  • @BradleyMasten
    @BradleyMasten Před měsícem

    Nothingness protects all also.

  • @BradleyMasten
    @BradleyMasten Před měsícem

    I pray you dwell me and have my heart, anyway..

  • @BradleyMasten
    @BradleyMasten Před měsícem

    I love those Goddesses, Goddess. You all have my heart. And you all dwell me. I met the Goddess of death. She same and different into the future also. I love her too.im not evil. Satans not. Jesus isnt.kind of like death and birth.

  • @Jiye4
    @Jiye4 Před měsícem

    I enjoy your sense of humor esp the added text bits

  • @Jiye4
    @Jiye4 Před měsícem

    I enjoyed this a lot! I'm jealous Vas got to call Baba Yaga grandma! I have a mantle altar for her, she visited my dream when I slept by the fireplace. Also, love that your lamp looks like a mushroom.

  • @Cris-fairyboy
    @Cris-fairyboy Před 2 měsíci

    I’m a fairy that’s why there real

  • @skyjelly9790
    @skyjelly9790 Před 2 měsíci

    Stop appropriating my culture.

  • @Coyote1.618
    @Coyote1.618 Před 2 měsíci

    Maybe the elves are missing link. Maybe you should meditate about it..

  • @BradleyMasten
    @BradleyMasten Před 2 měsíci

    And myself.

  • @BradleyMasten
    @BradleyMasten Před 2 měsíci

    I love you Goddess. And I love all Goddess yet, I pray.

  • @Robyn_the_Bright
    @Robyn_the_Bright Před 2 měsíci

    Love this so much- 🌛🥀🕯️🥀🌜

  • @user-si9mm2dm4y
    @user-si9mm2dm4y Před 2 měsíci

    there are trikters

  • @user-si9mm2dm4y
    @user-si9mm2dm4y Před 2 měsíci

    you are a lady cadivea

  • @user-si9mm2dm4y
    @user-si9mm2dm4y Před 2 měsíci

    page is not the devle it is christianaty

  • @user-si9mm2dm4y
    @user-si9mm2dm4y Před 2 měsíci

    cltie

  • @user-ze7pt9fu2o
    @user-ze7pt9fu2o Před 2 měsíci

    I enjoyed your video. Love the Lady of Shallot corset!

  • @poiwytlee
    @poiwytlee Před 2 měsíci

    Been doing research into the faefolk for a series of storytelling poems I'm writing about the fae. Your channel has been invaluable! Thank you!

  • @heatherstrangeways3396
    @heatherstrangeways3396 Před 2 měsíci

    Enchanting! ❤

  • @GeoScorpion
    @GeoScorpion Před 2 měsíci

    Hmm. I came across this video when looking for Anaïs Mitchell & Jefferson Hamer's version of "Tam Lin (Child 39)" haha. You do a good job talking us through it, though.

  • @esterherschkovich6499
    @esterherschkovich6499 Před 2 měsíci

    Well your channel came up, I guess because I was watching Cossack music😊. I like folk stories...

  • @morganwouters
    @morganwouters Před 2 měsíci

    youre cute as i told you, believing in faêries us my secret since childhood and sooooo i'm with a greec godess sooooo you know maybe and will read this in time, very proud of this show and tell you keep struggle and maybe write, about the kama sutra, hihi!!!! just be yourself and trust them, then it's personnal writings here, hi to tinker bell and such views, lot's has been said, morgan (arthur's faëric knight and wizard) boy 2024 year of love, the initiative of yours is beauty, remember to keep this one cool, just lot of things i didn't know, and, i am my own gift, bisous, bonne chance dans la vie!

  • @deirdrestorm
    @deirdrestorm Před 3 měsíci

    Wonderfully informative video! Thank you.

  • @ichi_san
    @ichi_san Před 3 měsíci

    this is great thank you

  • @crazy_viking92
    @crazy_viking92 Před 3 měsíci

    It's very weird how in Bulgaria we use the word kikimora to refer to a vain woman, or something like that. I was really surprised to find out what a kikimora actually is. :D

  • @theonewhosthere
    @theonewhosthere Před 3 měsíci

    Such a great video please make more

  • @bloodynose129
    @bloodynose129 Před 3 měsíci

  • @ellyharris4345
    @ellyharris4345 Před 3 měsíci

    I had spent many searches trying to find the story behind one of my faverite Fairport Convention songs. thankyou for showing up on my feed Alma, you lovely.

  • @danielsmith8171
    @danielsmith8171 Před 3 měsíci

    You are a marvelous storyteller! The story became alive in my mind's eye... where were you when I was young enough to woo such a miraculous woman? Oh, well , maybe next time... lol

  • @danielsmith8171
    @danielsmith8171 Před 3 měsíci

    wow... that is totally a doctorate level explanation ... I am so impressed. Well done!!

  • @cinnamongirl745
    @cinnamongirl745 Před 3 měsíci

    Thanks for making such an educational but interesting video!!! V cool stuff :)

  • @louisortizmartinez.Jack8029Yin

    *drops ethereal sword for this elf purist* ya'll Elves that are immortality constancy and or metaphysics infinite capacity needs to be a metaphorically jack of all trades archetype for specifically elves are a perfect balance of physics and or metaphysics.

  • @stephenstobinski5529
    @stephenstobinski5529 Před 3 měsíci

    I became acquainted with Tam Lin by the song created by Fairport Convention and is a favorite of mine.

  • @michaelcooper5677
    @michaelcooper5677 Před 3 měsíci

    I enjoyed your video, well done! I noticed that there was an avoidance of reference to the sexual and attractiveness aspect of fairies and elves. Probably more evident in Victorian age and our present age including the beginning of the elvish enchantment which really gained momentum in the 1960's when Tolkien really gained popularity. It seems to me that there is today a distinct separation in presentation of fairies in particular. There are those that visualize them as child like and there are those that visualize them as beautiful female entities that are not only facially beautiful but have exceptionally attractive and slender, sensual female bodies and almost without exception long flowing hair. There are some notable exceptions for there also some that are female but exhibit some male characteristics (shorter hair, and a tomboyish look and actions as in fighting /battling). I am not sure what that may mean and if it is an outcome of the changes that are occurring in society. It does seem to me to worthy of investigation and exposure . Thank You for your work and sharing it with us.

  • @bidaboo1
    @bidaboo1 Před 4 měsíci

    Good day, Have you heard of fairies also called Albi ? I read this years ago but I cannot find the reference now? Or how does the word Albi fit in with Fairies. Thank you for your knowledge on this subject.

  • @karensagal8230
    @karensagal8230 Před 4 měsíci

    What about the "Little People" in Native Indian Legends?

  • @HanaVys
    @HanaVys Před 4 měsíci

    Are you Sorbian by any chance? :) Every Slavic language speakers have their own special accent in English, but I can't place your accent at all. Anyway, I love the analysis at the end especially.

  • @simonacerton3478
    @simonacerton3478 Před 4 měsíci

    My favorite artistic movement. Lovely

  • @shubbyniggu5423
    @shubbyniggu5423 Před 5 měsíci

    Excellent présentation ! I don't usually comment on these types of videos but you have thoroughly explained and developped some longing questions I had about Fairy Lore. Thanks. I may be late to your show, but I'm now following your channel. Stay cute :)

  • @danielnielsen1977
    @danielnielsen1977 Před 5 měsíci

    I agree! I appreciate you taking the extra time. I appreciate you being a nerd, it is important. And personally, It's attractive to me.🔥 An Irish/Dane🌱