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Short folklore episodes exploring different faery creatures that have captured imaginations and ignited curiosity. Hosted by dark fantasy author Ronel Janse van Vuuren.
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Nov 20, 2025
Nov 20, 2025
6 min
The folklore of Immortality in a nutshell and how I reimagined it for my writing.
Written and narrated by Ronel Janse van Vuuren.
Copyright 2025 Ronel Janse van Vuuren — All rights reserved.
Learn more about everlasting life here.
Get the transcript here.
Links mentioned in the episode:
- Newsletter: https://ronel-the-mythmaker.kit.com/671d4c97de
- Audiobooks of the podcast: https://payhip.com/RonelJansevanVuuren/collection/faeries-and-folklore-podcast-audiobooks
- Irascible Immortals books: https://www.ronelthemythmaker.com/my-books/the-irascible-immortals-series/
Learn more about the author and her writing here.
Music: Secrets by David Fesliyan (FesliyanStudios.com) and Dramatic Heartbeat by FesliyanStudios.com

Nov 13, 2025
Nov 13, 2025
5 min
Alles omtrent Water in volkskunde en in my skryfwerk.
Geskryf en voorgelees deur Ronel Janse van Vuuren.
Kopiereg 2025 Ronel Janse van Vuuren — Alle regte voorbehou.
Leer meer oor Water in Volkskunde in volkskunde hier.
Kry die transkripsie hier.
Links genoem in die episode:
- Nuusbrief: https://ronel-the-mythmaker.kit.com/671d4c97de
- Audiobooks van die podcast: https://payhip.com/RonelJansevanVuuren/collection/faeries-and-folklore-podcast-audiobooks
- Eens: Verhale, Mites en Legendes van Feërie: https://www.ronelthemythmaker.com/my-books/once-tales-myths-and-legends-of-faerie/
Leer meer oor die skrywer hier.
Music: Secrets by David Fesliyan (FesliyanStudios.com) and Dramatic Heartbeat by FesliyanStudios.com

Nov 8, 2025
Nov 8, 2025
6 min
The folklore of Freyja in a nutshell and how I reimagined it for my writing.
Written and narrated by Ronel Janse van Vuuren.
Copyright 2025 Ronel Janse van Vuuren — All rights reserved.
Learn more about Freyja here.
Get the transcript here.
Links mentioned in the episode:
- Newsletter: https://ronel-the-mythmaker.kit.com/671d4c97de
- Audiobooks of the podcast: https://payhip.com/RonelJansevanVuuren/collection/faeries-and-folklore-podcast-audiobooks
- Irascible Immortals books: https://www.ronelthemythmaker.com/my-books/the-irascible-immortals-series/
Learn more about the author and her writing here.
Music: Secrets by David Fesliyan (FesliyanStudios.com) and Dramatic Heartbeat by FesliyanStudios.com

Oct 30, 2025
Oct 30, 2025
5 min
Alles omtrent meervroue in volkskunde en in my skryfwerk.
Geskryf en voorgelees deur Ronel Janse van Vuuren.
Kopiereg 2025 Ronel Janse van Vuuren — Alle regte voorbehou.
Leer meer oor meervroue in volkskunde hier.
Kry die transkripsie hier.
Links genoem in die episode:
- Nuusbrief: https://ronel-the-mythmaker.kit.com/671d4c97de
- Audiobooks van die podcast: https://payhip.com/RonelJansevanVuuren/collection/faeries-and-folklore-podcast-audiobooks
- Eens: Verhale, Mites en Legendes van Feërie: https://www.ronelthemythmaker.com/my-books/once-tales-myths-and-legends-of-faerie/
Leer meer oor die skrywer hier.
Music: Secrets by David Fesliyan (FesliyanStudios.com) and Dramatic Heartbeat by FesliyanStudios.com

Oct 22, 2025
Oct 22, 2025
6 min
The folklore of Dionysus in a nutshell and how I reimagined it for my writing.
Written and narrated by Ronel Janse van Vuuren.
Copyright 2025 Ronel Janse van Vuuren — All rights reserved.
Learn more about Dionysus here.
Get the transcript here.
Links mentioned in the episode:
- Newsletter: https://ronel-the-mythmaker.kit.com/671d4c97de
- Audiobooks of the podcast: https://payhip.com/RonelJansevanVuuren/collection/faeries-and-folklore-podcast-audiobooks
- Irascible Immortals books: https://www.ronelthemythmaker.com/my-books/the-irascible-immortals-series/
Learn more about the author and her writing here.
Music: Secrets by David Fesliyan (FesliyanStudios.com) and Dramatic Heartbeat by FesliyanStudios.com

Oct 16, 2025
Oct 16, 2025
5 min
Alles omtrent Robbefeë in volkskunde en in my skryfwerk.
Geskryf en voorgelees deur Ronel Janse van Vuuren.
Kopiereg 2025 Ronel Janse van Vuuren — Alle regte voorbehou.
Leer meer oor Robbefeë in volkskunde hier.
Kry die transkripsie hier.
Links genoem in die episode:
- Nuusbrief: https://ronel-the-mythmaker.kit.com/671d4c97de
- Audiobooks van die podcast: https://payhip.com/RonelJansevanVuuren/collection/faeries-and-folklore-podcast-audiobooks
- Eens: Verhale, Mites en Legendes van Feërie: https://www.ronelthemythmaker.com/my-books/once-tales-myths-and-legends-of-faerie/
Leer meer oor die skrywer hier.
Music: Secrets by David Fesliyan (FesliyanStudios.com) and Dramatic Heartbeat by FesliyanStudios.com

Oct 10, 2025
Oct 10, 2025
5 min
The folklore of Cupid in a nutshell and how I reimagined it for my writing.
Written and narrated by Ronel Janse van Vuuren.
Copyright 2025 Ronel Janse van Vuuren — All rights reserved.
Learn more about Cupid here.
Get the transcript here.
Links mentioned in the episode:
- Newsletter: https://ronel-the-mythmaker.kit.com/671d4c97de
- Audiobooks of the podcast: https://payhip.com/RonelJansevanVuuren/collection/faeries-and-folklore-podcast-audiobooks
- Irascible Immortals books: https://www.ronelthemythmaker.com/my-books/the-irascible-immortals-series/
Learn more about the author and her writing here.
Music: Secrets by David Fesliyan (FesliyanStudios.com) and Dramatic Heartbeat by FesliyanStudios.com

Oct 2, 2025
Oct 2, 2025
7 min
Alles omtrent waterperde in volkskunde en in my skryfwerk.
Geskryf en voorgelees deur Ronel Janse van Vuuren.
Kopiereg 2025 Ronel Janse van Vuuren — Alle regte voorbehou.
Leer meer oor waterperde in volkskunde hier.
Kry die transkripsie hier.
Links genoem in die episode:
- Nuusbrief: https://ronel-the-mythmaker.kit.com/671d4c97de
- Audiobooks van die podcast: https://payhip.com/RonelJansevanVuuren/collection/faeries-and-folklore-podcast-audiobooks
- Eens: Verhale, Mites en Legendes van Feërie: https://www.ronelthemythmaker.com/my-books/once-tales-myths-and-legends-of-faerie/
Leer meer oor die skrywer hier.
Music: Secrets by David Fesliyan (FesliyanStudios.com) and Dramatic Heartbeat by FesliyanStudios.com

Sep 25, 2025
Sep 25, 2025
4 min
The folklore of Bast in a nutshell and how I reimagined it for my writing.
Written and narrated by Ronel Janse van Vuuren.
Copyright 2025 Ronel Janse van Vuuren — All rights reserved.
Learn more about Bast here.
Get the transcript here.
Links mentioned in the episode:
- Newsletter: https://ronel-the-mythmaker.kit.com/671d4c97de
- Audiobooks of the podcast: https://payhip.com/RonelJansevanVuuren/collection/faeries-and-folklore-podcast-audiobooks
- Irascible Immortals books: https://www.ronelthemythmaker.com/my-books/the-irascible-immortals-series/
Learn more about the author and her writing here.
Music: Secrets by David Fesliyan (FesliyanStudios.com) and Dramatic Heartbeat by FesliyanStudios.com

Sep 18, 2025
Sep 18, 2025
5 min
Alles omtrent hond-kop-see-smede in volkskunde en in my skryfwerk.
Geskryf en voorgelees deur Ronel Janse van Vuuren.
Kopiereg 2025 Ronel Janse van Vuuren — Alle regte voorbehou.
Leer meer oor hond-kop-see-smede in volkskunde hier.
Kry die transkripsie hier.
Links genoem in die episode:
- Nuusbrief: https://ronel-the-mythmaker.kit.com/671d4c97de
- Audiobooks van die podcast: https://payhip.com/RonelJansevanVuuren/collection/faeries-and-folklore-podcast-audiobooks
- Eens: Verhale, Mites en Legendes van Feërie: https://www.ronelthemythmaker.com/my-books/once-tales-myths-and-legends-of-faerie/
Leer meer oor die skrywer hier.
Music: Secrets by David Fesliyan (FesliyanStudios.com) and Dramatic Heartbeat by FesliyanStudios.com
