This page contains a selection of recorded talks and other resources relating to myths, legends and fairytales from around the world.
Old Norse Mythology
Recordings from the study-day 'The Gods of Asgard: An Introduction to Norse Mythology', led by
Eleanor Parker. The handout for the day can be viewed at this link and the images at this link.
The creation myth and Yggdrasil (29:52)
The gods and Odin (20:17)
Thor (16:16)
The myth of Ragnarök (17:25)
Recordings from the study-day 'The Gods of Asgard: An Introduction to Norse Mythology', led by
Eleanor Parker. The handout for the day can be viewed at this link and the images at this link.
The creation myth and Yggdrasil (29:52)
The gods and Odin (20:17)
Thor (16:16)
The myth of Ragnarök (17:25)
The Myth of Persephone
A recording of a talk by Frances Eley, tutor for the Open University, on the Greek myth of Persephone and her descent into the underworld.
Persephone and the Eleusinian Mysteries (part 1) 46:18
Persephone and the Eleusinian Mysteries (part 2) 56:04
Myths and Fairytales
A conversation with Murray Morison, an author with a special interest in fairytales and myth.
1. The Wisdom Tales website and childhood interest in myth (1:52)
2. The Greek Myths - Odysseus (3:35)
3. The importance of myth in preserving truth (1:59)
4. Allowing myth to speak to you (4:22)
5. Three fairytales (4:28)
6. The Odyssey (3:49)
A conversation with Murray Morison, an author with a special interest in fairytales and myth.
1. The Wisdom Tales website and childhood interest in myth (1:52)
2. The Greek Myths - Odysseus (3:35)
3. The importance of myth in preserving truth (1:59)
4. Allowing myth to speak to you (4:22)
5. Three fairytales (4:28)
6. The Odyssey (3:49)
The Holy Grail
Kevin Tingay, retired Anglican priest and lecturer in theology, talks about his work and the powerful myth of the Holy Grail.
The Holy Grail (6:25)
Kevin Tingay, retired Anglican priest and lecturer in theology, talks about his work and the powerful myth of the Holy Grail.
The Holy Grail (6:25)
The Wisdom of Fairytales
A recording of a talk by Murray Morison.
The Wisdom of Fairytales (part 1)
The Wisdom of Fairytales (part 2)
For more resources on myths, legends and fairytales, visit Murray Morison's own website: Wisdom Tales.
A recording of a talk by Murray Morison.
The Wisdom of Fairytales (part 1)
The Wisdom of Fairytales (part 2)
For more resources on myths, legends and fairytales, visit Murray Morison's own website: Wisdom Tales.
Man, the Storyteller
Notes on a series of talks given by Joyce Bonotto on the subject of story-telling and myth.
1. We Need Stories
2. Kingship in the Dark Ages - the story of Bran
3. Kingship in the Dark Ages - the story of Baldur
4. Kingship in the Dark Ages - the story of Beowulf
Notes on a series of talks given by Joyce Bonotto on the subject of story-telling and myth.
1. We Need Stories
2. Kingship in the Dark Ages - the story of Bran
3. Kingship in the Dark Ages - the story of Baldur
4. Kingship in the Dark Ages - the story of Beowulf