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Myth and Magic


Folklore & fantasy themes aimed at creative writers: to start writing stories and challenge your brain with exciting ideas, dip into this kitbag.

Learn how fantasy worlds draw on real world history, mythology, and folklore. And there's weekly news from the world of fantasy fiction too... plus fabulous creatures, studies on folk tales, nature fables and lots more mythical, magical fun.

Nov 7, 2019

What is the definition of a wizard? Here we examine the origin of Merlin the wizard and see how he is curiously connected with all later wizards — both imaginary and real — from Faust to Nostradamus, to Doctor John Dee and Sir Edward Kelley  and onto Gandalf, Dumbledore, The Doctor (Who) and even Obi-Wan Kenobi.  Also in this episode we look at The Staffordshire Hoard and learn how this discovery might explain dragon gold.