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Cinderella: Ashes, Slippers, and Shadows | Podcast Folklore

Step beyond the Disney story and discover the ancient, global origins of Cinderella. From the stolen sandal of Rhodopis in ancient Egypt to the magical golden slippers of Ye Xian in imperial China, and the dark twists of the Grimms’ tale, this episode explores the rich, shadowed history behind one of the world’s most enduring stories.

Join Kayleigh as she unravels the symbolism, family betrayals, magical helpers, and lost slippers that have shaped Cinderella’s story across centuries and cultures.

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🌍 The Yoruba Creation Myth – How the World Was Formed
This week, The Lorekeeper's Library explores the yoruba creation myth, a story passed down through generations. The tale begins above the clouds, with a descent and shaping that involves both mistakes and divine wisdom. Join us as we unfold this origin story, exploring the world through the lens of yoruba mythology and african mythology.

When Obàtálá, the Orisha of peace and creation, is chosen to form the Earth, he descends from the heavens with a calabash of sacred soil, a hen, a golden chain, and divine intention. But one misstep—a sip of palm wine—changes everything. What follows is a tale of failure, forgiveness, and the shaping of humanity itself.

This myth isn't just a story—it's a keystone of Yoruba identity. We’ll explore how its legacy lives on in Ilé-Ifẹ̀, in shrines dressed in white, and across the Atlantic in Afro-Brazilian and Afro-Caribbean traditions.

✨ Featuring themes of redemption, responsibility, and the sacred power of creation, this is a tale that resonates across cultures.
🌊 From Orun to Ilé, from Nigeria to Cuba and Brazil, join Kriss as we follow the golden chain of myth across time and tradition.

💬 Special thanks to listener Rhetor Berry for requesting this beautiful episode. Your voice helps keep folklore alive.

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🌌 Who — or what — is Simargl? A forgotten god? A celestial beast? Or a symbol of chaos bound by fragile chains?

In this episode of The Lorekeeper’s Library, we unravel the lingering myth of Simargl, the winged hound said to be chained to the North Star. From ancient Slavic charms to echoes in Persian and Norse legends, his tale is one of guardianship, forgotten faith, and a world always teetering on the edge of untamed forces.

Discover how the radiant Sisters of Dawn and Dusk, the Zorya, guard the skies — and what ancient belief says will happen should Simargl ever break free…

✨ Myth, history, forgotten names — they all stir beneath the stars.

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