Season 4 Episode 1: The Horned Gods - The Folklore of Stags, Hinds and Deer

<p>Welcome to Season 4 and the first theme for this season is ‘The Horned Gods’. In this episode I explore the prince of the forest, the stag and its associated folklore, gods and mythology. </p> <p>On occasion there are dark folkloric characters explored in this podcast and so, as always,  I would recommend that you should listen through first before listening with younger members of your household.</p> <p>To 'Rewild Yourself Through Story', join me on patreon for digital zines, a book club, audio stories, previews, earlier extended versions of this podcast and online workshop.</p> <p><a href='http://www.patreon.com/ddstoryteller'>www.patreon.com/ddstoryteller</a></p> <p>For more stories woven with folklore and the old ways you can find me via the following channels:</p> <p><a href='http://www.facebook.com/ddstoryteller'>www.facebook.com/ddstoryteller</a></p> <p><a href='http://www.instagram.com/dd_storyeller'>www.instagram.com/dd_storyeller</a></p> <p>References</p> <p>Books</p> <p>Barber, Richard (1992) Bestiary: MS Bodley 764, The Folio Society</p> <p>Borges, Jorge Luis, (2002) The Book Of Imaginary Beings, Vintage Books, London</p> <p>Dent, Susie, (2018) Brewers Dictionary Of Phrase & Fable.</p> <p>Monaghan, Patricia, (2014) Encyclopedia of Goddesses & Heroines, New World Library, California. </p> <p>Nozedar, Adele (2010) The Illustrated Signs & Symbols Sourcebook: An A to Z Compendium Of Over 1000 Designs, Harper Thorsons, London.</p> <p>Russell et al (1973), Folklore. Myths & Legends Of Britain, Reader’s Digest.</p> <p>Websites:</p> <p>Forest law by Jane Winters, Institute of Historical Research</p> <p> <a href='https://earlyenglishlaws.ac.uk/reference/essays/forest-law/'>https://earlyenglishlaws.ac.uk/reference/essays/forest-law/</a></p> <p>Commoners & Commoning <a href='https://www.new-forest-national-park.com/commoners-commoning/'>https://www.new-forest-national-park.com/commoners-commoning/</a></p> <p>Deer Species - The British Deer Society <a href='https://bds.org.uk/information-advice/about-deer/deer