Story Sirens: Legends, Myths, and Laughs
Welcome to Story Sirens, the podcast where we talk about our favorite myths and legends from movies, books, and worldwide folklore! Join Sarah & Yenni as learn and laugh through the many mysteries of the world.
Siren Encounter 3: Grandpa's Final Goodbye
Another Siren Encounter has come! It's sweet and a little (creepy) sour, just like a sour patch kid!
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Koschei the Deathless
A Court of Splintered Harmony by Sarah J Maas is almost here! Join your Sirens deep diving into the newest big-bad Koschei, who's based on the one and only... KOSCHEI THE DEATHLESS - Slavic Folklore, here we come!
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BOOKS: Russian Fairy Tales by Alexander Afanasyev, translated by Norbert Guterman
ARTWORK: Koschei by Alexey Zaporozhets, Koschey rev...
House Spirits: Not So Friendly Roommates
You might think having a little 'House Spirit Helper' would be a good idea, until they start being a menace! Time to deep dive with your Sirens on all things duendes, domovoys and brownies!
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LINKS TO RESEARCH:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Duende
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Domovoy
https://www.ree...
Roanoke: Lost & (Potentially?) Found
The Roanoke Colony has been lost for over 400 years... or has it? Join your Sirens and their special guest and soon-to-be Anthropologist guest, Mel, as they deep dive into the many theories of what happened to the settlers.
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LINKS TO RESEARCH:
https://www.nps.gov/fora/learn/historyculture/the-lost-colony.htm https://www.outerbanks.org/things-to-do/museums-and-historic-sites/the...Chocolate: A Decadent Deep Dive
Ever wondered where chocolate came from and why? Join your Sirens on a most decadent deep dive into the bittersweet treat known around the world!
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LINKS TO RESEARCH:
https://cocoarunners.com/chocopedia/gift-of-the-gods-chocolate-in-the-aztec-empire/?srsltid=AfmBOopaaLwYR3W3RMhRdXczzF_kRnW6H3xECulmx5Htw9RQWVCpvYDK&v=0b3b97fa6688 https://www.mexicolore.co.uk/maya/chocolate/blood-of-the-gods https://en.wi...Siren Encounter 2: A Visit to Grandma's
Off to another country to visit grandma! What could possibly go wrong?! A lot, apparently. Thank you Israel for your submission!
Care to share your story? Send your mythological or paranormal encounter to [email protected] and get the chance to have your story told!
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Siren Encounters: Duende Danger?
Our first Siren Encounter has arrived and your Siren's are... well, they're creeped out. Is it Duendes? Is it the Good People? Is it upset Thumbelina?! Listen in on the first of many 'Siren Encounters'!
Care to share your story? Send your mythological or paranormal encounter to [email protected] and get the chance to have your story told!
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The Lost (and very short) Episode
We sort of have fallen into a whirlpool... perhaps Charybdis has us? We'll be back soon!
The Meaning of Numbers
It's our 75th episode, AKA, our Diamond Jubilee! Join your Sirens as they deep dive into the meanings of numbers, specifically 1-9.
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LINKS TO RESEARCH:
https://www.britannica.com/science/zero-mathematics
https://www.britannica.com/topic/number-symbolism/Pythagoreanism
https://www.worldnumerology.com/numerology-single-digit-numbers/
April 2026 Announcement - No, this is not a prank!
We will be back in May, 2026!
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Dragons in Chinese Mythology
A new myth series has graced us! There's so many myths and legends revolving around dragons and your Sirens have decided to start in China! Get ready to learn about the different type of dragons, including their color, description and more.
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BOOKS:
Chinese Myths & Legends edited by J.K Jackson
LINKS TO RESEARCH:
...Loch Ness Monster: The Myth Continues
With over 1,000 documented sightings and rising, why haven't we learned anything more about the elusive Loch Ness monster? What is it? Where did it come from and what does it sound like?! Time to (quite literally) deep dive into this week's myth!
Join the search for Nessie here! https://www.visitinvernesslochness.com/live-stream
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Fyffe UFO Sightings ft Family Fun Day
Various cities, towns, and villages around the world have their own share of unidentified flying objects, or UFO’s as we’re more used to saying. But what if there was a town that’s had so many recorded sightings, that they decided to make it an actual holiday? Time to chat about Fyffe, Alabama's UFO Sightings!
Check out Fyffe!
Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/FyffeUFODays/
Town Website: https://www.fyffecitylimits.com/
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Snow White & Rose Red: Grimm vs. Disney
You might be familiar with Disney's Snow White & The Seven Dwarves... but do you know of the Grimm Tale? Join your Sirens as we deep dive into the first Grimm Tale of the podcast! Learn about the true Snow White... and her sister, Rose Red!
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Links to Research:
https://www.fabledcollective.com/snow-white-rose-red/
https://etc.usf.edu/lit2go/175/g...
Greek Retellings: Medusa ft Author Ayana Gray
We've covered her before, but what about a twist in her tale? Medusa, the beloved and iconic gorgon from Greek myth has many stories to tell - and with the help of author Ayana Gray, we learn a new version of the myth and legend!
I, Medusa by Ayana Gray - www.ayanagray.com
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Magical and Medicinal Plants
Have you ever realized just how powerful plants can be? From curing ailments to causing them, your Sirens deep dive into all things plants on this week's episode!
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Reading Material:
Dr. Schenk’s Mandrake Pamphlet - https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/6/68/Dr._J.H._Schenck%27s_world-renowned_mandrake_pills_-_the_infallible_remedy_for_al...
Fountain of Youth: Health & Immortality
Time to learn about the Fountain of Youth, said to have water with magical properties able to stop or even reverse aging, some even saying it grants immortality!
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Links to Reading Material:
Ethnic Relations and Migration in the Ancient World by Philip A. Harland https://www.philipharland.com/Blog/2022/10/ethiopians-herodotos-on-legendary-peoples-at-the-ends-of-the-earth-mid-fifth-century-bce/
Herodotus: Book III ...
Horses of Mythology: The Mightiest Steeds
In celebration of Lunar New Year and the start of the Year of the Fire Horse, join your Sirens as they cover famous horses found in Chinese, Greek, Norse and Hindu mythology!
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Links to Research:
https://www.chinahighlights.com/travelguide/chinese-zodiac/horse.htm https://historycooperative.org/pegasus/ https://www.bendigojosshouse.com/zodiac-calendar/#:~:text=There%20are%20also...History of Nursery Rhymes: Lizzie Borden Case
We've all heard the nursery rhyme about an axe and forty whacks... but did you know this was a real murder case? Neither did we! Enjoy the first episode in our Nursery Rhyme mini-series.
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Links to Research:
https://lizzie-borden.com/
https://www.smithsonianmag.com/history/how-lizzie-borden-got-away-with-murder-180972707/
https://www.britannica.com/biogr...
Japanese Folklore: Red String Theory & More
Your Sirens deep dive into the Japanese myth and folklore found throughout the movie Your Name written and directed by Makoto Shinkai. The meaning of twilight, comets, ancient sake, braided cords and the red string theory are discussed!
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Maki Teshima’s MUSUBI // CONNECTIONS piece: https://www.tomorrowisalwaysnew.com/copy-of-musubi-connections-2023
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Links to Research:
Hiatus Week 4: Social Media Etiquette & W-List Actors
Our final week on hiatus is here! Woooo! Almost time to get back in the game of talking about mysteries around the world! But first... enjoy this bonus episode!
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Hiatus Week 3: Narration Talks & Story Siren Anniversary!
We're at the third week of our hiatus! Almost there, guys! Enjoy this bonus episode as a gift during our four-week hiatus!
We'll be back with new episodes at the end of January, but promise to keep you entertained!
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Hiatus Week 2: An Encounter with the Wendigo (& other stories) ft. Colyn DeGraaff
It's the second week of our hiatus and the Sirens are getting ready for a grand celebration... can you guess? Enjoy this bonus episode as a gift during our four-week hiatus!
We'll be back with new episodes at the end of January, but promise to keep you entertained!
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Hiatus Week 1: Rausnacht: Time Between Years
Happy New Year!! Enjoy this bonus episode as a gift during our four-week hiatus!
We'll be back with new episodes at. the end of January, but promise to keep you entertained with bonus content!
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The Wild Hunt: A Terrifying Winter Ride
A horde of dead souls running across the sky on their horses led by the king of the slain, wreaking havoc and taking innocent lives with them during winter?! Count on your Sirens to deep dive on this! Merry Christmas & Happy Holidays!
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Links to Research:
https://germangirlinamerica.com/what-is-rauhnacht/ https://bodynova.de/en/bodhifamily-blog/the-twelve-nights-of-christmas/ http...Mari Lywd: Christmas Chaos
Thought *you* partied hard? Wait until you meet Mari Lywd! She may look like a hobby horse but she's so much more... cue the dancing, drinking, and... Christmas rap battling?!
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Extras:
The Ballad of Mari Lwyd by Vernon Watkins - https://www.t-utsui.com/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/Watkins5_Mari_Lwyd_f.pdf
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Mrs. Clause: The Woman Behind Christmas
Everyone knows about old Saint Nick, but how many know about the Mrs' running around behind the scenes, ensuring the reindeer are fed and the elves are hard at work? Time to give Mrs. Clause the recognition she deserves!
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BOOKS:
A Christmas Legend by Missionary James Rees: http://www.santaswhiskers.com/a-christmas-legend.html
ht...
Jack Frost: Bringing in Winter
Has Jack Frost nipped your nose yet? Who is this person, said to be in charge of bringing in the winter feeling? Let's deep dive and find out!
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Books: The Encyclopedia of Fairies by Pierre Dubois
Wilhelm Wägner’s Asgard and The Gods: Tales of Our Northern Ancestors, Forming a Complete Manual of Norse M...
A Beginner's Guide to Appalachian Myths
Happy Thanksgiving! What better way to give thanks to you all for being with us than by deep diving into the mythical and paranormal Appalachian folk stories?! Enjoy this short episode and your Thanksgiving with friends and loved ones. :)
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Dr. Dan Canton's...
Interview: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2CwVS9dC_jU
Camera: https://www.dancaton.physics.appstate.edu/B...
Bonus Episode: Fave Book Series & Private vs. Public Schools
Thinking about being a Siren Seeker? Enjoy this bonus content episode from Season 1 as a sneak peak on what our Siren Seekers get to hear every week!
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Kofi: ko-fi.com/storysirens
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Celtic Myths: An Ongoing Discovery ft. Aly Hollis
It's time to visit the Celtic Pantheon ft. Aly Hollis, author of RAVEN REBEL! Celtic people were polytheistic, worshiping multiple gods, and they all had a long list of responsibilities.
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Links to Research:
https://info.celtictitles.com/blog/irish-legends-myths-and-gods/
https://thecelticjourney.wordpress.com/the-celts/deities/
https...
Mary Shelley's Frankenstein: Monsters, Mayhem, and Misery
It's time to deep dive into one of the most famous literary works, Mary Shelley's FRANKENSTEIN! Join your Sirens as they chat about the authors life and how her book was inspired by it.
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Books for Research:
Mary Shelley's Frankenstein
Links to Research:
https://visit.bodleian.ox.ac.uk/sites/default/files/bodwhatson/documents/media/frankenstein-timeline-resource.pdf https...Halloween Special: Over the Garden Wall
Happy Halloween, Listeners! Join your Sirens as they deep dive into Patrick McHale's Over the Garden Wall. It's time to talk about the adventures of brothers' Wirt and Greg, as they trek through a mysterious forest trying to find their way home.
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Links to Research:
https://over-the-garden-wall.fandom.com
https://www.history.com/articles/black-cats-superstitions
https://www.bl...
Wendigo: The Monster Within ft. Colyn DeGraaff
Deep dive with your Sirens and special guest Colyn DeGraaff (creator of Cold Open Stories) on the Wendigo - a creature that is capable of being within all of us.
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Books:
Wild Man, Cannibal, Trickster by Alfred John Howard (University of Leeds) - https://etheses.whiterose.ac.uk/id/eprint...
Graveyards: A Not So Punny Place ft David Cummings
There's a lot of puns going on during this episode... and that's thanks to David Cummings, creator and host of The NoSleep Podcast! Deep dive with your Sirens and David in all the grave matters surrounding graveyards!
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Links to Research:
https://www.mysticmasque.com/history-mystery/the-ankou-churchyard-guardians-black-dogs-and-memento-mori https://www.icysedgwick.com/3-weird-things-at-crossroads/ https://www.davidcastleton.net/hig...Haunted Objects ft Erin Egnatz - Potential Ghost Caught?!
Today we are joined by the creator of Hauntings Around America, Erin Egnatz, as we deep dive into some of the most famous haunted objects! What's more... some strange noises can be heard throughout the episode, with both Sarah & Yenni confused until Erin gives them quite a (spooky) surprise!
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Follow Erin!
https://www.instagram.com/hauntingsaroundamerica/
https://www.hauntingsaroundamerica.com/
LINK...
Zombies: The Undead, Uncovered
It's time to dig up the truth about zombies! From zombie apocalypse courses to famous films and their dark history, enjoy another Spooky Season deep dive with your Sirens!
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Research Material:
https://www.history.com/articles/history-of-zombies
https://www.britannica.com/topic/zombie-fictional-creature
https://www.npr.org/sections/codeswitch/2013/12/13/250844800/zoinks-tracing-the-history-of-zombie-from-haiti-to-the-cdc
https://www.library.cmu.edu/about/news/2017-10/legac...
Witches: The Cruel History
While the term 'witch' nowadays might be fun and magical, that wasn't the case until the 19th century. Join your Sirens on a chronological deep dive viewing the history of witches, and those who suffered greatly because of it.
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Research Material:
https://www.poetryfoundation.org/poems/43189/song-of-the-witches-double-double-toil-and-trouble
https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=1%20Samuel%2028&version=NET
https://www.metmuseum.org/essa...
Superstitions Around The World: It's Never Ends
Our first mini series is here! How many superstitions can their be around the world?! Apparently, a LOT. Join your Sirens as the dive into a few superstitions found in different parts of the world... which all somehow deal with misfortune, of course!
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Research Material:
https://artsandculture.google.com/story/18-superstitions-from-around-the-world/kAUxTWmzJ9QvLg?hl=en
https://www.babbel.com/en/magazine/the-weirdest-superstitions-from-13-coun...
Vampires: A Bloody Good Deep Dive
Happy 50th Episode! We're so thrilled to have been with you all for a whole YEAR! What better way to kick off Year 2 than with a legends we've been dying to sink our teeth into!
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Research Material:
https://www.britannica.com/topic/Lamashtu
https://oldworldgods.com/indian/hindu-mythology-vetalas/
https://www.ancient-origins.net/myths-legends/living-dead-chinese-hopping-vampires-006050
https://mythopedia.com/topics/empu...
