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Rowan & Pine: A Feminist Folklore & Mythology PodcastAuthor: Emily & Niamh
Two internet friends (one American, one Irish) talking about folklore, mythology and dark history all through a feminist (and sometimes spooky!) lens. Think goddesses, folk tales, animal symbolism, hauntings, and everything in between... Proud member of Podmoth Media Network. Theme - Allegretto Autunnale by Dee Yan Key 1 main episode & 1 whimsical short per month. Get early, ad-free & bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Language: en Genres: History, Religion & Spirituality Contact email: Get it Feed URL: Get it iTunes ID: Get it Trailer: |
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Pine Cones: The Plague Cult of St. Roch | Rowan & Pine Shorts
Thursday, 13 November, 2025
WELCOME TO THE HAGSTONE COVEN.He walks through the fevered cities of medieval Europe - half man, half myth - healing the dying, blessing the dead. A saint, they said… though in the fields and forests, the old women knew better. They left bread for his dog and icons in the wells.St Roch, or San Rocco, was a medieval nobleman who gave up his wealth and title to care for plague victims. After succumbing to pestilence, some time in exile, and help from a very special dog, his fame evolved into a distinctly witchy practice of iconography, offerings, and ritual not so different from its pagan predecessors...S O U R C E S: https://jothornely.medium.com/when-the-saints-go-arting-in-roch-1c402639bb0ahttps://reliquarian.com/2020/04/04/saint-roch-the-saint-par-excellence-against-disease/https://www.catholiccompany.com/blogs/magazine/st-roch-patron-of-dogs-6114https://journalofethics.ama-assn.org/article/salvation-time-plague/2020-05"The Golden Legend ," by Jacobus de Voragine, A.D. 1275C O N T A C T:https://linktr.ee/rowanandpinerowanpinepod@gmail.comTheme: Creepy Mood by SoulProdMusicAdditional Sounds: PixabayPart of @Podmoth Media NetworkCheck out more PodMoth podcasts here: https://podmoth.network/Additional sounds from PixabayFeatured:The Ugly Radio Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
