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However diverse our origins, our histories can always be explored through the tales we tell. Stories are our worldwide language, making sense of our experiences and conveying them to others. They are the messengers between our inner and outer worlds – the bridge between individuals and societies.
Within these pages you will see how these traditional story forms have developed over time, evolving with and, in turn, shaping cultural change. Journeying across five continents, you will also travel through time with our earliest creation myths, folk tales, legends and urban myths as your steadfast companions. Some have been polished by countless voices for thousands of years, and all have passed from ear to ear and page to page in a testament to the richness of many cultures, and a single, shared humanity.
8th March, 2023 in Folklore, Society & Culture, Women in History
The Mighty Goddess is a collection of 52 goddess myths from around the world written by me, Sally Pomme Clayton, with 52 papercuts created by artist and poet Sophie Herxheimer. My 40 year career as a writer and storyteller has focused on female protagonists and goddesses. And ove…
10th October, 2022 in Folklore
Sharon Jacksties author of Animal Folk Tales of Britain and Ireland and recent publication Myths of Gods and Goddesses in Britain and Ireland reflects on her writing career… I’m considering the sequence of events that have led to me writing this book, a departure in narrative f…
26th February, 2020 in Folklore
The scope for my latest book ensured a bountiful story harvest gathered from five countries, rich with their variety of cultures and habitats. As a performing oral storyteller, I chose much of the material from our vast lore of oral literature – traditional tales – which I have t…
