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164: What the Folk?
FromGood Job, Brain!
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Length:
60 minutes
Released:
Oct 18, 2015
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Podcast episode
Description
What is folk and what counts as folklore? We get folked up by imbibing a lot of trivia nuggets about stories, rituals, and music passed down from generation to generation! How come every nursery rhyme seems to have a hidden murderous and/or political origin? Colin goes on a Fool's Errand and opens our eyes to hazing and camp pranks that keep getting passed down. Get folkin' excited for animal proverb origins, and a *challenging* Greek mythology quiz.
Released:
Oct 18, 2015
Format:
Podcast episode
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