The Sly Bold Reynardine

Episode 260

In the first of an ongoing series exploring supernatural elements in traditional folk ballads, Timothy and Alison discuss the ballad now known as Reynardine - what it was and what it has become. Is Reynardine a werefox, some other kind of faerie creature, or simply a normal, mortal, man? We explore some fox folklore from around the world, then break down the lyrics ofReynardine before Timothy shares his newly recorded arrangement of the song. Finally, we discuss a Pennsylvania werefox legend and hear Stone Breath's song based on the story, The Red Dog Fox.

Songs in this episode:

Reynardine (traditional - 2021 arrangement by Timothy)

The Red Dog Fox (by Stone Breath - this song originally appeared on Stone Breath's Cryptids album)

Special thanks to Andrew Leslie for the segment on Kitsune.

Episode art is by Alison and Timothy Renner. The original is available to purchase in our etsy shop: https://www.etsy.com/listing/1106909865/reynardine-mixed-media-illustration-by 

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