LukeLore

About LukeLore

Have you ever been taught mythology by a very polite British sasquatch? Now's your chance! Join producer and screenwriter Luke Greensmith as he explores folklore from around the world.

Publisher

Luke Greensmith

Category

education · history · religion & spirituality

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

1 Nov 2019

Latest episode

28 Oct 2026

Latest episodes

3 of 103 episodes have a transcript.

1. 

   28 Oct 2026TRANSCRIPT

   Samhain Spirits

   Host Luke Greensmith explores Irish vampire legends like the Abhartach and Dearg Due during Samhain, revealing ancient folklore.

2. 

   16 Aug 2026TRANSCRIPT

   More Odyssey to See

   Host Luke Greensmith explores creative liberties in Christopher Nolan's "The Odyssey," offering insights into filmmaking choices.

3. 

   10 May 2026TRANSCRIPT

   Monster Cats

   Who doesn't love cats? How about when they're mythical AND unstoppable? On this episode, Luke dives into Bakenekos, Nekomatas, Tatzelwurmen and so much more LukeLore is: Luke Greensmith - Writer/Host/Researcher Brennan Storr - Production/Editing Links: Luke on Twitter:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ @LukeGreensmith⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Samhain Spirits

Published 28 Oct 2026 · Transcript excerpt

[…] The more complicated versions of the vanquishing are somewhat more poetic. The returning menace will still need burying upside down, but first the Abbotak will need slaying with a sword made of yew. I'm not sure if this is an early staking or ultimately a beating to death, but the power was specifically in the yew tree. Then, after being returned to the grave upside down, a huge rock needed placing over the grave and thickets of thorns needed planting around the capstone. Only then is the undead magician finally sealed away. There's some recent speculation among at least one Irish folklist that the Abbotak was a direct influence upon Bram Stoker for Dracula. […]

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Apple Podcasts (US)

5.0 / 5

32 ratings

Spotify

4.8 / 5

49 ratings

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