Episode 17 : Birds
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Ireland has a wide variety of native birds, full of colour and character. This month, Eddie discusses the superstitions and symbolic relevance that birds have played in Irish tradition and beliefs. From the crow, to the wren, to the robin - Eddie explores how each bird has it's own unique personality traits, and how we can learn to read their behaviour as harbingers and predictions of what may lie in the future. If you like the podcast and wish to contribute a donation, please visit out supporter page. https://supporter.acast.com/tell-me-a-story-with-eddie-lenihan You can purchase Eddie's folklore books through his website, and all copies are signed personally. https://eddielenihan.weebly.com/store.html Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/tell-me-a-story-with-eddie-lenihan. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
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