38. The Goodwife of Auchtermuchty

Ye-olde gender roles don’t stand a chance in this age-old tale! The Goodwife of Auchtermuchty is a poem that was first written down in the 16th century, but is likely much older, and it tells of a husband and wife mixing things up for a day! Read the original poem in old Scots as well as translation into English here Support Jenny as she makes the show by joining the Patreon Follow The Scottish Folklore Podcast on Instagram Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.