
Ep22_ A Halloween History
10/31/24 • 75 min
Join us as we discuss some of the significance of the time of the thinning of the veil, of the genesis of the halloween holiday we celebrate today, practices for appeasing the spirits, hiding from them, and asking them for their mercy in the coming winter. In this episode we talk about the so called "myths" of candy poisoning, apple divination, and the many many ties to animistic beliefs.
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Sources:
Wikipedia
https://www.history.com/topics/halloween/history-of-halloween
https://oldsoulartisan.com/blogs/library/the-legend-of-stingy-jack?srsltid=AfmBOopQXs3wX8GhOSrsK-98p2JV6zivOiT8iBs816AaRGD1jJIvNho8
https://www.uab.edu/reporter/know-more/academics/item/7915-7-spooky-stories-from-medieval-literature-to-get-you-in-the-halloween-spirit
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Join us as we discuss some of the significance of the time of the thinning of the veil, of the genesis of the halloween holiday we celebrate today, practices for appeasing the spirits, hiding from them, and asking them for their mercy in the coming winter. In this episode we talk about the so called "myths" of candy poisoning, apple divination, and the many many ties to animistic beliefs.
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Do you have a story? Would you like to contact us?
www.thewanderingcrow.com
- email us at [email protected] check us out on our
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1073836224122627
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wanderingcrowpodcast/
- Discord: The Murder
Invite Link- https://discord.gg/hyn7Rga9
COMING SOON: YOUTUBE!
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Sources:
Wikipedia
https://www.history.com/topics/halloween/history-of-halloween
https://oldsoulartisan.com/blogs/library/the-legend-of-stingy-jack?srsltid=AfmBOopQXs3wX8GhOSrsK-98p2JV6zivOiT8iBs816AaRGD1jJIvNho8
https://www.uab.edu/reporter/know-more/academics/item/7915-7-spooky-stories-from-medieval-literature-to-get-you-in-the-halloween-spirit
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Ep 21_ Dopplegangers and Mimics
In this episode, we delve into the intriguing world of doppelgangers and mimics, exploring personal stories, folklore, and the psychological implications of these entities. We discuss ghost hunting adventures, share chilling real-life encounters, and examine the cultural significance of mimics across different societies. The conversation also touches on the world of spirits, mimics, and folklore, exploring various entities such as angels, Nephilim, the fetch and many more.
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Sources:
https://www.lukelore.com/post/fear-the-mimics
https://www.bbcearth.com/news/meet-the-fakers-of-nature
Mimics- The Others Among Us. Sean Casteel and Tim Swartz. Contributions from: Timothy Beckley, Scott Corrales, Paul Roberts, Paul Eno, Chris Holly, Nigel Watson, Gene Steinberg, Hercules Invictus, Phillip Kinsella, Brent Raynes, Lon Strickler, John Weigle. Zontar Press, 2023.
https://www.reddit.com/r/Paranormal/comments/xyy2ps/doppelg%C3%A4ngermimic_stories/
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EP23_ Little People
Join us as we fly by the seat of our pants and discuss everything we know and all of our thoughts, off the tops of our heads, about "Little People" from around the world. Mischievous, helpful, cannibalistic...? Have a listen and be amazed by the similarities in stories from around the world.
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Do you have a story? Would you like to contact us?
www.thewanderingcrow.com
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- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wanderingcrowpodcast/
- Discord: The Murder
Invite Link- https://discord.gg/hyn7Rga9
COMING SOON: YOUTUBE!
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