S01 Episode 1: Opening the Gate
01/28/16 • 21 min
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But what if they weren’t stories at all? What if these entities were real, existing right next to us, right now, walking invisibly among us? What if all we needed to see them was some kind of gateway?
What price might we pay for opening it? Featuring the story of the mysterious death of occultist Netta Fornario.
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But what if they weren’t stories at all? What if these entities were real, existing right next to us, right now, walking invisibly among us? What if all we needed to see them was some kind of gateway?
What price might we pay for opening it? Featuring the story of the mysterious death of occultist Netta Fornario.
Go to @unexplainedpod, facebook.com/unexplainedpodcast or unexplainedpodcast.com for more info. Thank you for listening.
See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Go to @unexplainedpod, facebook.com/unexplainedpodcast or unexplainedpodcast.com for more info. Thank you for listening.
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Unexplained - S01 Episode 1: Opening the Gate
Transcript
For many, our greatest fear is that we are ultimately alone, with no explanation as to why we are here. And I don't just mean in the metaphorical sense, I mean literally that the human race might exist alone as the soul sentient being in the entire universe. Perhaps, in a way to counter this fear, we tell stories, so at the least we might share our experience of the world and in some way feel less alone. And sometimes these stories might involve
S01 Episode 1: Opening the Gate Top Questions Answered
What is the fear of being alone discussed in the podcast episode?
The podcast episode discusses the fear of being alone and the comfort in contemplating things beyond our everyday experiences.
According to H.P. Lovecraft, what are monsters believed to be?
H.P. Lovecraft believed that monsters are real beings from another dimension that we can't see.
What does the many worlds theory of quantum mechanics suggest?
The many worlds theory of quantum mechanics suggests the existence of infinite dimensions stacked on top of each other.
Who claimed to have made contact with an otherworldly being after a sacred ritual?
Occultist Aleister Crowley claimed to have made contact with an otherworldly being after a sacred ritual.
What entities did Terence McKenna encounter while under the influence of DMT?
Psychonaut Terence McKenna described encountering entities called "clockwork elves" while under the influence of the drug DMT.
What happened to occultist Netta Fornario when she visited the island of Iona?
Occultist Netta Fornario visited the island of Iona to contact ancient spirits but died in mysterious circumstances.
What are some speculations surrounding Netta's death?
Speculations around Netta's death include ritual gone wrong, spiritual contact, and exposure to the elements.
What is Iona known as in relation to the separation of heaven and Earth?
Iona is considered a thin place, where heaven and Earth are believed to be separated by a thin veil.
What folklore is associated with the island of Iona?
Folklore surrounding Iona includes fairy mythology and the influence of monks.
What topics are mentioned in Netta's essay about death?
Netta's essay discusses the opera "The Immortal Hour" and the idea of death as a dream.
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