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Welcome to the first episode of Live Laugh Lore! Join hosts Emily and Caroline as they delve into the mysterious and spooky tales of Bloody Mary and the Headless Horseman. Emily shares her childhood fears and detailed accounts of the Bloody Mary legend, from its origins to the variations of the game that have terrified children for generations. Caroline offers a deep dive into the tale of the Headless Horseman, exploring its American roots in 'The Legend of Sleepy Hollow' and its more ancient origins in Irish mythology as the Dullahan. Tune in for some spooky storytelling sprinkled with humor, personal anecdotes, and some chilling facts about these legendary figures.

Sources:

Believing the Bizarre: Paranormal Conspiracies & Myths Podcast (The Urban Legend of Bloody Mary)

Horrifying History Podcast (The Origins of Bloody Mary)

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bloody_Mary_(folklore)

http://www.whatthemicroscopesaw.co.uk/demonic-mirrors-the-troxler-effect/

https://people.howstuffworks.com/bloody-mary-legend.htm

https://terrireid.com/bloody-mary-worth/

American Horror Stories - Season 2 Episode 5 "Bloody Mary"

"Urban Legends: Don't Read Alone" by Virginia Loh-Hagan

https://www.fangoria.com/headless-horseman-the-spirit-of-halloween/

https://www.sparknotes.com/short-stories/the-legend-of-sleepy-hollow/summary/

https://ghostcitytours.com/ghost-stories/irish-ghost-stories/the-dullahan/#:~:text=If%20you%20happen%20to%20stumble,Nothing%20can%20stop%20his%20command

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