Text Abby and Alan

Join us as we explore the origins of goblins and their varied representations across different cultures, from the Pyrenees Mountains in France to the British Isles, and even the tengu of Japan. We'll also discuss the cultural and historical significance of goblins, kobolds, and trasgu, analyzing their portrayal in popular culture and the problematic aspects of J.K. Rowling's work. Uncover the mysterious connection between goblins, Tolkien's Lord of the Rings, and the eerie paranormal encounters documented in the Hellier documentary series and the Hopkinsville Goblins case.

Finally, we'll dive into the portrayal of goblins in films like The Descent and Sam Raimi's Spider-Man, comparing them to characters like The Joker and exploring the concept of alien goblins from space. We'll also examine the power of folklore in reshaping our understanding of the paranormal and its representation in modern media, such as metal music videos. Don't miss this captivating journey into the enigmatic world of goblins and their impact on our collective imagination!

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Sources

• Thank you very much to April Brenker for helping with research for today’s episode. 
• A paper by Annliya Shaijan from the Global Journal of HUMAN-SOCIAL SCIENCE, called Goblin Mythology: A Brief Study of the Archetype, Tracing the Explications in English Literature
• A Forbes article by Dani Di Placido: The Harry Potter Anti-Semetic Controversy Explained
• HeyAlma article by Evelyn Frick: The Anti-Semetic History of Goblins 
• CBR.com article by Ben Hardwick: Why Goblins’ Are The Lord of The Ring’s Biggest Misconception 
• History.com article by Volker Janssen: How the ‘Little Green Men’ Phenomenon Began on a Kentucky Farm
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