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Episode 173: A Deep Dive into the Horrifying Rusalki of Slavic Folklore


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Welcome to Episode 173: A Deep Dive into the Horrifying Rusalki of Slavic Folklore! Today we will be diving headfirst into the algae-filled ponds and rushing green rivers of the Rusalki, learning about their wants, needs, desires, history, and even - about some modern day sightings of them. What’s a Rusalka, you ask? A Rusalka is the Slavic equivalent of a mermaid, but usually depicted without a tail. She is beautiful, alluring, and above all - dangerous. Join us as Aly walks Nat through the horrifying details that make this sea dwelling creature different from the Disney-fied sirens we’re used to.


TIME STAMPS


00:00:00 - INTRO / PERSONAL HAUNTINGS

00:09:51 - FUM AD

00:12:44 - PART I: WATER

00:21:00 - PART II: CLEAN AND UNCLEAN DEAD

00:31:05 - DINNERLY AD

00:35:05 - PART III: THE RUSALKI

00:59:40 - PART IV: RUSALKI IN POP CULTURE

01:20:08 - PART V: REAL-LIFE RUSALKA SIGHTINGS

01:26:58- PART VI: LOCATIONS (TRIGGER WARNING)

01:42:44 - PART VII: CLOSING THOUGHTS

01:49:48- DONOR SHOUTOUTS


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BACKGROUND MUSIC


[1] “Ship Bell - Sound Effect for Editing” by Sound Library, link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nBlOblwqce4 


[2] “[No Copyright Music] Bossanova Music _ Today's Diary” by Chiro aka 부구미 BuGuMi on Youtube, link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2NwW5oPwaGo


[3] License Dar Golan - Elevator Music - Royalty free music, “Elevator Music (Royalty Free, Infinite Loop)” by Dar Golan, free download link here: https://www.dargolan-free.com/funny-music


[4] “[No Copyright Music] Bossanova Music _ Today's Diary” by Chiro aka 부구미 BuGuMi on Youtube, link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2NwW5oPwaGo


[5] “Dark is the Night - Soviet WW2 Song”, link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=75P0QGi3RO0


[6] “(Free) Horror Ambiance - Ominous Background Music” by ESN Productions, link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xAO3x-Uhfoo


[7] “1 Hour of Mermaid Music for Sleep, Study, and Relaxation | Royalty Free Soundscape” by Cerebral Trance, link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f-XYH0lfhQk


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SOURCES


[1] “Recognize The Mermaid” by Ekaterina Kuznetsova, link: http://dommetenkova.ru/recognize_a_mermaid

[2] “A Study of Rusalki – Slavic Mermaids of Eastern Europe” by Ronesa Aveela, available for FREE on Google Books! Link: https://www.google.com/books/edition/A_Study_of_Rusalki_Slavic_Mermaids_of_Ea/wt7QDwAAQBAJ?hl=en&gbpv=1&dq=rusalki&printsec=frontcover

[3] Rusalka the play, song: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=trfLkYpOglA

[4] Animated song: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2V1W_CF8VmU

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