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September 27, 2021

Episode 50 Animal Superstitions Part 1

1 hour 8 minutes

We are continuing spooky season with animal superstitions. Black cats, graveyard grims, and hell hounds, oh my! We discuss the possible history of why black cats are related to witches and that graveyard grims aren't just demon dogs. Are hellhounds good or evil? Enjoy this seasonal themed episode.

Sources:

https://www.mysticmasque.com/history-mystery/the-ankou-churchyard-guardians-black-dogs-and-memento-mori

https://www.yorkshiredales.org.uk/devils-bridge-on-the-river-lune/

https://sandyriverreview.com/2019/02/20/creepin-it-real-the-church-grim/

https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-england-34369461

https://www.catster.com/lifestyle/ways-black-cats-bring-good-luck

https://www.fourpaws.com

https://gusandbella.com/blogs/news/unravelling-the-myth-behind-black-cats-halloween

https://www.playfulkitty.net/2019/06/17/freya-the-cat-goddess-of-norse-mythology/amp/

https://www.thejapaneseshop.co.uk/blog/the-legend-of-the-japanese-lucky-cat/

https://www.bustle.com/p/the-cat-who-went-to-space-4-other-famous-felines-from-history-62516

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By Danielle, Heath, and Kipp