She will take your life and all you are, and all you care'st for, and she will leave you with nothing but mist and fog. She will take your joy, and one day you'll awake and your heart and your soul will have gone. A husk you'll be, a wisp you'll be, and a thing no more than a dream on waking, or a memory of something forgotten. In her truest form, she is a thief of souls, an evil, hideous old crone with demonic features. But she is also a shapeshifter, resulting in often presenting herself as a beautiful attractive woman. She originates from the forests of Romanian folklore. Alternative names for her are Muma Padurii, Witch of the Woods, Spider Queen, and Other Mother. This is the story of the Beldam.You will also hear a listener story from Kim at the end of today's episode. Shout out to Karlisa for joining us again!

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SOURCES:
https://novusbestiary.com/beldam
https://youtu.be/eAUrqYckcP4?si=WIaOnrtlzLAfsVar
https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Muma_Pădurii https://www.ranker.com/list/coraline-beldam/erin-cody
The book "Coraline" by Neil Gaiman
https://variety.com/2024/film/global/henry-selick-neil-gaiman-pixar-coraline-annecy-1236033866/

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