One of the most ancient folk stories in history has been the subject of debate for thousands of years. And the real world events and ideas that it spawned are truly bizarre.

Narrated and produced by Aaron Mahnke, with writing by GennaRose Nethercott, research by Sam Alberty and Cassandra de Alba, and music by Chad Lawson.

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Some locations in the world have a reputation for being peaceful sanctuaries. Which makes the legends told about them all the more terrifying.

Narrated and produced by Aaron Mahnke, with writing by Alex Robinson, and research by Jamie Vargas.

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Go deeper into the subject matter of our most recent episode (267: Curveball) with these three recommendations from further back in the Lore catalog:

• Episode 113: LorePodcast.com/episodes/13
• Episode 122: LorePodcast.com/episodes/83
• Episode 128: LorePodcast.com/episodes/127

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• Episode Music: lorepodcast.com/music 
• Episode Sources: lorepodcast.com/sources 
• All the shows from Grim & Mild: www.grimandmild.com

Folklore is often grown in the fertile soil of doubt and a lack of control. And within one specific national pastime, those elements have allowed some wild and unusual stories to take root and grow.

Narrated and produced by Aaron Mahnke, with writing by GennaRose Nethercott, research by Sam Alberty, and music by Chad Lawson.

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• Episode Music: lorepodcast.com/music 
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• All the shows from Grim & Mild: www.grimandmild.com

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• BetterHelp: Lore is sponsored by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at BetterHelp.com/LORE, and get on your way to being your best self.
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The world around us shapes the stories we tell, even in the harshest conditions. So it’s no wonder these legends from Greenland have the power to give us chills.

Narrated and produced by Aaron Mahnke, with writing by Alex Robinson, and research by Jamie Vargas.

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• Quince: Premium European clothing and accessories for 50% to 80% less than similar brands, at Quince.com/LORE for free shipping on your order and 365-day returns.
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Go deeper into the subject matter of our most recent episode (266: What’s in the Box) with these three recommendations from further back in the Lore catalog:

• Episode 113: LorePodcast.com/episodes/84
• Episode 122: LorePodcast.com/episodes/116
• Episode 128: LorePodcast.com/episodes/172

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• Episode Music: lorepodcast.com/music 
• Episode Sources: lorepodcast.com/sources 
• All the shows from Grim & Mild: www.grimandmild.com

©2024 Aaron Mahnke. All rights reserved.

The end of the world has always been a big fear. And fear, as we all know, is a powerful fuel for driving folklore into the future. Let’s meet one individual who did just that, while also leaving us with a fascinating mystery to unravel.

Narrated and produced by Aaron Mahnke, with writing by GennaRose Nethercott, research by Sam Alberty, and music by Chad Lawson.

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• Episode Music: lorepodcast.com/music 
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• All the shows from Grim & Mild: www.grimandmild.com

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• BetterHelp: Lore is sponsored by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at BetterHelp.com/LORE, and get on your way to being your best self.
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History has left us with countless stories of ghosts that stay in one place. But every now and then, our spectral neighbors uproot themselves and do a bit of traveling, leaving us with stories that are much more frightening than the rest.

Narrated and produced by Aaron Mahnke, with writing by Alex Robinson, and research by Jamie Vargas.

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Lore Resources: 

• Episode Music: lorepodcast.com/music 
• Episode Sources: lorepodcast.com/sources 
• All the shows from Grim & Mild: www.grimandmild.com

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• SimpliSafe: Secure your home with 24/7 professional monitoring. Sign up today at SimpliSafe.com/Lore to get 20% off any new SimpliSafe system with Fast Protect Monitoring.

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Go deeper into the subject matter of our most recent episode (265: Friend or Faux) with these three recommendations from further back in the Lore catalog:

• Episode 82: LorePodcast.com/episodes/82
• Episode 131: LorePodcast.com/episodes/131
• Episode Legends 11: LorePodcast.com/episodes/legends11

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• All the shows from Grim & Mild: www.grimandmild.com

©2024 Aaron Mahnke. All rights reserved.

Many animals in the world of folklore are inventions designed to fulfill one purpose or another. But if the stories are true, some of those inventions haven’t been satisfied with remaining in our heads.

Narrated and produced by Aaron Mahnke, with research and writing by GennaRose Nethercott, and music by Chad Lawson.

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Lore Resources: 

• Episode Music: lorepodcast.com/music 
• Episode Sources: lorepodcast.com/sources 
• All the shows from Grim & Mild: www.grimandmild.com

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• BetterHelp: Lore is sponsored by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at BetterHelp.com/LORE, and get on your way to being your best self.
• Squarespace: Head to Squarespace.com/lore to save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain using the code LORE.

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