SIDE TRAIL 47

In this Side Trail we discuss the recent birth of a rare White Buffalo, it's meaning, and possible implications.

SIDE TRAIL 48

More on the Aswang and Manananggal

SIDE TRAIL 49

More from the Mojave

Side Trail 47 References:

Rare white buffalo at Yellowstone National Park fulfills Native American prophecy - World News - News - Daily Express US (the-express.com)

https://www.the-express.com/news/world-news/140238/rare-white-buffalo-Yellowstone-national-park-prophecy

Buffalo Shapeshifters in Africa:

Merz, S. (2018). Crocodiles are the souls of the community: an analysis of human-animal relations in northwestern Benin. University of Exeter, p

https://ore.exeter.ac.uk/repository/bitstream/handle/10871/32861/MerzS.pdf?sequence=1

Buffalo Calf Woman:

Campbell, J.(1969). Flight of the wild gander. Harper Perennial, p166

Shamanic Vision Quest:

Deer, L. (1972). Lame Deer: Seeker of Visions. Simon & Schuster, NY, p130 & 259

https://archive.org/details/LameDeerLameDeerSeekerOfVisions

Black Elk Speaks:

Neihardt, J.G. (2004). Black Elk Speaks: Being the Life Story of a Holy Man of the Oglala Sioux. University of Nebraska Press

Chief Arvol Looking Horse:

White buffalo - Wikipedia

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/White_buffalo

Side Trail 48 References:

Ramos, M.D. (1990). The creatures of Philippine lower mythology. Phoenix Publishing House, Quezon City, PHL

Ramos, M.D. (1990). The aswang complex in Philippine folklore. Phoenix Publishing House, Quezon City, PHL

Local Ontological Distinctions:

Hurn, S. (2017). Anthropology and cryptozoology: exploring encounters with mysterious creatures. Routledge, NY, pxv

Side Trail 49 References:

Felber, R. (2015). Mojave Incident. [United States], Barricade Books.

Bubble Universe Theory:  Mirage News - https://www.miragenews.com/bubble-universes-multiverse-theory-a-new-look-1024566/

Phoenix Lights Timeline:  Wikipedia - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Phoenix_Lights

In October of 1989, Tom and Elise Gifford experienced one of the most intense and extensive alien abductions ever reported. Their story has become known as the Mojave Incident. This episode will dive deep into the Giffords’ horrifying tale of their up-close and personal encounter with a horde of alien creatures, and the repercussions it had on their lives. Come on along with Monster Lore Tour to hear all about one of the most horrifying abduction stories ever told.

References:

- Felber, R. (2015). Mojave Incident. [United States], Barricade Books.

- Memory distortion in people reporting abduction by alien:https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/12150421/

MOZ completes his Filipino Folklore two-parter with this deep-dive into the horrifying, self-segmenting Mananggal.

References:

Ramos, M.D. (1990). The creatures of Philippine lower mythology. Phoenix Publishing House, Quezon City, PHL

Ramos, M.D. (1990). The aswang complex in Philippine folklore. Phoenix Publishing House, Quezon City, PHL

Aswang Attack:

Ramos, M.D. (1990). The creatures of Philippine lower mythology. Phoenix Publishing House, Quezon City, PHL, p117

The Mayor is a Manananggal:

Ramos, M.D. (1990). The aswang complex in Philippine folklore. Phoenix Publishing House, TX, p54-55

Nagualism:

A Study in Native American Folk-Lore and History (1894), Brinton, Daniel G.. Proceedings of the American Philosophical Society, Vol. 33, No. 144 (Jan., 1894), pp. 11-73 https://www.jstor.org/stable/983361

Manunggul Jar - Wikipedia

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Manunggul_Jar

Friar Juan de Plasencia: the Manananggal of the Tagalogs (1589):

Manananggal - Wikipedia

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Manananggal

Rangda, the Demon Queen of Leya:

4 Legends and Mythologies of Southeast Asia That Will Fascinate You (traveloka.com)

https://www.traveloka.com/en-sg/explore/destination/4-legends-and-mythologies-of-southeast-asia-that-will-fascinate-you/48121

Langsuir:

8 Mythological Monsters | Britannica

https://www.britannica.com/list/8-mythological-monsters-you-should-be-glad-arent-real

The Srei Ap:

Ramos, M.D. (1990). The aswang complex in Philippine folklore. Phoenix Publishing House, Quezon City, PHL, p xviii

Chonchon:

Bane, T. (2016). Encyclopedia of beasts and monsters in myth, legend and folklore. Mcfarland & Co, p615-616

The Bruxa of Portugal:

Nadeau, K. (Nov 2020). Dancing around the Cauldron with Rangda, the Balinese widow-witch: Exploring gender relations and attitudes toward women and children in Southeast Asia. Department of Anthropology, California State University, p

Huasteca Witch:

Davil, L. (2023). Mexican Sorcery: A Practical Guide to Brujeria de Rancho,

Red Wheel/Weiser, p48 & 49

Huasteca Witch Poem:

https://lyricstranslate.com/en/la-bruja-witch.html-0

Mexican Folk - La Bruja lyrics + English translation (lyricstranslate.com)

https://lyricstranslate.com/en/la-bruja-witch.html-0

Tagalog/Manananggal story:

Ramos, M.D. (1990). The aswang complex in Philippine folklore. Phoenix Publishing House, Quezon City, PHL, p46-47

The Witch of Hidalgo:

Witches in Mexico | Espooky Tales

https://www.espookytales.com/blog/witches-in-mexico/

Aswang tongue scissor story:

Ramos, M.D. (1990). The aswang complex in Philippine folklore. Phoenix Publishing House, Quezon City, PHL, p42

Tikbalang:

Ramos, M.D. (1990). The aswang complex in Philippine folklore. Phoenix Publishing House, TX, p Full story 48-49

Talisay City Sighting:

2 girls who saw ‘manananggal’ in Talisay to undergo stress debriefing - SUNSTAR

https://www.sunstar.com.ph/article/1953085/cebu/local-news/2-girls-who-saw-manananggal-in-talisay-to-undergo-stress-debriefing

Best Defense primarily from our two primary references:

Ramos, M.D. (1990). The creatures of Philippine lower mythology. Phoenix Publishing House, Quezon City, PHL

Ramos, M.D. (1990). The aswang complex in Philippine folklore. Phoenix Publishing House, Quezon City, PHL

Ouroboros:

Neumann, E.(1974). The origins and history of consciousness (3rd Ed.). Bolling Series-Princton University Press, p13 & 54

Sorcerers V Witches:

Ramos, M.D. (1990). The creatures of Philippine lower mythology. Phoenix Publishing House, TX, p17

Types of Filipino Sorcery:

Cebuano sorcery: Malign magic in the Philippines Richard Lieban, 1967

https://archive.org/details/cebuanosorceryma0000lieb

Philippine Shamanism Overview:

The Many Names of Philippine Shamans & Healers • THE ASWANG PROJECThttps://www.aswangproject.com/philippine-shamans/

Shamanic Themes in Philippine Folklore:

Cole, M.C. (1916). Philippine folk tales. A. C. McClurg & Co. Chicago, Ill, p

2007 Internet Archive

Woman at Funeral is Bewitched Tale:

Ramos, M.D. (1990). The creatures of Philippine lower mythology. Phoenix Publishing House, TX, p147

European v Southeast Asian Witchcraft:

Nadeau, K. (Nov 2020). Dancing around the Cauldron with Rangda, the Balinese widow-witch: Exploring gender relations and attitudes toward women and children in Southeast Asia. Department of Anthropology, California State University

The Monster & the Shamanic Medium:

Ramos, M.D. (1990). The aswang complex in Philippine folklore. Phoenix Publishing House, Quezon City, PHL, p1x (forward by Juan R Francisco)

Wak Wak Sound Debunked:

The Aswang Phenomenon - Full Documentary (youtube.com)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2ePhqoyLpXQ

Manananggal Origin Theory:

Monstrum | Manananggal: A Flying, Disembodied, Blood Sucking Nightmare | Season 1 | Episode 19 | PBS

https://www.pbs.org/video/manananggal-a-flying-disembodied-blood-sucking-nightmare-rjwx5i/

Dr. Ramos Debunking:

Ramos, M.D. (1990). The creatures of Philippine lower mythology. Phoenix Publishing House, TX, p199

The Manananggal & Sexuality:

Performing the Body in Filipino Narratives: The Manananggal (Viscera Sucker) in Colonial Literature | Hope S . Yu - Academia.edu

https://www.academia.edu/84445741/Performing_the_Body_in_Filipino_Narratives_The_Manananggal_Viscera_Sucker_in_Colonial_Literature

Join us in this episode as MOZ begins his deep-dive into Filipino Folklore with a focus on the Aswang.

References:

Ramos, M.D. (1990). The creatures of Philippine lower mythology. Phoenix Publishing House, Quezon City, PHL

Ramos, M.D. (1990). The aswang complex in Philippine folklore. Phoenix Publishing House, Quezon City, PHL

Opening atmospheric quote:

Ramos, M.D. (1990). The creatures of Philippine lower mythology. Phoenix Publishing House, Quezon City, PHL, p190-191

Moro Origin Mythos:

Cole, M.C. (1916). Philippine folk tales. A. C. McClurg & Co. Chicago, Ill, p p157-162 (2007 Internet Archive version)

Aswang etymology:

Ramos, M.D. (1990). The aswang complex in Philippine folklore. Phoenix Publishing House, Quezon City, PHL, pxxiii

The Anito:

Funk, L. (2014). Entanglements between Tao People and Anito on Lanyu Island, Taiwan. In: Musharbash, Y., Presterudstuen, G.H. (eds) Monster Anthropology in Australasia and Beyond. Palgrave Macmillan, New York. https://doi.org/10.1057/9781137448651_9

Aswang na Gala, Aswang na Lipad & Aswang sa Kalibonan:

Anito Anum — Creatures and Beings of Philippine Folklore and... (tumblr.com)

https://anitoanum.tumblr.com/post/144896354372/creatures-and-beings-of-philippine-folklore-and

Overview of the Aswang Complex:

Ramos, M.D. (1990). The aswang complex in Philippine folklore. Phoenix Publishing House, Quezon City, PHL

Umangob and funeral vigils:

Ramos, M.D. (1990). The aswang complex in Philippine folklore. Phoenix Publishing House, Quezon City, PHL, p1-2

Pangang-aswang:

Allan DERAIN | Professor (Assistant) | Doctor of Philosophy | Ateneo de Manila University, Manila | Department of Filipino | Research profile (researchgate.net)

Summary of all 12 categories of monsters as well as nearly all of the information for the shapeshifter spread sheet segment:

Maximo D. Ramos

Ramos, M.D. (1990). The creatures of Philippine lower mythology. Phoenix Publishing House, TX, p35

Aswang attack – the Batangas Report:

Ramos, M.D. (1990). The creatures of Philippine lower mythology. Phoenix Publishing House, TX, p136

Description of the Alan:

Cole, M.C. (1916). Philippine folk tales. A. C. McClurg & Co. Chicago, Ill, p60

(2007 Internet Archive version)

Gugrang & Asuang mythos:

Asuang Steals Fire from Gugurang | CA RE - Academia.edu

https://www.academia.edu/35773645/Asuang_Steals_Fire_from_Gugurang

Sebrina Candelaria:

https://www.researchgate.net/publication/236775832_Devils_Familiars_and_Spaniards_Spheres_of_Power_and_the_Supernatural_in_the_World_of_Seberina_Candelaria_and_Her_Village_in_Early_19th_Century_Philippines

Legend of Maria Labo:

https://www.philstar.com/entertainment/2015/11/09/1519805/aswang-legend-lives-maria-labo

Join us for this special edition, double interview episode! First we have the return of Captain Culver, Alaskan Bush Pilot, who shares an US File with your host Jeremy. Then we have Steven, an ex-taxi driver, who brings us one of the just plain weirdest stories you may ever hear. So jump onboard with the Monster Lore Tour!

References:

NBC News Phoenix: https://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/dismembered-body-parts-sewn-together-frankenstein-donation-center-fbi-found-n1035131

This Side Trail Compilation includes Side Trails 42, 43 & 44.

Side Trail 42:

In this Side Trail we get an update on the quest to build the world's first warp drive. the race is on, keep pace with it here on the Monster Lore Tour.

References:

Warp speed possible!: https://studyfinds.org/warp-speed-possible-loophole/

Propellantless Propulsion Drive: https://thedebrief.org/nasa-veterans-propellantless-propulsion-drive-that-physics-says-shouldnt-work-just-produced-enough-thrust-to-defeat-earths-gravity/

Failed Test Mission: https://futurism.com/the-byte/contact-lost-spacecraft-quantum-drive

Side Trail 43:

Join Jeremy and MOZ as they expound on the theories and philosophies touched on in Episode 43.

Side Trail 44:

In this Side Trail we take a look at what's going on in deep-space in order to update the progress of the Breakthrough Starshot Initiative we have been following through Season 1.

References:

Voyager 1: https://www.jpl.nasa.gov/news/nasas-voyager-1-resumes-sending-engineering-updates-to-earth

Voyager Missions: https://voyager.jpl.nasa.gov/frequently-asked-questions/fact-sheet/

Psyche Asteroid Probe: https://www.space.com/psyche-asteroid-mission-engine-fire-ion-cruise-control

Join us in this episode as we look at the potential connections between three creepy Cryptoids – namely Glimmerman, Black Stick People & Mirrored Men. Is there a direct connection to be made between these three undefined cryptoids, or are we just chasing our own shadows? Hop onboard with Monster Lore Tour and find out!

References:

-Original Glimmermen uasage: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Glimmer_man#Powers

Glimmerman Encounter Stories:

Monsters Among Us Podcast, Season 13 Episode 15, https://www.monstersamonguspodcast.com/

https://www.reddit.com/r/GlimmerMan/comments/1cmyflf/it_was_suggested_that_i_post_here_a_long_time_ago/

https://www.reddit.com/r/GlimmerMan/comments/q489q6/glimmer_man_sighting_back_in_late_2000/

Black Stick People Encounter Stories:

https://www.reddit.com/r/GlimmerMan/comments/q489q6/glimmer_man_sighting_back_in_late_2000/

-https://www.vertigo22.com/2020/12/decemystery-2020-29-black-stick-men.html#more

Mirrored Men Encounter Stories:

https://www.reddit.com/r/Humanoidencounters/comments/g5swbz/possible_mirrored_men/

Monsters Among Us Podcast, Season 1 Episode 3 https://www.monstersamonguspodcast.com/

In this episode, team MLT dives deep into the ontological penumbra, between the beliefs of the west and a tribe from West Benin Africa known as the Bebelibe. The beliefs in this region of crocodile shapeshifters defies explanation, but the anthropological work of Sharon and Johannes Merz sheds significant light on this way of being in the world. Their important contributions help unravel the mystery behind why crocodiles are the soul of this community.

Infinite blessings upon you Mr. Tim Leavy for creating for us the greatest theme song in all the paranormal realms. Check out Tim's music @ https://www.timleavy.com/

References:

Primary source for this episode:

Merz S. (2018). Crocodiles are the souls of the community: an analysis of human-animal relations in northwestern Benin. University of Exeter, p

https://ore.exeter.ac.uk/repository/bitstream/handle/10871/32861/MerzS.pdf?sequence=1

Lolong:

The Biggest Crocodile Ever Recorded - American Oceans

https://www.americanoceans.org/facts/biggest-crocodile/

Sarcosuchus imperator: 

Largest crocodyliform ever | Guinness World Records

https://www.guinnessworldrecords.com/world-records/largest-crocodile-ever/

Crocodile Symbolism – Tarot:

Cavendish, R. (1967). The black arts. Putnam, p105

Supercrocs:

Monster Quest: Supercrocs stalk the earth (s3, e17)

Kurrea:

Bane, T. (2016). Encyclopedia of beasts and monsters in myth, legend and folklore. Mcfarland & Co, p615-616

Kurits:

Bane, T. (2016). Encyclopedia of beasts and monsters in myth, legend and folklore. Mcfarland & Co, p615

Zipacna:

Frigiola, H. (2019). Monsters and mythical creatures: from around the world. Schiffer Publishing, PA, p47

The Tase:

Guiley, R.E. (2009). The encyclopedia of demons and demonology. Visionary Living, Inc, p254 -255

(p157-58 of the 2022 Internet Archive posting)

Saleos:

Guiley, R.E. (2009). The encyclopedia of demons and demonology. Visionary Living, Inc, p222

(p157-58 of the 2022 Internet Archive posting)

Agares:

Guiley, R.E. (2009). The encyclopedia of demons and demonology. Visionary Living, Inc, p4

Toyotama-hime - Wikipedia

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Toyotama-hime

Min-na-wee:

11 Fascinating Indigenous Australian Myths And Legends (theculturetrip.com)

https://theculturetrip.com/pacific/australia/articles/11-fascinating-indigenous-australian-myths-and-legends

Macona-Ura and Anua-Naitu:

Whitehead, N.L. (2002). Dark shamans: Kainama and the dark poetics of death. Duke University Press, p74-75

African Crocodile Shapeshifters:

Steiger, B. (1999). The werewolf book: the encyclopedia of shapeshifting beings. Farmington, Michigan: Visible Ink Press, p72

Multispecies relationships:

Merz S. (2018). Crocodiles are the souls of the community: an analysis of human-animal relations in northwestern Benin. University of Exeter, p26

https://ore.exeter.ac.uk/repository/bitstream/handle/10871/32861/MerzS.pdf?sequence=1

Multispecies assemblages:

Rubenstein, M. (2018). Pantheologies: Gods, worlds, monsters. Columbia University Press, p99-100

Equidae shapeshifters:

Merz S. (2018). Crocodiles are the souls of the community: an analysis of human-animal relations in northwestern Benin. University of Exeter, p94

https://ore.exeter.ac.uk/repository/bitstream/handle/10871/32861/MerzS.pdf?sequence=1

Ontology - Wikipedia

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ontology

Descola on ontologies:

Merz S. (2018). Crocodiles are the souls of the community: an analysis of human-animal relations in northwestern Benin. University of Exeter, p68

https://ore.exeter.ac.uk/repository/bitstream/handle/10871/32861/MerzS.pdf?sequence=1

Ontological Penumbra:

Merz S. (2018). Crocodiles are the souls of the community: an analysis of human-animal relations in northwestern Benin. University of Exeter, p17

https://ore.exeter.ac.uk/repository/bitstream/handle/10871/32861/MerzS.pdf?sequence=1

Interview with Joel the Farmer:

Merz S. (2018). Crocodiles are the souls of the community: an analysis of human-animal relations in northwestern Benin. University of Exeter, p116

https://ore.exeter.ac.uk/repository/bitstream/handle/10871/32861/MerzS.pdf?sequence=1

Crocodile Shapeshifters:

Merz S. (2018). Crocodiles are the souls of the community: an analysis of human-animal relations in northwestern Benin. University of Exeter, p28

https://ore.exeter.ac.uk/repository/bitstream/handle/10871/32861/MerzS.pdf?sequence=1

In this episode we delve deep into the phenomenon of Animal Rain, a.k.a. Bio-Rain, a.k.a. random biologicals raining down from the sky. Not only does this happen way more often than you would expect, but there is still no solid explanation as to what causes this phenomenon of random lifeforms raining down from the sky. Is it aliens? Is it portals? Is it just the weather being even weirder than usual? Jump onboard with the Monster Lore Tour and we’ll investigate these creepy, monstrous, inexplicable events of Animal Rain.

Endless gratitude to Mr. Tim Leavy of https://www.timleavy.com/ for composing us the greatest theme song in all the paranormal realms!

References:

Animal Rain Wiki: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rain_of_animals

British Rain of Fish: http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/uk_news/magazine/3582802.stm

Lluvia De Peces: https://www.livescience.com/37820-lluvia-de-peces-fish-rain.html

India Fish Rain: https://sacred-texts.com/fort/damn/damn04.htm

Sacred Texts from Book of the Damned: https://sacred-texts.com/fort/damn/damn04.htm

Montreal Lizard Rain: https://chroniclingamerica.loc.gov/lccn/sn84026978/1857-12-24/ed-1/seq-1/#date1=1857&index=0&rows=20&words=Lizards+Rain&searchType=basic&sequence=0&state=&date2=1858&proxtext=lizard+rain&y=0&x=0&dateFilterType=yearRange&page=1

Winnipeg Ant Rain: https://chroniclingamerica.loc.gov/lccn/sn86063624/1895-06-21/ed-1/seq-4/#date1=1895&index=0&rows=20&words=Ants+Winnipeg&searchType=basic&sequence=0&state=&date2=1896&proxtext=winnipeg+%2Bants&y=0&x=0&dateFilterType=yearRange&page=1

Arizona Frog Rain:  Overland monthly and Out West magazine July 1871

Kansas City Frog Rain: https://chroniclingamerica.loc.gov/lccn/sn84031492/1873-06-17/ed-1/seq-5/#date1=1873&index=9&rows=20&words=frog+Frogs+Shower+shower&searchType=basic&sequence=0&state=&date2=1873&proxtext=shower+of+frogs&y=13&x=20&dateFilterType=yearRange&page=1

Dubuque Frog Rain: https://commonplacefacts.com/2016/01/19/todays-forecast-cloudy-with-a-chance-of-amphibians/

Brisbane Frog Rain: https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/98235169?searchTerm=Ewingdale%20frogs&searchLimits

White-Black Tree Frog: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/White-black_tree_frog

New South Wales Frog Rain: http://www.soul-guidance.com/houseofthesun/ET/rainfrogs.html

Leicester Frog Rain: http://www.soul-guidance.com/houseofthesun/ET/rainfrogs.html

Greece Frog Rain: http://www.soul-guidance.com/houseofthesun/ET/rainfrogs.html

Serbia Frog Rain: http://www.soul-guidance.com/houseofthesun/ET/rainfrogs.html

Japan Tadpole Rains: http://pinktentacle.com/2009/06/update-tadpole-rain-in-japan/

Louisiana Worm Rain: https://www.wafb.com/story/6771977/worms-fall-from-the-sky-in-jennings/

China Worm Rain: https://nypost.com/2023/03/10/china-pummeled-by-rain-of-worms-as-residents-asked-to-carry-umbrellas/

India Worm Rain: https://nypost.com/2023/05/17/white-worms-rain-from-sky-in-india-bizarre-video/

Sacred Texts from Book of the Damned: https://sacred-texts.com/fort/damn/damn04.htm

Kentucky Meat Rain: https://timesmachine.nytimes.com/timesmachine/1876/03/10/81687268.pdf

Kentucky Meat Rain Meat Analysis: https://everything2.com/title/Kentucky+Meat+Shower

Rock Shop Greg is welcomed to the garage to tell his creepiest and crawliest stories. A menagerie of menacing monsters! And stick around after the interview segment for an US File from Jeremy.