Strange Origins

Did you know that blowing out birthday candles is both a wish sent to the Gods and a way of keeping bad spirits at bay? Or that it’s bad luck to sweep your home on New Years Day? Join me as I travel the globe (via the internet) and discover some of the many ways we as humans celebrate the new beginnings of a birthday and a New Year. Just don’t forget to grab some chipped plates and exactly twelve grapes.

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Note of Warning: This topic includes dark themes and may not be appropriate for those under the age of thirteen.

Corpse Roads weren’t just passageways that the English peasantry took in order to transport their dead to consecrated ground. They also serve as a reminder that Halloween superstitions were an everyday occurrence in medieval times. Be careful where you walk this spooky season, as lost spirits might just be walking alongside you.

A Note Of Warning: The topic I discuss this week may not be suitable for listeners under the age of 13 due to light mentions of sexuality.

Despite how tired I sound in this episode, I really am excited to talk about Unicorns! Starting out as an assumption of what India contained, from the ancient Greek perspective, Unicorns blossomed out of nothing. Going through transformations in different cultures, and becoming a symbol for Christianity, Unicorns are a bit more interesting than you might think.

The Moon is a fickle mistress. Is she evil or is she the personification of a loving woman? Will she turn you into a murderous lunatic, or will she restore your fertility and protect you from harm? Join me as I join the rabbit on the moon in discovering all the different lunar superstitions lore has to offer.

A Note Of Warning: The topic I discuss this week may not be suitable for listeners under the age of 13. 

The Northfield Pigman is just one of those classic myths that send a shiver down your spine.

This week Phoebe travels to Vermont to research the origin of an urban legend that has terrified generations and kept visitors from the infamous "Devil's Washbowl."

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Credits: 

Main Background Song: Mixkit-ixta-178

End Credit Song: Another Night - Cody High

Sound Effects were found on FreeSound.com

Intro was created by me with the help of Soundtrap.com

The Bermuda Triangle is an area of Earth shrouded in mystery. Join me as I dive into the deep waters and learn about the history of where exactly the Triangle garnered its name and how it’s had a reputation as a dangerous spot for longer than you might think. Oh yeah, and I talk about aliens, ghost ships, and wormholes a little bit. Don't forget a life jacket!

A Note Of Warning: The topic I discuss this week may not be suitable for listeners under the age of 13.

Did you know real human skeletons were cheaper than fake ones in the 1980s? Or that theaters began handing out barf bags to viewers of the Exorcist? Join me as I dive down the rabbit hole of haunted media. I mostly talk about haunted film sets, but I also scratch the surface of subliminal messaging, ARGs, and even Satanic Panic

*I butcher the word Giardiasis in this episode.

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A Note Of Warning: The topic I discuss this week may not be suitable for listeners under the age of 13 due to themes of sexuality.

From black cats to magic cauldrons the strangest part of this episode is actually the fact that naughty monks may have caused the sensational witch hunts that killed millions. Oh yeah, and I also dive into the history of the male witch, the warlock. Join me as I throw a few names at you may not have heard of in the history of witchcraft, and explain the lore behind those that everyone seems all too well acquainted with. 

A Note Of Warning: The topic I discuss this week may not be suitable for listeners under the age of 13. Do you know who holds the keys to the underworld in Greek Mythology? Do you know which Loa from Haitian Voodoo keeps zombies from rising from the grave? Do you know how many people have died from war just in the last century? This week I dive into all of the different characters that reap our souls and transport them to the afterlife, and whether or not they are really the bad guys we vilify them as. 

*Also, go check out my Instagram page at StrangeOriginsPodcast for more examples of art depicting personifications of Death. 

*If you don’t already know, I wanted to let you guys know that I have another podcast up and running. It premieres every other week exclusively on my Patreon. It’s only $2 a week for access to American Mythos, along with some more of my ramblings, weekly updates, and polls. You’ll also get a cool thank you note and Strange Origins sticker. So if you can’t get enough of the weird and creepy, and especially if you love cryptids, go listen to American Mythos at Patreon.com/FascinatingProductions!