Podcasts about american folklore

For this week's episode, we're going over to California, USA for a funny-looking creature, the Fresno Nightcrawlers! Why are these monsters only spotted on CCTV? How are they related to Native American beliefs? Find out this week!Send us a textSupport the showYou can find us on: Myth Monsters Website Spotify Apple Podcasts GoodPods Amazon Music Social media: Twitter BlueSky Instagram Facebook TikTok

I've started a new podcast called Forgotten American Folklore! I'll be looking at folklore, folk ballads, Americana, tall tales- everything that makes America uniquely American.  It's short and has no commercials; take a moment and check it out!  It's available anywhere you find podcasts!   https://fafolklore.podbean.com/

In this episode, I sit down with the wonderful Cory Thomas Hutcheson to talk about North American Folk Magic and how folk magic touches our daily lives. Join us for this powerful conversation. Books mentioned in the episode: *Some links below are affiliated links and help me continue producing content.* Llewellyn's Complete Book of North American Folk Magic:  https://amzn.to/45tESKUMore on Cory: Cory Thomas Hutcheson is a folklorist, university educator, and magical practitioner currently living in Tennessee. He teaches courses about folklore and monsters at Middle Tennessee State University and frequently presents public lectures on folklore topics including holiday monsters and the spooky history of sleepover games. He has spent more than a decade as the co-host and author of the New World Witchery podcast and website, featuring more than two hundred episodes and articles on North American folk magic and witchcraft. He has conducted hundreds of hours of interviews with practitioners of a wide range of folk traditions. He has a doctorate in American Studies from Penn State, with specializations in folklore, ethnography, and religious studies. He is the author of New World Witchery: A Trove of North American Folk Magic (Llewellyn, 2021), Llewellyn's Complete Book of North American Folk Magic (Llewellyn, 2023) and Conjuring the Commonplace: A Guide to Everyday Enchantment and Junk Drawer Magic (1000Volt Press, 2023). He has also contributed to publications including the anthology The Gorgon's Guide to Magical Resistance (Revelore, 2022) and the Oxford Handbook of American Folklore and Folklife Studies (Oxford UP, 2018). https://www.newworldwitchery.com/find-us Thank you to my subscribers!  Step into the circle. Support the magick, fuel the flame, and get exclusive spells, stories, and sacred chaos on Ko-fi. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://ko-fi.com/witchycornerproductions⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠If you would prefer to listen to it in video format, you can listen to it here:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://youtu.be/zXNycx-s350⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Witchcraft, words, cosplay, and the path of a Priestess—step through the veil and explore my world, from the Temple of the Unseen Flame to the latest spellbinding reads. Start here:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.witchycornerproductions.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Join the Discord: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://discord.gg/9jRs5SgvQa ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow me on social media: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/witchycornerproductions

In this episode of The African American Folklorist, we honor Dr. Ebony Bailey as Folklorist of the month of May. Dr. Bailey is a dynamic scholar, writer, and cultural worker whose groundbreaking research intersects Black Literature and Folklore. Dr. Bailey explores how African Americans have historically been both represented as “the folk” and how they have powerfully redefined that term through literature, activism, and cultural intervention.We dive into her acclaimed article, (Re)Making the Folk: Black Representation and the Folk in Early American Folklore Studies (Journal of American Folklore, 2021), and discuss her public talk, Re(Making) the Folk: The Folk in Early African American Folklore Studies and Postbellum, Pre-Harlem Literature. Through this dialogue, Dr. Bailey highlights how early Black writers and intellectuals used folklore as a site of resistance, cultural affirmation, and narrative control.She also shares insights from her work as a museum researcher with Kera Collective and her leadership in equity-centered initiatives within the American Folklore Society. As a contributor to The African American Folklorist platform, Dr. Bailey helps shape the future of folklore by amplifying Black voices, reclaiming tradition, and challenging dominant narratives.Join us for a rich and necessary conversation on race, representation, and the reclaiming of folk knowledge.

Hey cryptic cuties, we hope you are enjoying our South America focused eps for the last couple weeks. We love learning about different countries and their folklore, and are always excited to share it with you all. Kelsey takes a dive into the beliefs of the Mapuche people of Chile and Argentina, whose folklore centers around duality and balance between opposing forces, bleeding into everything, including their creatures. Alanna shares the history of el duende, a trickster spirit that may try to lure you into the woods. It is said to target lonely single women , or only children, or only men, it really depends on what you are reading. Tune in to find out how to defend yourself against them and their dung throwing ways. Please enjoy our 3rd co-host of the ep, Gordo, who makes his presence (and displeasure) known multiple times throughout the ep. Donate on patreon so we can set up a Gordo cam, both his cuteness and distraction levels are off the charts, you have no idea what we have to put up with lol. Darkcast spotlight is Famous Last Words!

All across the country, people have seen things they can't explain. Some will claim they're just stories. Others say it's mass hysteria, or a trick of the light. But the reality is that for every so-called myth, there are real people telling the same terrifying stories. People who aren't looking for attention and don't even want to believe in monsters. And yet they've seen them.

In this episode, we explore the rich cultural legacy of Black American music, focusing on the evolution from slave seculars—non-religious songs of survival, work, and resistance—to the development of the blues. Through stories, historical insights, and music, we uncover how enslaved African Americans used music to communicate, preserve their identity, and confront hardship. They also used their traditional expression to resist and revolt against ideologies and beliefs not part of their traditions. We also highlight the contributions of early folklorists, musicians, and modern artists who continue to keep these traditions alive. Join us as we celebrate the resilience and creativity that shaped American music and culture.

Humans probably started fermenting things on purpose by about 10,000 BCE. But when did they start discussing the aftereffects that come from drinking too much? Research: · Beringer, Guy. “Brunch: a plea.” Harper's Weekly, 1895. https://archive.org/details/archive_charlyj_001 · Bishop-Stall, Shaughnessy. “Hung Over: The Morning After and One Man’s Quest for the Cure.” Penguin Books. 2018. · Bishop-Stall, Shaughnessy. “Weird Hangover Cures Through the Ages.” Lit Hub. 11/20/2018. https://lithub.com/weird-hangover-cures-through-the-ages/ · Brewer, Ebenezer Cobham. “The reader's handbook of allusions, references, plots and stories; with two appendices;.” https://archive.org/details/readershandb00brew/page/957/ · Danovich, Tove. “The Weird and Wonderful History of Hangover Cures.” 12/31/2015. https://www.eater.com/2015/12/31/10690384/hangover-cure-history · Dean, Sam. “How to Say 'Hangover' in French, German, Finnish, and Many Other Languages.” Bon Appetit. 12/28/2012. https://www.bonappetit.com/test-kitchen/ingredients/article/how-to-say-hangover-in-french-german-finnish-and-many-other-languages · Frazer, Sir James George. “The Golden Bough : a study of magic and religion.” https://www.gutenberg.org/files/3623/3623-h/3623-h.htm#c3section1 · “'Hair of the Dog that Bit you' in Dog, N. (1), Sense P.6.” Oxford English Dictionary, Oxford UP, September 2024, https://doi.org/10.1093/OED/6646229330. · “Hangover, N., Sense 2.” Oxford English Dictionary, Oxford UP, July 2023, https://doi.org/10.1093/OED/3221323975. · Hanson, David J. “Historical evolution of alcohol consumption in society.” From Alcohol: Science, Policy and Public Health. Peter Boyle, ed. Oxford University Press. 2013. · “Jag, N. (2), Sense 1.c.” Oxford English Dictionary, Oxford UP, June 2024, https://doi.org/10.1093/OED/3217891040. · MacDonald, James. “The Weird Ways Humans Have Tried Curing Hangovers.” JSTOR Daily. 1/25/2016. https://daily.jstor.org/weird-ways-humans-tried-curing-hangovers/ · Nasser, Mervat. “Psychiatry in Ancient Egypt.” Bulletin of the Royal College of Psychiatrists. Vol. 11. December 1987. · Office of Communications, Princeton University. “Desires for fatty foods and alcohol share a chemical trigger.” 12/15/2004. https://pr.princeton.edu/news/04/q4/1215-galanin.htm · O'Reilly, Jean. “No convincing scientific evidence that hangover cures work, according to new research.” Via EurekAlert. https://www.eurekalert.org/news-releases/938938 · Paulsen, Frank M. “A Hair of the Dog and Some Other Hangover Cures from Popular Tradition.” The Journal of American Folklore , Apr. - Jun., 1961, Vol. 74, No. 292 (Apr. - Jun., 1961). Via JSTOR. https://www.jstor.org/stable/537784 · Pittler, Max, et al. “Interventions For Preventing Or Treating Alcohol Hangover: Systematic Review Of Randomised Controlled Trials.” BMJ: British Medical Journal , Dec. 24 - 31, 2005, Vol. 331, No. 7531 (Dec. 24 - 31, 2005). https://www.jstor.org/stable/25455748 · Shears, Jonathon. “The Hangover: A Literary & Cultural History.” Liverpool University Press. 2020. Suddath, Claire. “A Brief History of Hangovers.” Time. 1/1/2009. https://time.com/3958046/history-of-hangovers/ · Van Huygen, Meg. “15 Historical Hangover Cures.” Mental Floss. 12/30/2016. · Weinberg, Caroline. “The Science of Hangovers.” Eater. 12/31/2015. https://www.eater.com/drinks/2015/12/31/10685644/hangover-cures-how-to-prevent-hungover · Wills, Matthew. “Treating Wounds With Magic.” JSTOR Daily. 9/14/2019. https://daily.jstor.org/treating-wounds-with-magic/ · Wurdz, Gideon. “The Foolish Dictionary: An Exhausting Work of Reference to Un-certain English Words, Their Origin, Meaning, Legitimate and Illegitimate Use, Confused by a Few Pictures.” Robinson, Luce Company. 1904. https://play.google.com/store/books/details?id=71QYAAAAYAAJ&rdid=book-71QYAAAAYAAJ&rdot=1 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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We've crawled out of Halloween Humpfest but the creeping dread continues for just a little bit longer because it's time for another discussion in our overarching director topic for 2024. Yes, it is still a “dreary Year of von Trier” and what shit-hole year it's been. Heading down the final stretch, it's safe to say that the overall feeling of dread may bleed into the following year but we will be done with Lars von Trier, at least, until he gets around to making the third of his USA-Land of Opportunity trilogy. Today, we discuss the first of that trilogy and our introduction to Grace Mulligan in von Trier's twisted take on American Folklore with his 2003 film “DOGVILLE” and it has a hell of cast that includes Nicole Kidman, Paul Bettany, Lauren Bacall, Stellan Skarsgård, Cloe Sevigny, Philip Baker Hall, James Caan and that's only half of them. John Hurt narrates a tale of Grace who is on the run from mobsters and cops. She stumbles upon a strange tiny town. The town is skeptical but they give her a chance to be part of the village if she proves herself helpful by doing labor for each member of the town. When the heat turns up and questions continue they may need a little bit more from Grace to justify her presence. Then a little more. Just a little more. If this all becomes too much can Grace escape? We see the clues along the way (dude is reading “Tom Sawyer”) but when it's all said and done, can glowing optimism make space for a sense of justice? All this within a minimal set design in which walls only exist within the minds of the characters. You know who made this movie so you should have specific expectations. That's right. Call the in-laws. It's movie night. Subscribe to us on YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCuJf3lkRI-BLUTsLI_ehOsg Contact us here: MOVIEHUMPERS@gmail.com Check our past & current film ratings here: https://moviehumpers.wordpress.com Hear us on podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/6o6PSNJFGXJeENgqtPY4h7 Our OG podcast “Documenteers”: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/documenteers-the-documentary-podcast/id1321652249 Soundcloud feed: https://soundcloud.com/documenteers Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/culturewrought

listener comments? Feedback? Shoot us a text!Dia de los Muertos: The Chicano Connection! Chicanos directly influenced the popularity of modern Dia de los Muertos celebrations in both the United States and Mexico. Let's find out how!Your hosts:  Kurly Tlapoyawa is an archaeologist, ethnohistorian, cultural consultant, and filmmaker. His research covers Mesoamerica, the American Southwest, and the historical connections between the two regions. He is the author of numerous books and has presented lectures at Harvard University, The University of New Mexico, Yale University, San Diego State University, and numerous others.  @kurlytlapoyawa  Ruben Arellano Tlakatekatl is a scholar, activist, and professor of history. His research explores Chicana/Chicano indigeneity, indigenist nationalism, and Coahuiltecan revitalization. Other areas of research include Aztlan (US Southwest), Anawak (Mesoamerica), and Native North America. His work has appeared in the Washington Post, Mexicolore, and several academic journals. He frequently presents at historical conferences and has taught courses at numerous colleges & universities. He currently teaches history at Dallas College – Mountain View Campus.   Cited in this podcast: Regina Marchi, “Chicano Art as Alternative Media: Its Influence on US Popular Culture (and Beyond),” The International Journal of the Arts in Society 4, no. 5 (2010): 447–64, https://doi.org/10.7282/T3X63K9R. Regina Marchi, “Hybridity and Authenticity in US Day of the Dead Celebrations,” Journal of American Folklore 126, no. 501 (January 1, 2013): 272–301, https://doi.org/10.5406/jamerfolk.126.501.0272.  Support the showFind us: https://www.facebook.com/TalesFromAztlantis Merch: https://chimalli.storenvy.com/ Book: The Four Disagreements: Letting Go of Magical Thinking (Amazon)

For this week's episode, we're going down the spooky October path of urban legends in the US and looking at the legendary Hook! How does this monster connect to teenage abstinence? Are him and the Candyman from movie fame related at all? Find out this week!Send us a textSupport the showYou can find us on:Myth Monsters WebsiteSpotifyApple PodcastsSocial media: TwitterInstagramFacebookTikTok

The guys discuss the Legend of Sleepy Hollow and go through the different iterations, starting with the original text, then the Disney animation from 1949. They discuss Tim Burton's Film and then the Fox TV show from 2013. All in all, they appreciated how there was a slice of persistent American Folklore that exists ad thrives with our imaginations year in and out.

Send us a textIn this episode we are going to focus on the Devil.  But more specifically The Devil as its depicted in American Folklore.   Buy us a Coffee buymeacoffee.com/unpnormalcDAmy's Etsy Page Etsy.com/shop/sweetmagicbyamy   Use Promo Code PARANORMACY at check out for free shipping (US only) Our Website: https://www.unpnormalcy.com/The Green Mushroom Podcast Network: greenmushroomproject.comSmuts Up, Lux Occult, Ad Hoc History, Unearthing Paranormalcy, Primordia, Ex V Plan, Grognostics, Camera Occulta Also don't forget our other linksDiscordhttps://discord.gg/NhZxdPfdEdFollow us on Facebook and Join our Facebook Grouphttps://www.facebook.com/unpnormalcyhttps://www.facebook.com/groups/2147778561941881/ Follow us on Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/unpnormalcy/Support the showSupport the show

In this episode, Geoff and Katrina fly into the world of witches, thanks to an article by folklorist Kay Turner. In her article titled, "The Witch in Flight" published in the Winter 2023 addition of the Journal of American Folklore, Turner discusses some of the reasons why we encounter so many winged females in myths, folklore, and fairy tales. Katrina describes some of the mythical magical flying females and how cultures have shaped how we view witches in the modern day. And then she tells the Norwegian tale of Tatterhood and the many witches and their personalities on display in the story. For further reading: Check out "Women Who Fly: Goddesses, Witches, Mystics, and Other Airborne Females" by Serinity Young. It is an incredibly fascinating book.

In 1900, Depot Charlie, Chief of the Tituni-Joshua people—whose ancestral lands are situated in southern Oregon—narrated the creation story of his people to an anthropologist, who subsequently documented it in Volume 28 of the Journal of American Folklore.  The Tituni-Joshua people had significant interactions with European settlers in the late 1700s, though the extent to which these encounters shaped Chief Charlie's account remains unknown.The Tituni-Joshua creation narrative is particularly significant for its depiction of the creator residing on the primordial waters in a sweat lodge, the mention of a foundation stone, the involvement of the First Man in the creation process, and the portrayal of the creator imparting instructions to the First Man prior to his ascension to the sky.Join us for this episode and visit us on the web at theancienttradition.com and www.youtube.com/@theancienttradition for more amazing comparative religion.

Folksongs of Another America: Field Recordings from the Upper Midwest, 1937–1946 (University of Wisconsin Press) first appeared in 2015 when it comprised of a hardback book, five CDs, and one DVD. It went on to win the “Best Historical Research in Folk or World Music” award from the Association for Recorded Sound Collections, was nominated for a Grammy for “Best Album Notes,” received universally superlative reviews, and sold out within a year. The project has now been re-issued as a paperback, albeit without any accompanying discs; instead the related tracks and film footage are now available for online access care of the University of Wisconsin-Madison Library. It's not hard to fathom why this monumental work received so much acclaim. A groundbreaking multimedia endeavor, Folksongs of Another America is the product of decades of work by the distinguished folklorist, James P. Leary. Leary is, amongst other things, Professor Emeritus of Folklore and Scandinavian Studies and Cofounder of the Center for the Study of Upper Midwestern Cultures at the University of Wisconsin–Madison, a former editor of the Journal of American Folklore, and a native of rural Wisconsin, which is one of the three states – along with Michigan and Minnesota – whose rich musical bounty is explored in this study. Leary sifted through over 2,000 field recordings, made by fieldworkers Sidney Robertson, Alan Lomax, and Helene Stratman-Thomas during the 1930s and 40s, to select the 187 tunes and songs that feature here. Together the chosen pieces create the impression of a region populated by immigrants from a host of different lands, as well as by Native Americans, all with their own musical traditions. For every track, Leary offers extensive documentation, information about the performers, and full lyrics (including in the original language with English translation as necessary which, given that the collection includes twenty-five languages, is often the case). The recordings themselves, which have been wonderfully restored and remastered, provide vivid aural experiences. Folksongs of Another America is, as noted by a reviewer for Deutschlandradio Kultur, “an exceptional achievement that demonstrates for the first time the full worth and cultural wealth of the Upper Midwest for music listeners.” Rachel Hopkin is a UK born, US based folklorist and radio producer and is currently a PhD candidate at the Ohio State University. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/anthropology

Send us a textHello to all you Pit-Heads out there! On today's accidental Native-themed episode, Janey's going to talk about a strong boy who just wants a wife, and Max is going to tell us an Iroquois tale of witches! Enjoy!Janey's Sources - The Beluga-Skin Bedaarka"The Girl Who Helped Thunder and Other Native American Folktales", retold by James Bruchac and Joseph Bruchac, illustrated by Stefano Vitale  Stefano Vitale biography  Max's Sources - The Punishment of the Witches“Indian Legends of Canada” by Ella Elizabeth Clark  Free original text “Iroquois Notes” by William Martin Beauchamp from the Journal of American Folklore, July 1892  Support the Show.Check out our books (and support local bookstores!) on our Bookshop.org affiliate account!Starting your own podcast with your very cool best friend? Try hosting on Buzzsprout (and get a $20 Amazon gift card!)Want more??Visit our website!Join our Patreon!Shop the merch at TeePublic!If you liked these stories, let us know on our various socials!InstagramTiktokGoodreadsAnd email us at sortofthestory@gmail.com

Hola! Today we are going to talk about La Llorona. This is a ghost from Latin American folklore or it is a real story?. It is part of our folklore and specially in México. In this crazy story you will be listening a lot of interesting facts, learning new vocabulary and interesting words in Spanish and also you will be improving your listening skills in Spanish. I hope that you will practice your Spanish by listening to the phrases and new words that you already know and also with the ones that you do not know.You can support me and my podcast if you want:Donate with PayPal:https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/spanishwithdennisYou can buy me a cup of coffee here:https://www.buymeacoffee.com/spanishwithdennisMy new Youtube channel: Spanish with Dennishttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQVuRUMQGwtzBIp1YAImQFQMy new Discord server and chat and you can already join and write to me there:https://discord.gg/HWGrnmTmyCMy new Telegram channel and you can already join and write to me or comment there:https://t.me/SpanishwithDennisJoin my Patreon:https://www.patreon.com/spanishwithdennisDonate with Boosty:https://boosty.to/spanishwithdennis/donateDonate with Donation Alerts:https://www.donationalerts.com/r/dennisespinosaSupport me by joining my podcasts supporter club on Spreaker:https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/crazy-stories-in-spanish--5605778/supportDonate with Crypto currency:Bitcoin (BTC)1DioiGPAQ6yYbEgcxEFRxWm5hZJcfLG9V6USDT (ERC20)0xeb8f678c0b8d37b639579662bf653be762e60855USDT (TRC20)TXoQwsaiTGBpWVkyeigApLT8xC82rQwRCNEthereum (ETH)0xeb8f678c0b8d37b639579662bf653be762e60855Support me by joining my podcasts supporter club on Spreaker:https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/slow-spanish-language--5613080/supporthttps://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tprs-spanish-stories--5600864/supporthttps://www.spreaker.com/podcast/comprehensible-spanish-language--5595630/supporthttps://www.spreaker.com/podcast/crazy-stories-in-spanish--5605778/supportIf you support me, it will motivate me to create more content for all of you. If you have any other suggestions or recommendations on what other platform you can support me and my podcasts, please let me know. You can write to me on telegram.My other podcasts you can find it on different platforms and apps:1-  Comprehensible Spanish Language Podcast2 - TPRS Spanish Stories3 - Slow Spanish LanguageI hope that you like and enjoy the episode :)

On this pre-4th of July episode, Tom and Jenny are going all out, exploring some particularly American ghost stories, folklore, and tall tales. We’ll talk about the most haunted places in Williamsburg, Virginia, one of the oldest cities in the United States and a place with a ton of spooky stories attached to its centuries-old … Continue reading Episode 411: 4th of July Extravaganza! Haunted Williamsburg and American Folklore & Tall Tales

Send us a Text Message.In this week's episode, we're heading over to West Virginia in the US for an extra-terrestrial monster, The Flatwoods Monster! How many times has this been spotted in the wilds of Appalachia? Why do we even think it's extra-terrestrial? Find out this week!Support the Show.You can find us on -Myth Monsters Website: https://mythmonsters.co.ukSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5RPGDjM...Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast...Google Podcasts: ...

In our final modern myth chapter this season, we embark on a journey into the heart of American folklore to uncover the legend of ‘The Hodag.' Join us as we explore the unusual origins, strange accounts, and the enduring intrigue surrounding this mythical creature that has become a staple of Wisconsin, described a having the body of a bull, the head of a dinosaur, and the spines of a dragon.Support the show Support the show and join the team at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.patreon.com/urbanlegends⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ If you have more information or a correction on something mentioned in this chapter, email us at luke@lukemordue.com or click below. For more information on the show, to find all our social accounts and to ensure you are up to date on all we do, visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/urbanlegendsfolklore⁠

In this strange chapter, we embark on a journey into the rich tapestry of Alaskan folklore to uncover the enigmatic and shape-shifting creatures known by local tribes as ‘Kushtaka'. Join us as we study what little we know of these elusive beings who can assume the form of humans or animals.__________________Modern Myths is a series running alongside Urban Legends. Not all legends have enough information to justify a full chapter, but that doesn't mean they are not fascinating tales worth sharing. These smaller chapters will arrive in the week between Urban Legends' new chapters, giving you new content on a weekly basis during a season's run.Support the show Support the show and join the team at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.patreon.com/urbanlegends⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ If you have more information or a correction on something mentioned in this chapter, email us at luke@lukemordue.com or click below. For more information on the show, to find all our social accounts and to ensure you are up to date on all we do, visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/urbanlegendsfolklore⁠

This curious chapter explores the enduring urban legend known as ‘The Good Samaritan.' Join us as we unravel the narratives of kindness and generosity and the apparent unsung heroes connected to this enduring myth among public figures and everyday people. With it being assigned to several public figures over the years, is there really any truth to it? __________________Modern Myths is a series running alongside Urban Legends. Not all legends have enough information to justify a full chapter, but that doesn't mean they are not fascinating tales worth sharing. These smaller chapters will arrive in the week between Urban Legends' new chapters, giving you new content on a weekly basis during a season's run.Support the show Support the show and join the team at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.patreon.com/urbanlegends⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ If you have more information or a correction on something mentioned in this chapter, email us at luke@lukemordue.com or click below. For more information on the show, to find all our social accounts and to ensure you are up to date on all we do, visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/urbanlegendsfolklore⁠

In this fascinating, complex chapter, we journey into the history of North America to explore the haunting lore of the ‘Windigo'. Join us as we unravel the tales of this malevolent, cannibalistic spirit that has terrorised the imagination of indigenous peoples for centuries. We'll delve into the origins of this myth, tracing it back to Algonquian and other Native American cultures and uncovering its transformation into a symbol of greed and selfishness.Support the show Support the show and join the team at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.patreon.com/urbanlegends⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ If you have more information or a correction on something mentioned in this chapter, email us at luke@lukemordue.com or click below. For more information on the show, to find all our social accounts and to ensure you are up to date on all we do, visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/urbanlegendsfolklore⁠

Hey Cousin, This episode we talk about the highs and lows of love work. I even give some work done by Ancestor Hurston that you can build upon. So let's drop into the nearest jazz club, sip some wine, and talk about some love mojo. Sources: Richard M. Dorson "American Negro Folktales." Story 88: Triangle in Chicago. Katrina Hazzard-Donald "Mojo Workin: the old African American hoodoo system." Zora Neale Hurston " Hoodoo in America." as collected in "The Journal of American Folklore"

In every symptom is a seed of power, ladies! Diane Seuss joins to talk Adrienne Rich and Gwendolyn Brooks.Support Breaking Form!Review the show on Apple Podcasts here.Buy our books:     Aaron's STOP LYING is available from the Pitt Poetry Series.      James's ROMANTIC COMEDY is available from Four Way Books.      Diane's MODERN POETRY is available March 5, 2024 from Graywolf Press.Read Adrienne Rich's poem about Marie Curie: "Power." You can hear Cheryl Strayed read the poem and discuss it here. Or listen to Adrienne Rich read the poem here. Read Gwendolyn Brooks's "the mother." You can hear Brooks read "the mother" here.Women in Therapy is  Harriet G. Lerner's book published by Harper and Row.We reference Plath's poem "Edge" from our recent Galentine's episode (listen here!)Watch this 1986 interview with Gwendolyn Brooks conducted by Alan Jabbour, director of the Library of Congress' American Folklore division, and E. Ethelbert Miller, poet and director of the African American Resource Center at Howard University (~30min).

Today's episode is all about the Hidebehind of American folklore. We've got an introduction to this creepy cryptid and then three scary stories that could be related to this sneaky peeker.Join Sarah's new FACEBOOK GROUPSubscribe to our PATREONEMAIL us your storiesFollow us on YOUTUBEJoin us on INSTAGRAMJoin us on TWITTERJoin us on FACEBOOKVisit our WEBSITEResearch Linkshttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hidebehindhttps://www.cryptidophilia.com/hidebehind-cryptid/Story One - Retellinghttps://www.reddit.com/r/cryptids/comments/r6h9ea/can_anyone_identify_this_cryptid/Story Two - Retellinghttps://www.reddit.com/r/cryptids/comments/rmd43m/the_hide_behind/Story Three - Retellinghttps://www.reddit.com/r/cryptids/comments/15eoncs/posted_in_paranormal_group_but_also_along_the/Thanks so much for listening, and we'll catch up with you again on Thursday.Sarah and Tobie xx"Spacial Winds" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 Licensehttp://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Are zombies real or just something Hollywood is into nowadays? If you've ever seen the movie The Serpent and the Rainbow, you know the question is legitimate. That movie was based on a book by Wade Davis, who earned his PhD in part on the basis of his research into “zombification” in Haiti. Davis and others theorize that zombies are real, and that they are the result of specific drugs given to individuals against their will that produce zombie-like states and behavior. The modern drug Flakka is a current, frightening example. Other researchers disagree, noting that zombie lore is very old and encompasses notions that sound a lot like demonization and possession.Readings:Ackermann, Hans-W & Gauthier, Jeanine, “The Ways and Nature of the Zombi,” The Journal of American Folklore 104:414 (1991): 466-494Murtaugh, “Constructing the Haitian Zombie: An Anthropological Study Beyond Madness”William Booth, “Voodoo Science,” Science new series, 240:4850 (April 15, 1988): 274-277Neurophilosophy (Science Blogs), “The ethnobiology of voodoo zombification,” Sept 13, 2007Wade Davis, “Zombification,” Science new series, 240: 4860 (June 1988): 1715-1716Natalina, “Indonesian Zombie Photo: Real, Fake, or Misunderstood?” Extraordinary Intelligence blog, Sept 20, 2010YouTube: Zombie Drug BRAZIL ‘Cloud Nine‘ (2017)

North American Folklore - Here is 5+ hours of your favorite North American Folklore as a thank you, to Freaky Folklore Fans, for three incredible years of support and enthusiasm, your unwavering dedication and passion for sharing our podcast have made this journey truly extraordinary – here's to many more years of thrilling tales together! Discover more TERRIFYING podcasts at http://eeriecast.com/   Follow Carman Carrion!    https://www.facebook.com/carman.carrion.9/   https://www.instagram.com/carmancarrion/?hl=en   https://twitter.com/CarmanCarrion   Subscribe to Spotify! https://open.spotify.com/show/0uiX155WEJnN7QVRfo3aQY   Please Review Us on iTunes! https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/freaky-folklore/id1550361184   Music and sound effects used in the Freaky Folklore Podcast have or may have been provided/created by:  CO.AG: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCcavSftXHgxLBWwLDm_bNvA Myuu: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCiSKnkKCKAQVxMUWpZQobuQ Jinglepunks: https://jinglepunks.com/ Epidemic Sound: https://www.epidemicsound.com/ Kevin MacLeod: http://incompetech.com/ Dark Music: https://soundcloud.com/darknessprevailspodcast Soundstripe: https://ap Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

For this week's episode, we're heading over to the US for some Native mythology to look at the terrifying Piasa Bird! Why was this monster painted on a cliffside in the 1990's? How does this monster go back to the Ice Age? Find out this week!Support the showYou can find us on -Myth Monsters Website: https://mythmonsters.co.ukSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5RPGDjM...Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast...Google Podcasts: ...

Oh, somewhere in this Alaskan land the pod is shining bright; the hosts are recording somewhere, and somewhere hearts are light, and somewhere listeners are laughing, and somewhere guests cheer; And so, there is all the joy in Cicely—mighty Northern Exposure is here. Hello one and all to another episode of Northern OverExposure! Co-hosts Lee and Charles serve up another round of discussion for "Casey at the Bat", Dorothy Parker, American Folklore, and much more. And if you've ever wanted to hear about the show from a British point-of-view, then stay tuned to the end of the episode where we're having a special extended sit-down with comedian extraordinaire Jonny Awsum! It's fun, it's feisty, it's fantastic, so stick around to hear all about it! You can skip ahead to our interview with Jonny Awsum at 01:42:08 https://www.jonnyawsum.com patreon.com/northernoverexposurepodcast Theme music by Matt Jackson Podcast Artwork by Bball Y'all (bballyall.com) Available on Apple Podcasts, Google Play Music, Stitcher, Spotify, and SoundCloud. write in: northernoverexposurepodcast@gmail.com twitter: twitter.com/NorthernOverPod

It's not a bird, or a plane, or even that clown SUPERMAN. No no! It's MOTHMAN, the prophesizer, the thicc, the red-eyed and ready! On this GROUNDBREAKING episode of Debut Buddies, we discuss Kelly's (and guest, Savanna's) first Mothman Festival in Point Pleasant, West Virginia. We get into disasters, cryptids, big butts, vendors, mysteries, and more. Plus, we play Fuck, Marry, Kill: Cryptid Edition, and dive into the Mothgarf Report... Also, there's I See What You Did There, too! Have a comment? Want to share some whimsy? Let's talk Cryptids? Have a First for us? Maybe you want to be a guest on the show? Email us at debutbuddies@gmail.comListen to Steve Cook's "The Legend of Dogman": https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yd5W0iMLL6kAnd check out the film Dogman: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt2069756/Listen to Kelly and Chelsea's awesome horror movie podcast, Never Show the Monster. ("Grr... don't show me." - The Monster)Get some sci-fi from Spaceboy Books.Get down with Michael J. O'Connor's music!Next time: First Anniversary Special - D.E.B.S. (2004)

ORIGINAL AIR DATE: October 26, 2018“Samhain” (pronounced "sow-in," with the "ow" like in "cow," or “sow-een,” with “ow” as in “glow”) is an Irish Gaelic term for the time of "summer's end,” as well as a festival to mark the end of the harvest season and the onset of winter which, in the Gaelic / Celtic calendar, marked the beginning of the year. Because the Celtic day began and ended at sunset, not sunrise, the festival was traditionally celebrated from October 31 to November 1. Sanhaim is the ancient backdrop to Halloween, not only in terms of the calendar, but also in terms of basically all the modern elements of that holiday. This episode investigates the history of Samhain and its curious links to the ancient biblical worldview of demons, giants, and the realm of the dead.Articles for this episode:In public domain, via archive.org, from Hastings' Encyclopædia of Religion and Ethics (ed. James Hastings, John A. Selbie, and Louis H. Gray; Edinburgh; New York: T. & T. Clark; Charles Scribner's Sons, 1908–1926):“(Celtic) Cosmogony”“Celtic Feasts and Festivals”“Irish Deities”Journal articles not in public domain:Helen Sewell Johnson, “November Eve Beliefs and Customs in Irish Life and Literature,” The Journal of American Folklore 81:320 (Apr. – Jun., 1968), pp. 133-142Jack Santino, “Halloween in America: Contemporary Customs and Performances,” Western Folklore 42:1 (Jan., 1983), pp. 1-20rThis show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/4656375/advertisement

Welcome to Sometime Between Dusk and Dawn Ghost Stories. This episode is written and produced by me, Jannette Quackenbush, with folklore drawn from many resources, including Uncle Remus Returns, Brer Rabbit and the Witch-Rabbit African American folktales collected by Joel Chandler Harris and The Journal of American Folklore.  There is more than just this podcast. You can buy my book series on Amazon and other bookstores. Today's story is Tailypo. An old woodsman finds there can be disastrous consequences when he takes something that does not belong to him.    The Y-City Cryptid Festival at Zane's Landing Park in Zanesville, Ohio, is coming up on Saturday, October 14, 2023 from 10:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. This family-friendly event is a mix of cryptid creatures near Muskingum County and pop culture. There will be craft vendors, various other vendors, food trucks, art, a beer garden, and much more, including me with my books to sell. When most think of local cryptids, they think of Bigfoot or Grassman. In years of old in Zanesville, this story was told around the hearth and based on old folklore of a creature called Tailypo and what happens if you take something that is not yours! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/betweenduskanddawn/support

Paul Bunyan is a giant lumberjack and folk hero in American[2] and Canadian folklore.[3] His tall tales revolve around his superhuman labors,[4][5] and he is customarily accompanied by Babe the Blue Ox, his pet and working animal. The character originated in the oral tradition of North American loggers,[2][4][5] and was later popularized by freelance writer William B. Laughead (1882–1958) in a 1916 promotional pamphlet for the Red River Lumber Company.[6] He has been the subject of various literary compositions, musical pieces, commercial works, and theatrical productions.[2] His likeness is displayed in a number of oversized statues across North America.[7][8]

We got a long way to go and a short time to get there this week.  So, put the hammer down and watch ole Mole King RUNNNNNNN!For our follow-up on Joy Ride (2001) Eli takes, Jeff, Jaime, John, and Dave on a tour of tall tales, folklore, and legends surrounding the long haul trucking trade.  Let's get it!To learn more about The Wicked Wild, visit www.thewickedwild.com and follow us on Twitter: @wickedwildweare. Please remember to subscribe to get notified as new episodes are published and rate and share within your favorite social media and podcasting apps

#lilith #bible #demonology Is Lilith a rebellious woman in the Bible, a Pagan Goddess or a feminist icon? Babylonian Sumerian Lilitu, Liliyyot, wardat Lili, Lamashtu. CONNECT & SUPPORT

Few corners of American folklore have as much depth and texture as one that was born out of tradition, longing, and powerlessness. And thanks to one trailblazing writer, we can take a guided tour of it all. Written and produced by Aaron Mahnke, with research by GennaRose Nethercott and music by Chad Lawson. FURTHER READING For those who want to learn more about today's topic, go find a copy of Zora Neale Hurston's article “Hoodoo in America” in The Journal of American Folklore, vol. 44 (1931): pp 317-417. ———————— Lore Resources:  Episode Music: lorepodcast.com/music  Episode Sources: lorepodcast.com/sources  All the shows from Grim & Mild: www.grimandmild.com ———————— This episode of Lore was sponsored by: Stamps: Get a 4-week trial, free postage, and a digital scale at Stamps.com/LORE.  KiwiCo: Redefine learning with play—explore hands-on projects that build creative confidence and problem-solving skills with KiwiCo! Get 50% off your first month, plus FREE shipping on ANY crate line at kiwico.com/LORE. SimpliSafe: Secure your home with 24/7 professional monitoring for just $15 a month. No contracts, no salespeople, just simple and easy security. Sign up today at SimpliSafe.com/Lore to get 20% off your order with Interactive Monitoring. To advertise on our podcast, please reach out to sales@advertisecast.com, or visit our listing here.   ©2023 Aaron Mahnke. All rights reserved.

Leitreanna Brown, a paranormal investigator, shaman, storyteller, and public speaker, is a native Southerner who is well acquainted with ghost stories of the South as her family worked with many of these cases. Her writing has appeared in Paranormal Underground Magazine, Fate Magazine, and Senior Magazine. She appeared on My Ghost Story Caught on Camera, “Nine Lives Husbands Wives,” and Ghost Inside My Child “The Screenwriter and the Soldier Ep.1 Season 1.” Recently, Leitreanna was featured on “Repossessed” as a psychic medium. Leitreanna Terry-Brown, daughter of the late Allen Terry of the Ross Allen Serpentarium and Judy Terry, filmed her first television commercial for Romper Room at the age of 4 years old. She traveled with her father and many other famous celebrities which included the likes of Rick Flair, Elvis Presley, Crystal Gayle, The Bee Gees, and many, many others. Her Paranormal Experience extends back to her family roots for generations where Leitreanna is 4th generation Ghost Hunter. Leitreanna, her husband Matthew Brown, and her children Mia Brown and Elijah Brown, have various degrees of psychic abilities. Her husband, Matthew Brown's specialty is analytical abilities and fierce technical experience. Matthew also lived in a very violently haunted home as a child and has had practical experience growing up dealing with spiritual activities that many people have never even seen. Leitreanna is a registered Analytical Problem Solving Trainer, a Reiki Master, a Medical Qi Gong attunement 3, does crystal work, has studied chakra orientation, native American Folklore, and is a trained shaman. She is also approved by the church to conduct the rite of exorcism. She and her husband are Founders two paranormal groups. They are Founders of Paranormal Research Organization of the Southeast (PROS) where team members and family members participate in the investigations. They also founded Family Spirit which is an all family investigative team. The radio program that Leitreanna hosts shares the name, Family Spirit International, which has been running for twelve years and is currently on Dreagus Productions, JoshWho, 5 radio stations and also runs internationally. Leitreanna Brown, Matthew Brown, Elijah Brown and Mia Brown – Smith were featured on the cover of Paranormal Underground Magazine and Bite Me Magazine. They were featured on the Bio Chanel's TV show My Ghost Story Caught on Camera, LMN Network's the Ghost Inside My Child, and SyFy's Paranormal Witness. Leitreanna has been featured on numerous radio shows including Coast to Coast, Demonology Today, Paranormal Realities, Voices Carry, Down the Rabbit Hole, Wicken Vixen, The Willie Windtalker Show, Haunted Entertainment, A Haunted Life, Supernatural Realm Radio Show Network, Ghost Mafia, The Haunted Syndicate, and The SCARE Show, Beyond the Grave, Unknown Paranormal Radio, Paranormal Experienced Radio, Paranormal Experienced, Alternative Frequencies, Blogtalk Radio, Paranormal Underground Radio, Renee Live, Ghost Tales Network, and Full Spectrum Radio Network. Leitreanna is a Board Member of Dominion Ministries Outreach Network and is now speaking at paranormal conventions such as Carolina Paracon and The Paranormal Awards Paracon. She hosted the Dixie Ghostland Paracon in South Carolina where 23 paranormal celebrities attended. Some guests on Family Spirit include: Andrea Perron, Author of House of Darkness, House of Light John Zaffis of Haunted Collector Jeff Leeper of Ghost Hunters and Forensically Paranormal Investigations Barry Fitzgerald Lead Investigator of Ghost Hunter's International Mark and Debby Constantino of Ghost Adventures Keith and Sandra Johnson, Author of Paranormal Realities I and II Booth Brothers, film directors Bill Scott, Author of “When Satan Called” Carl Johnson of TAPS, Animal Planet, and Paranormal State Mike Ricksecker Ghostorian and Author Richard Parnell – Owner and CEO of GTN (Ghost Tales Network) Bill Bean, Demonologist and Author of Dark Force as seen on Ghost Hunters Leon Wilkes, Demonologist and Leader of Spiritual Warfare Alliance Team David Campione – Author of The World's Greatest UFO/Flying Saucer Documentary Dave Considine Demonologist former apprentice to Ed and Lorraine Warren, Founder of Phantasm Psychic Research he organizes and aids individuals and families whose lives have been affected by the supernatural and preternatural realms. In his spiritual warfare work Considine has collaborated closely with Father Malachi Martin, Father Rama P. Coomaraswamy and Bishop Robert McKenna. Dave is also a consultant for A HAUNTING TV program.

Join Annie and Jenny as they dive into the mystical world of Scottish folklore with an American flavour. Journey across the Atlantic as we explore spellbinding traditional tales inspired by Scottish immigration to America. This enchanting episode of Stories of Scotland is guaranteed to transport you to a world of wonder and mystique, as Annie and Jenny shed light on the strange stories connecting Scotland and America, from magical music to lost treasures. Perfect for fans of folklore, history, and Scottish culture, this episode is a must-listen for those seeking to uncover the magical stories that join these two countries. Listen to the end to hear how to cross the seas on the back of a giant sea skate. You can support Stories of Scotland on Patreon! www.patreon.com/storiesofscotland If you're in New York on Saturday April 15th, join Annie and Jenny in the NY Tartan Week Parade! It will be great fun.

Iowa was part of the Louisiana Purchase, and has a long Native American history going back before that. There is a lot of folklore here to explore. Here are some of the highlights of it. Podcast Notes: https://ancestralfindings.com/american-folklore-iowa/    

Indiana is the 19th state admitted to the union, with a Native American history going back centuries farther than that, and it borders the Great Lakes. There is plenty of fodder here for Indiana folklore tales, and the state has its own unique and ample supply of them. Here are some of the lore's highlights. Podcast Notes: https://ancestralfindings.com/american-folklore-indiana   

Illinois is home to quite a few interesting legends and folklore stories. It has had centuries of human habitation to develop them. Some tales are old and some are newer, but all are uniquely Illinois. Here are some of the highlights of the folklore of the 21st state in the United States. Podcast Notes: https://ancestralfindings.com/american-folklore-illinois   

Idaho has some interesting folklore stories going back centuries, and even thousands of years. From nearly every body of water in the state being haunted or having a monster to mysterious creatures, to the question of Idaho's actual existence, here are some of the highlights of Idaho folklore. Podcast Notes: https://ancestralfindings.com/american-folklore-idaho   

Two stories from Latin America folklore about people (and animals?) getting payback. The first is a story about why you shouldn't bite strangers. The second is about a man who can make the dead rise...but for a small fee will make sure that they stop. The creature is the magician's monster from Castle Frankenstein, a living lesson of why you shouldn't brag about your elixir of life and then die a year later. -- Cat Butt Key Caps: https://myths.link/catbuttcaps -- Music: "Drama Queen" by Podington Bear "Dutiligi" by Podington Bear "Haze" by Chad Crouch "In My Head" by Podington Bear "LA" by Podington Bear 

Welcome to the bonus chapters of our shorter but just as fascinating world of 'Modern Myths'. We have gone festive with our eighth and final episode of this season of 'Modern Myths' as we delve into the stories of people who have supposedly been found dead in the chimneys of residential homes dressed as Santa Clause after mistakenly getting stuck - but just how true is the legend of 'Santa Stuck in Chimney'?___________Support the showIf you enjoy the show & want to support us by leaving a tip or subscribing, click on the 'Support the show' link above.If you have more information or a correction on something mentioned in this chapter, email us at luke@lrmordue.com or click below. For more information on the show and to find all our social accounts to ensure you are up to date on all we do, visit https://linktr.ee/urbanlegends.podcast.

Welcome to the bonus chapters of our shorter but just as fascinating world of 'Modern Myths'. The seventh chapter delves into the mysteries of apparent beings that a reported to roam above the peaks of Big Sur, California. Mysterious shadowy creatures with an unknown purpose and agenda. Let's find out more as we unpack the tales of 'The Dark Watchers'.___________Support the showIf you enjoy the show & want to support us by leaving a tip or subscribing, click on the 'Support the show' link above.If you have more information or a correction on something mentioned in this chapter, email us at luke@lrmordue.com or click below. For more information on the show and to find all our social accounts to ensure you are up to date on all we do, visit https://linktr.ee/urbanlegends.podcast.

Nikki Sandson is a promising graduate student pursuing a degree in American Folklore. For her dissertation, she had planned to catalog and analyze the tales of several isolated communities deep in the western North Carolina Mountains. Now, she and her boyfriend are missing in the rugged terrain and her family fears the worst. Two private investigators and one of Nikki's colleagues follow her steps to find her. This scenario comes form Fear's Sharp Little Needles, an anthology of Call of Cthulhu scenarios, easily adaptable for Delta Green rules. Caleb as Dr. Lyle Bennington, Anthropologist Jason as Sapphon Arnault, private investigator Maddy as Veronica turner, private investigator Ross as the Handler

A special shop talk episode featuring a historical perspective of the UFO field with Gene and cohosts Curt Collins and Tim Swartz. Among the topics that will be discussed is the possibility that some UFOs — certainly not all sightings — might have resulted from flights (or crashes?) of test aircraft. And what about possible government mind control experiments involving some flying saucer contactees and abductees? Among other cases, Curt has taken a particular interest in the 1980 Cash-Landrum Texas UFO Encounter. After a career in retail management Curt began writing about UFOs, with a special interest in re-investigating that paradoxical case, from which the eyewitnesses evidently suffered from an assortment of injuries and illnesses. Curt has written entries for such books as "American Myths, Legends, and Tall Tales: An Encyclopedia of American Folklore," "UFOs: Reframing the Debate," and "What's Wrong with this Picture," examining the “Roswell Slides” fiasco.