Lore 237: Lofty Tales

Two centuries ago, one family played host to an unwanted visitor. And while the community wanted to learn more and see it for themselves, the challenges to that quest are also what made it so frightening.

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Legends 10: Haunted Melodies

Judging by music’s ability to connect with us on multiple levels, it’s no wonder that history is filled with legends about how that connection could go very wrong. Let’s explore some of those dark melodies together.

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Lore 236: Spirited

Humans have done some horrible things over the course of history, usually because of internal issues. But one outside substance developed a frightening reputation thanks to folklore.

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Legends 9: Monsters of the Woods

The woods can be a place of peace and tranquility. But if the legends from around the world have anything to teach us, it’s that there are always exceptions to the rule.

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Lore 235: Privilege

The way folklore breaks through in our day to day lives is often dictated by the worldview that society applies to certain people. The way that has played out in practical terms, however, has been terrifying.

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Legends 8: Pirate Legends

Few occupations created more legendary tales than piracy. From adventure to treasure, everything seems dripping in blood and lore.

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Lore 234: Sunk

It’s never fun to misplace something. Lost objects have been a frustration and fascination for most of humanity. But one place in particular is better than all the others at making things disappear. And today…we’re going there.

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Legends 7: Demon Lovers

Folklore at the intersection of romance and danger is nearly universal, no matter where you go in this world. And more than that, they can be downright terrifying as well.

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Lore 233: Down to Earth

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.

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Legends 6: Summer Camp Scares

Our search for legends today takes us deep into the woods outside of Huntington, Long Island, to a place known forbiddingly as Mount Misery. Just be sure to bring a flashlight.

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Lore 232: Empowered

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.



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Legends 5: Long Island Ghosts

Our search for legends today takes us deep into the woods outside of Huntington, Long Island, to a place known forbiddingly as Mount Misery. Just be sure to bring a flashlight.

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Lore 231: Out of Breath

Much of the history of folklore we have today involves a community driven to panic over unusual stories and experiences. But few moments in time illustrate that pattern so clearly as the events in one small Midwestern town.

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Legends 4: Witchy Women

The history of witchcraft, from the folklore to the legal trials, is dark enough. But for centuries, people have been whispering legends that are so chilling, they’ve never been forgotten.

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Lore 230: Gilded

Despite being known for being a “mile high”, the folklore and history of one American city is filled with more than enough darkness hidden away down below.

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Legends 3: Ghost Ships

Let’s take to the high seas, and explore some of the many legends of ghostly vessels. But beware; here there be angry spirits.

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Lore 229: Dark Shapes

Some folklore can only be explored if we’re willing to get a little wet. Let’s dive into the frightening folklore of lake monsters.

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Legends 2: Mexico's Undead Lovers

Few genres of story are as compelling as romance. But just because death puts an end to life, it doesn’t necessarily mean it has also severed the ties of love.

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Episode 228: Safe House

Some corners of folklore offer us a place to hide. But when those traditions become a pawn in political and religious games, the stories they breed often leave us with chills.

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Legends 1: North Carolina Monsters

The world is a big, scary place, and that’s mostly because of the people around us. But if the legends are true, there are darker reasons to be afraid, and they are lurking in the shadows outside our homes.

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