👻No one parties on Halloween Night like Nera and his friendsBecause their parties involve making bracelets. And corpses. And making bracelets for corpses.It's Samhain night, and Nera, a lowly spearman, accepts a dare from his king. It's a simple task that will change his life fo ...Show more
445: Indian folklore: Fake It 'Til You Make It
💪There's something powerful about confidence.Except that, if you're not actually powerful...or generous...or deadly, pretending to be those things can get you in a lot of trouble. Only if you get caught, though. Three stories from South India of people who are faking it.😈 The C ...Show more
Merry Christmas, adings! Today's episode is all about this magical and hellish time of year. First, Sapphire shares a cautionary tale about a popular toy. Then, she tells the story of a young girl's perfect Christmas, an encounter another girl had with Santa, and reveals a family ...Show more
The girlies bring you a seasonal episode to discuss some terrifying Christmas lore — the Germanic tale of Krampus and the panopticon horror of the Elf on the Shelf. Digressions include our thoughts on the United Healthcare CEO shooter, why we should be shaming people more, and a ...Show more
Krampus is only one of a wide variety of Germanic Holiday Demons. In the 12 days surrounding Christmas, or Rauhnächte, demons, witches, werewolves, and spirits are believed to haunt the Alps, making the Christmas season a time of horror. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit po ...Show more