
Host Carman Carrion explores myriad myths both modern and ancient to discover what mankind fears - and why we fear it. From monsters old and new as well as unexplained and unsolved cases, this podcast is sure to terrify. Where does our folklore come from, and why is it so freaky?
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 285 | Founded | 5 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | Society & CultureTrue Crime | |||

In the dark forests and lonely roads of Germany, travelers learned to fear something worse than bandits or wild animals. The Aufhocker didn't rob you or tear you apart—it jumped onto your back and stayed there, growing heavier with every step you too... more
In the cremation grounds outside ancient Indian cities, where funeral pyres burned and the boundary between life and death grew thin, something waited in the darkness. The Vetala weren't mindless undead stumbling through graveyards—they were intellig... more
In the summer of 2019, videos started appearing on TikTok that made viewers sleep with the lights on. A woman in a white dress, dancing alone on empty streets. Nothing that unusual—except her movements were wrong. Joints bending at angles that made y... more
Long before European contact transformed the Great Lakes region, the Ojibwe people told stories about something that hunted from the skies—a skeletal warrior with glowing red eyes that flew on invisible wings, firing arrows no living person could see... more
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I don’t know why it’s a 2.5 star rating
Hello I am twelve years old and I do t usually like creepy stuff like at all it scares me but my teacher asked about folk lore the other day and I was like immediately curious too then I found this podcast and I have watched like a lot of them love this podcast so so much thank u for taking your time to read this 😊 also can u do more vampires please 🧛🏻♀️
First off, with the exception of one episode, is more artful with words than to have to use the worse of words.Second, I love starting with a story, half way thru give all of what she could find related, then continue the story!Third, IT'S GREAT!!!
The Tataille, Feux Follets, The Devil's Toy Box
One critique may you could be a little less repetitive? You tend to repeat short phrases a bit. Otherwise an incredible creepy podcast!
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A spine-tingling exploration of myths, legends, and eerie folk tales from around the world, with a strong emphasis on how cultures explain fear through monsters, spirits, and historical tragedies. Episodes blend storytelling with cultural context, historical detail, and occasional practical survival or warning notes, creating immersive lore-driven content that appeals to fans of folklore, dark history, and true-crime psychology. Noteworthy elements include host-led examinations of both ancient myths and modern misinterpretations, a steady storytelling voice, and regular sponsorship interludes woven into the narrative—likely keeping listeners engaged across a wide range of folklore topics and regional traditions.
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