
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 | 289 | Founded | 5 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | Society & CultureTrue Crime | |||

Deep in Japanese coastal folklore lurks the Nure-onna, a terrifying yokai that appears as a beautiful woman in a white kimono—until she reveals her serpentine lower body. This "wet woman" haunts beaches, rivers, and tide pools, using an enchanted bab... more
The male demon that visits women in their dreams, stealing more than just sleep. Handsome, seductive, and deadly—the Incubus is the dark counterpart to the Succubus, and his victims wake up exhausted, violated, and sometimes pregnant with something t... more
The Gobi Desert holds a secret that has terrified Mongolian
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Deep in the Louisiana bayou, where Spanish moss hangs like funeral shrouds and cypress trees rise from black water, Cajun parents have been warning their children for generations: don't stay out after dark, don't wander too far from home, and never, ... more
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Her voice is so bad. Robot speech. Stops after random words. And all the episodes are the same ones from the other podcast she does. Another 1 star podcast
I just discovered this podcast as I started reading the book Creepy Campfire Stories. I’m always up for the Supernatural and the book has been great so far and now I’ve discovered the podcast and see that she is a fellow Arkansan (Greetings from Monticello)!
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!!!
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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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