DTCP 046 - Macloune

Send us a text, tell us your canadian creepy!Macloune is not a true historical account.First published in 1877 by Honoré Beaugrand and later included in his 1904 collection New Studies of Canadian Folk-Lore, the story has endured not because it happened—but because of what it reflects.Set against the backdrop of rural Quebec, Macloune draws from the cultural and social realities of the time: deeply rooted Catholic authority, close-knit communities, and the quiet but powerful expectations placed on those who lived within them.Like many pieces of folklore, it exists somewhere between fiction and function. Not a record of events, but a story shaped to carry meaning—one that speaks to fear, consequence, and the boundaries people were never meant to cross.In this episode of Down the Crooked Path, we explore the origins of Macloune, the world it was written in, and why stories like this continue to linger long after their authors are gone.Because sometimes the purpose of a story isn’t to tell the truth…It’s to warn you.🌱 PayYourRent.ca is an Indigenous-led grassroots initiative calling on settlers to engage in ongoing, voluntary financial redistribution in support of Indigenous land defenders, sovereignty, and community well-being.This foundation supports urgent needs like housing, food security, legal defense, and cultural revitalization—all grounded in the principle that land back also means resource back.If you live, work, or benefit from life on stolen land, consider learning more or making a monthly contribution at PayYourRent.ca.Justice isn’t a moment—it’s a commitment. Your next creepy obsession starts here. ✨ This episode is brought to you by Fable & Frame Creative ✨Fable & Frame Creative offers Niagara Region portraits and at-home newborn sessions, capturing not just how life looks — but how it feels. Because your life isn’t ordinary. It’s a fable, and it deserves to be framed like one.🦴 And don’t forget our boo-tiful friends at Back From the Dead Goods—resurrecting your wardrobe with creepy streetwear on Etsy & Poshmark.👻 Use code CANADIANCREEPIES for 10% off!🕯️ You can find new episodes of Down the Crooked Path every Thursday, wherever you get your podcasts.Canadian content airs right here on the Canadian Creepies feed—so stay tuned, and stay on the path.Edited by Kyle McDonnell