Episode 021: Into the Woods- Slavic Spirits and the Shadows They Cast

In this haunting episode of Hauntings and Happenings, we journey deep into the forests, rivers, and flickering hearths of Slavic folklore to confront three ancient beings: the Domovoi, the Rusalka, and Baba Yaga. But these aren’t just ghost stories — they’re mirrors.Through the lens of ambiguity aversion and moral projection, we explore how these spirits blur the lines between guardian and punisher, victim and predator, witch and wise woman. We’ll dive into the psychological discomfort of the unknown, how folklore enforces cultural taboos, and why these ambiguous figures still thrive in modern horror, memes, and myth.When the fire crackles, when the river hums, when the trees seem to whisper your name…It might not be a haunting.It might be a reckoning.🎙️ Featuring:– Domovoi rituals and domestic judgment– Rusalka’s transformation from fertility spirit to cursed soul– Baba Yaga’s ancient roots and terrifying freedom– The Ellsberg paradox, Carl Jung’s Shadow, and moral injury– Modern appearances in The Witch, Hellblade, and AntlersWorks Cited: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Aew8QSkrpw5uPqBuWK96wD8gIywexbXwi1PMojYwFUk/edit?usp=sharing