PODCAST · history
The Cryptic Corner
by Casey Wilson
A peek into the history of legends, folklore, and creatures. You’ll be amazed to find out the origins of some of your favorite tales, monsters, and more!
Episodes
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Lusca
Although the general identification of the lusca is with the colossal octopus, it has also been described as either a multiheaded monster, a dragon-like creature, or some kind of evil spirit. · Merch-www.crypticmerch.com · [email protected] · Facebook- @thecrypticcorner Audible Trial...
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Cockatrice
A cockatrice is a mythical beast, essentially a two-legged dragon or serpent -like creature with a rooster 's head. · Merch-www.crypticmerch.com · [email protected] · Facebook- @thecrypticcorner Audible Trial custom URL - www.audibletrial.com/thecrypticcorner
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Lizard Man of Lee County
In the Folklore of Lee County, South Carolina, the Lizard Man of Scape Ore Swamp is an entity said to inhabit the swampland of the region. First mentioned in the late 1980s, the purported sightings and damage attributed to the creature yielded a significant amount of newspaper, radio and…
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Legend of the Bunny Man
The Bunny Man is an urban legend that originated from two incidents in Fairfax County, Virginia in 1970, but has been spread throughout the Washington, D.C., and Maryland areas. The legend has many variations; most involve a man wearing a rabbit costume who attacks people with an axe or hatchet.'…
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Cactus Cat
The cactus cat was generally described being a bobcat-like creature, covered in hair-like thorns, with particularly long spines extending from the legs and its armored, branching tail. Merch-www.crypticmerch.com [email protected] Facebook- @thecrypticcorner Audible Trial custom URL -...
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Wishing Wells
In the mall, in the park, or in your neighbor’s front yard, we see wishing wells in a lot of places and we all know what we are supposed to do…drop a coin in and make a wish. But how did this custom start and what was the original meaning of it? Did our ancestors truly believe that they had to…
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Ahool
The Ahool has a distinct face that has features of both a chimpanzee's and a bat's, large dark eyes, red skinned wings, large claws on its forearms, and is covered in grey fur. It is said to have a wingspan of 18 to 28 feet, or 6 to 9 meters. That is 3 to 4.5 times the size of the largest bat…
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Captain Kidd's Treasure
Captain William Kidd’s name might be one that you would think of along blackbeard if someone where to mention pirates. In fact a lot of people believe that in an attempt to retain some on his wealth from the years he spent pirating fortunes that he did the second thing you would think of if…
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Lady Godiva
When Lady Godvia's husband issued a heavy tax on the local people, Lady Godiva begged him to stop this oppressive tax, called a "Heregeld". According to the legend, Godiva's husband retorted that he would only stop the tax if she rode through the streets of Coventry naked!...
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Adlet
The Adlet are a race of creatures in the Inuit mythology of Greenland, as well as the Labrador and Hudson Bay coasts. While the word refers to inland native American tribes, it also denotes a humanoid dog-legged tribe. Merch-www.crypticmerch.com [email protected] Facebook-...
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Seven Gates of Hell
The Seven Gates of Hell feature is a popular piece of urban folklore, a series of portals in the Hellam Township which open an entrance to the fiery pit below. There are many different variations of the tale; though one of the more popular versions links the gates to a former insane asylum on the...
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Bunyip
The Bunyip, in Australian Aboriginal folklore, is a legendary monster said to inhabit the reedy swamps and lagoons of the interior of Australia. The amphibious animal was variously described as having a round head, an elongated neck, and a body resembling that of an ox, hippopotamus, or manatee;...
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Banshee
The banshee is a female spirit and they are considered to be an omen of death. Banshee are said to roam the countryside and can be heard wailing when she predicts a death. The word banshee comes from the Irish bean sí which translates as woman of the fairy mounds. Merch-www.crypticmerch.com...
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Baba Yaga
Baba Yaga, also spelled Baba Jaga, in Slavic folklore, an ogress who steals, cooks, and eats her victims, usually children. A guardian of the fountains of the waters of life, she lives with two or three sisters in a forest hut that spins continually on birds’ legs. Her fence is topped with human...
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Black Dogs
A black dog is a spectral or demonic entity found primarily in the folklore of the British Iles. The black dog is essentially a nocturnal apparition, in some cases a shapeshifter, and is often said to be associated with the Devil or described as a ghost or supernatural hellhound....
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The Legendary Roc
When many people think of a “giant mythological bird”, the first thought that comes to mind is usually the highly colorful and powerful Phoenix, or its relative, the Thunderbird. Well, what if you learned that there is legend of a bird so large and ominous that its mere presence would cast shade…
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Friendly Faun
With just a small, wooden flute, they can hypnotize you with fantastic melodies. Hardly anyone can resist a Faun with a flute, and in truth, the power of their flutes has led some of them to act up, luring travelers into the forest, where they get lost, or stealing the hearts of beautiful maidens...
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Gremlins
Gremlins have become a staple of fiction and inspired many mischievious and/or malicious beings throughout the ages - the most famous of which are arguably the titular monsters of the comedy-horror Gremlins (though these monsters bared little in common with the folkloric creatures)....
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The Fountain of Youth
For the first episode of the new year we are going to be discussing the Fountain of Youth. As a result of the episode's subject we also look into a bit of the life of the one and only Ponce De Leon due to how greatly he is tied into stories regarding the magic fountain, The Fountain of Youth is...
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Gryla and the Yule lads
In this holiday inspired episode we head to Iceland to discuss a hideous mountain which by the name Gryla along with her 13 menacing children as well as her pet cat that eats children only under a very strange circumstance. Merch-www.crypticmerch.com Facebook- @thecrypticcorner Knotty but Nice-...
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Eloko of the rainforest
In This week's episode we discuss a creature said to dwell in the deep rainforests of central Africa. While The creature has no hair on it's body whatsoever grass can be found growing in its place. Don't let the idea of a monster with grass for hair fool you because they are also known to…
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The Infamous Batsquatch
If you ever find yourself in the American northwest keep your eyes peeled for the flying bipedal Bigfoot or better known as the batsquatch. Facebook- @thecryptickorner Merch- www.crypticmerch.com Audible- www.audibletrial.com/thecrypticcorner
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Crude Kappa
In the waters of Japan there can be found an often rude but sometimes dangerous creature called a Kappa. They have been known to cause trouble for humans with their antics however they have been known to cause harm to humans as well. Atop the heads of these strange fish or frog like creatures is…
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The Man-Eating Manticore
In this weeks episode we discuss a creature known as the Manticore which steams from Persian mythology. This man-eating beast is said to have the face of a man but bears multiple rows of teeth that it uses to devour humans as well as a scorpion like tail that it can launch arrow like quills from....
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Vodyanoy of the mill-pond
Have you ever had a hard time while fishing and can't seem to get any bites? Maybe tossing a bit of butter or tobacco would get the attention of a thankful creature that will drive the fish towards you! Or maybe you are walking a bit to close to the water on your way home from the local watering...
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The Devil's Tramping ground
In this weeks episode we talk about a place in my home state of North Carolina referred to as the devil's tramping ground. This is a 40 ft circle in the woods where vegetation refuses to grow and is said to be due to the devil roaming on the earth night after night. Visit www.crypticmerch.com to...
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Tales of Tengu
In this weeks episode we head to Japan to discuss the folklore and history of the Tengu. Are they bird like? maybe dog like? Human like? Turns out its a little of them all!
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Halloween's History
In this bonus episode we briefly dig into the origin of Halloween the holiday we all love! From animal sacrifices to kids going door to door for candy this Holiday has done a lot of changing throughout the ages.
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The Mischievous Pooka
In this weeks episode we discuss a creature from Irish folklore called a Pooka. This creature has been to known to be a bit of a trickster although it has never been depicted harming humans. Take a look on facebook @thecrytpiccorner for updates on upcoming episodes and to see the photo references...
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Spring Heel'd Jack
In todays episode we dig a little into the history of a blue flame breathing tyrant known simply as Spring heel'd Jack. Spring heel'd Jack's name is in reference to this creatures ability to leap great bounds. Some say the creature could even leap over small buildings!
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BONUS Guest ft. Jack Bowman
In this Bonus episode I had the great pleasure of speaking with a New York times best seller as well as the producer and co-creator of wonderful piece of audio fiction entitled "The Springheel'd Jack Saga" which can be found on most listening platforms. Jack give us some behind the production and...
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The Jersey Devil
Some still claim to see this creature today even though sightings date back far enough for Napoleon's brother to have possibly seen this beast! Knotty But Nice can be found using the link below!! Awesome handcrafted products made with love in every stitch! https://linktr.ee/knottybutnicenc
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Beware the Boogeyman
In todays episode we look into the history of the Boogeyman. Where does the name originate? What is he or it? Knotty But Nice can be found using the link below!! Awesome handcrafted products made with love in every stitch! https://linktr.ee/knottybutnicenc
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BONUS Vampires ft. Aaron Sutton
In this bonus episode my good friend Aaron and I discuss some of the early history and lore surrounding vampires as well as some places they can be seen in pop culture.
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The Headless Horseman
In This weeks episode we learn about the history of the headless horseman and how it is portrayed in different parts of the world. We also learn that a version of the horseman can be seen in various anime.
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The Voracious Wendigo
The Wendigo has always been a very visually captivating monster having antlers as well as other very cool features such as an animal skull for a face. Is this the way the creature has always and originally been depicted? The answer might just shock you.
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Bloody Mary Worth
Bloody Mary is probably a name you have heard before or even a spooky game you played as a child. In this episode we are diving into the history of "Bloody Mary" to find out just where it may have originated.
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The Mysterious Mothman
A Bird? A moth? or the Batman??
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Siren's Song
We've all heard the term siren's song before but where does it come from? Whats a siren? is it a mermaid? Well those are the questions I sought out to answer!
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A peek into the history of legends, folklore, and creatures. You’ll be amazed to find out the origins of some of your favorite tales, monsters, and more!
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