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The Hidden Passage
by Christian Beliukevičius
A documentary-style podcast that explores the supernatural by recalling the beliefs of the past to inform the present. Delving into mythology, the occult, high strangeness, and alternative history, the show draws from philosophic, spiritual, and scientific perspectives to contemplate our greatest mysteries.
Episodes
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Enchanted World Pt. II: Anatomy of the Spell
Send a Message In this episode we dissect the anatomy of the magical rite, tracing the recurring structures hidden beneath thousands of years of magical practice. Across cultures and historical periods, magic displays an extraordinary diversity of forms—but beneath that diversity are persistent...
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Enchanted World: The Flow of Power | Magic’s First Principles
Send a Message What is magic? Before spells, charms, talismans, and grimoires, there was a more fundamental question: what is the power that makes magic possible? In this episode of The Hidden Passage, we explore magical power as it appears across cultures, religions, folklore traditions, and...
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Spirits of Winter: Seasonal Metaphysics & The Shaping of The Human Soul
Send a Message Winter has long been understood as more than a season of cold and scarcity. Across myth, folklore, and esoteric tradition, it marked a profound metaphysical turning inward — a time when the Earth was believed to “inhale,” drawing life, spirit, and consciousness back toward its…
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Mythic Reality: The Secret Origins of Story | Otherworld Journey, Death Messengers— Symbols Unveiled
Send a Message ✨ ANNOUNCEMENT — Gloaming Vale is now open ✨ For the first time, I’m opening a space where all of us can gather — a village & occultural hub situated on the border between worlds, built for anyone drawn to the mysteries, folklore, strange encounters, and anything else explored on…
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The Twice-Born — Ancient Rites of Revelation & The Secret of Alchemy | Mechanics of Initiation
Send a Message A journey through the ancient mystery of spiritual transformation — from the death of the old self to the birth of the divine within. Across myth and mysticism, every true initiation burns away illusion: Odin hanging on the tree, Hermes beholding the fire of creation, shamans torn...
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The Knock of the Spirit — How Cunning Folk, Shamans Met Their Familiars | Root of the Hero’s Journey
Send a Message What is the true beginning of the occult path? In folklore and magical tradition, the first stage of initiation often begins with a supernatural knock - an unshakable call from the otherworld. In this episode, we trace the phenomenon through cunning folk and witchcraft lore, spirit...
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When Imagination Becomes Reality: Spiritual Forces Born from the Mind
Send a Message What if the entities we encounter in dreams, visions, or paranormal experiences aren’t entirely external… but also not entirely imaginary? In this episode, we explore the mysterious world of thought-forms—psychic constructs created by intense emotion, belief, and concentrated…
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Phantasmagoria: The True Identity of the Specters That Haunt Us
Send a Message The astral realm is a world in flux—where spirits take form, emotions sculpt the landscape, and unseen entities move through the shifting tides of thought and energy. In this episode, we explore the beings that inhabit this plane, from nature spirits (fairies) and elementals to the...
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Our Twin World: Astral Mechanics | Records of the Astral Light
Send a Message Note: I used an AI voice morph to narrate the story for entertainment purposes only; it’s not meant to resemble/impersonate the person who shared it. Same will apply to other stories throughout this series. If you’d like to share your story to have featured in an episode, email me...
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Habitations of Darkness 2: “Where Is Your O' God?” | King Philip's War | Cosmoses in Collision
Send a Message This video explores the spiritual and supernatural elements of King Philip’s War, a 17th century brutal conflict between Algonquin Native American tribes of southeastern New England and English colonists. It focuses on the religious paradigms on both sides which greatly influenced...
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Supernatural Spaces 3: The Old, Straight Track | Ley Lines | Energy Grid | Riding the Dragon
Send a Message In this installment of the sacred space series we explore theories regarding currents of supernatural energy believed to form a networking system of vital force throughout the world. We begin with an introduction to Alfred Watkins’s theory of ley lines, straight alignments of…
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Habitations of Darkness 1: Spiritual Mysteries in Colonial America | Native v. Puritan Perspectives
Send a Message This episode covers the religious history of New England, beginning with the first migrations of the Clovis people, to the journey of the pilgrims to Massachusetts and through the early colonial period, leading up to the beginning of King Philip’s War. We explore the spiritual...
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Supernatural Spaces 2: Where Spirits, Gods, & Monsters Dwell | Earth Magick | Portals Between Realms
Send a Message In this episode we investigate on a deeper level the facets of sacred space, beginning with how these special locations were identified in the landscape through ecstatic experience and divination, to how they were used by magical practitioners, and the spirits and other beings…
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Supernatural Spaces 1: Creation Mysteries | How Spirit Shaped the Cosmos | Center of the World
Send a Message Part 1 of our exploration of Earth’s supernatural mysteries. The ancients believed that certain places in the world held great spiritual power and sought to live near and utilize them. What was it about these sites that had, and continue to have, such a profound effect on humanity?...
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Atlantis, The Lost Continent Part 2: Seeders of Civilization
Send a Message In the conclusion to our study of Atlantis, we dive into myths regarding "culture heroes", such as Quetzalcoatl and Oannes, mysterious divine beings who came from distant lands bearing gifts of knowledge which jumpstarted the great civilizations of the ancient world (Mesoamerca,...
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Encounters With The Unknown 3 (Part 2)
Send a Message In the conclusion to the third installment of the series, we hear stories regarding Mexican fairy faith, demonic obsession, and a wrong turn during a drive that leads to another dimension. I also go over a few of my own out of body experiences involving astral visitors, and we…
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Atlantis, The Lost Continent Part 1: When Death Danced Upon The Earth
Send a Message "History became legend, legend became myth."- J.R.R Tolkien In this episode we cover the original story of the fabled lost civilization as recorded by Plato. Then, we will look at the universal flood myth as a possible account of the cataclysm that destroyed Atlantis, exploring...
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Encounters with the Unknown 3: Almost Human
Send a Message In this continuation of the encounters with the unknown series, we descend into the uncanny valley to hear some more incredible true accounts of the supernatural, dealing with entities, that, perhaps were once human. Witches, vampires (graveyard variety & psychic), and of course,...
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Santa Claus, the Mushroom Shaman, Planetary Elf God
Send a Message In this episode we explore the mysterious origins of Santa Claus. We will cover three alternative theories, firstly, that Santa was based on Siberian shamanism and hallucinogenic mushrooms, secondly, that he was based on fairy folklore, and third, that he is a representation of the...
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Midwinter: Saturnalia, Yule, & The Origins of Christmas
Send a Message The period of time from late December to early January was spiritually significant to ancient cultures. The ancient midwinter festivals directly shaped our Christmas and New Year's holidays. This episode traces the history from the very beginning all the way to modern day…
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Walkers Between the Worlds: Shamanism as a Global Phenomenon
Send a Message In this episode we explore the ins and outs of shamanism, the art of working with spirits and traveling to other realms. Beginning with its roots in Siberia, we will connect it with similar traditions around the world, examining everything from ancient cave art to studies on…
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Vampires (Part 2): Spectral Siphoning, Hungry Ghouls, & Cannibal Witches
Send a Message In the conclusion to our investigation into vampires, we speculate on the possible reality behind the phenomenon, and discuss its variations, from spectral energy vampires, to grave-plundering ghouls, to vampiric witches and sorcerers, referencing historical accounts and...
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Vampires (Part 1): Blood-Drinking Revenants & Sanguine Spiritual Mysteries
Send a Message In this episode we explore the history of vampire beliefs as they are found all over the world, and retell alleged true historical accounts. In the latter part of the show, we explore spiritual mystery of blood in ancient religions and the occult. Humanity’s fascination with its...
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Samhain: When the Summer Goes to Its Rest
Send a Message Explore the ancient Gaelic winter festival of Samhain and its influence on Halloween. This was a time when this world and the Otherworld intersected, and supernatural beings of all kinds roamed the earth. What was the religious significance of the beginning of winter to the…
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The Left Hand of God: A History of Demons (Part 2)
Send a Message In the conclusion to this study of demons we discuss their role in the spiritual ecosystem and connect historical understanding with current issues relating to psychology and culture, analyzing a bone-chilling modern case study of a possible demonic possession. Support the show All...
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The Left Hand of God: A History of Demons (Part 1)
Send a Message In this episode we explore the origin of demons and the development of this concept throughout history, from Mesopotamia to medieval magicians. Support the show All episodes are available in video format on YouTube Send your personal experiences (spiritual, paranormal), questions,...
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Encounters With The Unknown 2
Send a Message The conclusion to this two-part episode recounts a series of spine-tingling true paranormal experiences, covering a variety of high strangeness phenomena. Ghosts, djinn, and dogman are all accounted for in part 2, followed by commentary that analyzes these stories, explaining some…
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Encounters With The Unknown 1
Send a Message This two-part episode recounts a series of spine-tingling true paranormal experiences, covering a variety of high strangeness phenomena. Gnomes, shadow/ light people, and skinwalkers, are all accounted for in part 1, followed by commentary that analyzes these stories, explaining…
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In Death Reborn: The Origins of Easter
Send a Message This episode explores the mythological themes of renewal and rebirth associated with the spring season, tracing their roots from the worship of solar deities, through the emergence of the dying-resurrecting god, to modern day Easter, detailing the rich history and symbolism...
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Fairy Faith, Fairy Fear (Part 3)
Send a Message In the conclusion to this series, we ruminate on the possible origins and psychological/ metaphysical implications of faerie belief. Are these creatures a product of the mind, real, or somewhere in between? This episode also includes more mystifying encounters with these beings....
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Fairy Faith, Fairy Fear (Part 2)
Send a Message Part two examines faerie folklore further, detailing the extensive beliefs regarding the nature of these beings, including more classical tales and even one modern sighting. In the latter part, we begin to discuss the implication of such myths as analyzed through a twenty-first...
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Fairy Faith, Fairy Fear (Part 1)
Send a Message An in-depth look at folklore’s most notorious trickster. Drawing from history, folklore, and interviews, this series will provide everything you want to know (and maybe more) about the good folk. Discover the true ancient origins of these beings, which are a far cry from the likes…
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
A documentary-style podcast that explores the supernatural by recalling the beliefs of the past to inform the present. Delving into mythology, the occult, high strangeness, and alternative history, the show draws from philosophic, spiritual, and scientific perspectives to contemplate our greatest mysteries.
HOSTED BY
Christian Beliukevičius
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A documentary-style podcast that explores the supernatural by recalling the beliefs of the past to inform the present. Delving into mythology, the occult, high strangeness, and alternative history, the show draws from philosophic, spiritual, and scientific perspectives to contemplate our greatest...
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The Hidden Passage is created and hosted by Christian Beliukevičius.
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