Myths and Legends

340: Halloween: The Night that the Skeletons Came to Life

Oct 25, 2023
A Halloween tale of a specter bridegroom and the remarkable Lenora. Count von Altenberg captivates Lenora's attention during a feast. Lenora anxiously waits for her beloved William's return from battle. Lenora's visit to the eerie church takes a gruesome turn. Exploring Washington Irving's folktale and the Japanese creature known as the Katakira Uwa.
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1
Introduction
00:00 • 2min
2
Preparing for the Festival
02:29 • 4min
3
Arrival of Count von Altenberg and Whispers at the Feast
06:20 • 4min
4
Waiting for William's Return
10:49 • 2min
5
A Haunting Reunion
12:44 • 22min
6
The Spector Bridegroom and the Katakira Uwa
34:27 • 3min