Lore Deeper Lore: 256 (13, 127, & 221)
Jun 20, 2024
Explore the fascinating connection between curses and folklore with stories of cursed rings, Sir Mortimer Wheeler, and J.R.R. Tolkien. Dive deeper into the topic by checking out related episodes 13, 127, and 221 for more eerie tales.
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Deeper Lore's Purpose
- Deeper Lore aims to guide superfans to related catalog episodes rather than chase downloads.
- Aaron frames the series as a practical tool for contextual exploration of themes across the Lore archive.
Curses Are Universal Folklore
- Curses are a nearly universal element of folklore found across cultures and eras.
- Aaron highlights a striking archaeological link that underscores how pervasive curse beliefs can be.
The Ring, The Tablet, And Tolkien
- Sir Mortimer Wheeler found two objects connected by the same Roman name: a ring and a curse tablet.
- J.R.R. Tolkien helped unravel the Latin inscription linking Senecianus to the lost ring.