Lore Deeper Lore: 297 (11, 83, & 113)
Jan 15, 2026
Explore the chilling concept of blood libel and its dark historical impact. Discover the tragic tales of changelings that once led to murders in Ireland. Delve into the harmful stereotypes about Romani people that still resonate today. Uncover the fascinating interplay of folklore and medicinal practices in folk belief. Each topic reveals a layer of humanity's complex relationship with myth and prejudice.
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Extend The Theme With Deeper Lore
- Use the Deeper Lore episodes to extend and deepen the theme from the main episode you just heard.
- Aaron Mahnke advises listening to related older episodes to keep the topic's context alive over the weekend.
When Folklore Becomes Deadly
- Folklore can transform falsehoods into deadly popular beliefs that justify violence.
- Aaron Mahnke highlights blood libel as an example where superstition had tragic real-world consequences.
Changelings And Tragic Murders
- Episode 11, Black Stockings, recounts how belief in changelings led to murders in Ireland over centuries.
- Aaron Mahnke recommends it as a related example to the themes in Bloody.