Lore Lore 252: Until Death
Apr 22, 2024
Discover terrifying tales of eternal love beyond death, from ghost brides in different cultures to eerie Victorian spiritualist events. Dive into the haunting story of a bride who vanishes during a wedding game and the extravagant wedding of Lavigna Warren and General Tom Thumb. Explore the evolution of wedding cakes from ancient traditions to opulent creations.
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Man Who Cut A Mountain For Love
- Dasarath Manji lost his wife when a mountain blocked access to a hospital, so he began carving a road himself with a hammer and chisel.
- Over 22 years he created a 360-foot tunnel that cut travel from 35 to under 10 miles, earning him the nickname 'Mountain Man.'
Ghost Marriages Solve Social Problems
- Ghost marriages persist as social solutions to stigma and family obligations across cultures.
- They manage lineage, avoid dishonor, and provide social stability even when one or both spouses are deceased.
Japanese Doll Weddings After War
- During the 1930s many Japanese families married deceased sons to Jizo figurines acting as compassionate partners.
- Those dolls were mass-produced and could cost as much as 40,000 yen, becoming a commercial industry.