Stuff To Blow Your Mind Saint Swithin's Revenge
Aug 12, 2025
Celebrate Saint Swithin's Day with an exploration of its fascinating folklore and the eerie weather predictions linked to it. Discover the striking connections between the day and horror rock, particularly through Rocky Erickson's chilling lyrics. Delve into the life of St. Swithin, where history and myth converge through miraculous tales and cultural superstitions. Unravel the stories surrounding St. Swithin's burial wishes that shaped weather lore and reveal how ancient beliefs echo in today’s meteorology.
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Rocky Erickson's Birthday Tie-In
- Joe first learned of St. Swithin through Rocky Erickson's lyric mentioning the saint in
The 40-Day Weather Proverb
- The popular proverb says weather on July 15 predicts the next 40 days: rain means rain, fair means fair.
- The hosts highlight this as the cultural reason St. Swithin endures in public memory.
Sparse Historical Core Behind The Legend
- Historians confirm a real Swithin lived circa 800–862 and served as Bishop of Winchester.
- Most details of the saint's life were later legendary accretions, not contemporary sainthood.
