Loremen Podcast Loremen S5Ep40 - Cornish Terrors
Jul 11, 2024
Dive into chilling tales of devils and eerie sounds, like the haunting echo of hooves. Enjoy whimsical banter as hosts navigate local legends during a late-night drive to Cornwall. Laugh along with ghostly mix-ups between Dorset and Cornwall, entwined with rich folklore. Hear about quirky characters like Terry Top and absurd tales filled with witches and demons. The playful discussions not only highlight the supernatural but also weave in personal anecdotes, making for an entertaining journey through Cornish culture.
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The Ghost of Lou Island
- A woman staying on Lou Island in 1850 saw a tall, aristocratic ghost with long fingers vanish through a wall.
- Later, a skeleton matching the ghost's description was exhumed on the island.
The Ghosts of Trove
- The Loveless family's home in Trove is haunted by children picking wildflowers and a housekeeper's spinning wheel.
- The housekeeper must card black wool until it's white and spin yarn for her shroud.
Duffy and the Devil
- Duffy, a maid, makes a deal with a devil named Terry Top to spin yarn for her, but he'll take her soul in three years unless she guesses his name.
- The Squire she works for overhears the devil singing his name, allowing Duffy to escape the deal.