Haunted Cosmos

Faeries, Ghosts, and High Strangeness in the Vietnam War

Mar 5, 2025
Delve into the eerie tales from the Vietnam War, where soldiers faced mysterious humanoid beings and unsettling creatures known as 'rock apes.' Unravel the bizarre blend of folklore and combat as soldiers encountered absurdity amidst chaos. Engage with discussions on spiritual warfare, UFO sightings, and the moral complexities of military interventions. Explore the shadows of history and personal narratives that reflect deeper spiritual themes in a unique exploration of courage, risk-taking, and the supernatural.
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ANECDOTE

Rock Ape Encounter

  • Six American soldiers encountered several hairy, bipedal creatures in the Vietnamese jungle.
  • The creatures, though shot multiple times, retreated into the forest, leaving only blood and tracks.
INSIGHT

Southeast Asian Forests

  • The forests of Southeast Asia hold mystery and a sense of the primordial.
  • These areas spark unease in modern man, unaccustomed to untamed wilderness.
ANECDOTE

Ngoi Rung

  • Local tribes in Kontum spoke of the Ngoi Rung, forest people, who were neither human nor beast.
  • These creatures were said to shift between friend and foe, exhibiting strange abilities.
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