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Lore

Deeper Lore: 244 (113, 122, & 128)

Jan 4, 2024
Discover bizarre and gruesome relics, including medicinal cannibalism and the folklore surrounding touching a human corpse, in this deeper look into the subject matter of the recent episode of Lore.
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Quick takeaways

  • Relics in the Catholic Church involve a wide array of human body parts used for post-death purposes, including consuming blood and using ground-up mummified remains.
  • Episode recommendations include exploring the intersection between human bodies and the legal system, as well as the folklore associated with touching a human corpse.

Deep dives

The Classification of Relics and Gruesome Examples

In this bonus episode, Aaron discusses the classification system of relics, particularly in the Catholic Church. He explores the different types of relics and delves into some of the most bizarre and gruesome examples. The episode highlights the expansive and surprising nature of using human body parts for post-death purposes.

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