Lore Episode 264: Engine Trouble
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Oct 7, 2024 This episode uncovers the chilling intersection of speed and legend, linking ancient myths like Phaeton's rebellion to modern teenage angst. Haunting tales revolve around cursed vehicles, including Lady Howard's carriage and Bonnie and Clyde's infamous car. The tragic story of James Dean and his doomed Porsche unveils the eerie folklore shadowing the automotive world. Additionally, it explores overcoming fears and investing in the future, highlighted by the haunting legacy of a WWII bomber's desperate survivors.
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Phaeton's Folly
- Phaeton, son of Helios, borrowed his father's sun chariot.
- He lost control, scorching Africa and creating the Sahara Desert, before Zeus killed him.
Taraxipus and Chariot Races
- The Taraxipus, a horse-disturbing ghost, haunted racetracks, causing chariot crashes.
- King Oenomaus's rigged chariot race led to his death and the creation of a Charaxipus.
Lady Howard's Carriage
- Lady Howard of Tavistock, rumored to have murdered her husbands, is said to haunt Fitzhouse.
- Her ghostly carriage, made of bones, travels to Oakhampton Castle to pick a blade of grass as punishment.