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Exploring the Sensational and Scary in Our Spooky Universe

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China Is Hiring a Monkey King, No Supernatural Powers Required

2024-01-12
By: Courtney Mroch
On: January 12, 2024
In: Myths, Legends and Lore, News

Are you a big fan of caves, bananas, and the Chinese legend of the Monkey King? If so, the Wuzhishan Scenic Area has a job for you. Or had. The position has probably been filled by now, but if there’s ever an opening again, let’s investigate what the job entailsContinue Reading

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Is Elves on Netflix based on Scandinavia’s Nisse legend?

2021-12-01
By: Courtney Mroch
On: December 1, 2021
In: Entertainment, Myths, Legends and Lore

The Danish title of Netflix’s new series Elves is Nisser, which caught my eye because I wondered if that was the same thing as a nisse. Was “nisser” the plural form of it? Nisse was one of the legends I examined in “Beyond Krampus: Four Other Creepy Christmas Traditions from AroundContinue Reading

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Legendary Eats: A New Spooky Sandwich Shop in Lexington, VA

2020-08-14
By: Courtney Mroch
On: August 14, 2020
In: Eerie Eateries & Pubs, Haunted Places

Legendary Eats is a new eerie eaterie in Lexington, Virginia, that serves spooky sandwich creations named after myths and legends like Sasquatch, the Jersey Devil, Nessie and El Cuco. I saw a story about them from WSET.com that included a post about their menu from their Facebook page. At first,Continue Reading

Ancient Myths and Their Monsters Hungry for the Sun

2017-08-26
By: Kelsey Morgan
On: August 26, 2017
In: Lifestyle, Mysterious, Not Haunted

I’m sure many, like me, were absolutely entranced by the idea of a solar eclipse that crossed the entirety of the United States, something that hasn’t been seen for years, and won’t be seen again for many more. With eclipse glasses, t-shirts, and other swag-related marketing campaign tactics up thereContinue Reading

Searching for Medusa in Istanbul’s Basilica Cistern

2011-12-12
By: Courtney Mroch
On: December 12, 2011
In: History, Mysterious, Travel

Taner, one of the front desk staff at our hotel, was loaded with great tips. The one I liked best was when he suggested we check out the Basilica Cistern and look for Medusa. I’m a huge Greek and Roman mythology fan. Medusa immediately piqued my interest. We got directionsContinue Reading

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