Monster Lore Tour

94: Kanaima - The Evils That Cat-Men Do

Tonight, the Monster Lore Team explores the darkest rain forests in search of the darkest shaman of the Amazon basin, the Kanaima. These black sorcerers often appear in jaguar form. Are they men, monsters, or both. This  one gets darker than dark, so buckle up.    References: The two Primary Sources: Dark Shamans Kanaima and the Poetics of Violent Death - Neil L. Whitehead | Hikikomori Feral - Academia.edu [https://www.academia.edu/49284713/Dark_Shamans_Kanaima_and_the_Poetics_of_Violent_Death_Neil_L_Whitehead] https://www.academia.edu/49284713/Dark_Shamans_Kanaima_and_the_Poetics_of_Violent_Death_Neil_L_Whitehead [https://www.academia.edu/49284713/Dark_Shamans_Kanaima_and_the_Poetics_of_Violent_Death_Neil_L_Whitehead]   Taryl Janick’s A return to dark shamans: kanaima & the cosmology of threat. University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee   Other references: Shapori & Irariwë & Hekura spirits:  Shamanic Battleground: Magic, Sorcery, and Warrior Shamanism in Venezuela | Zeljko Jokic - Academia.edu [https://www.academia.edu/16340376/Shamanic_Battleground_Magic_Sorcery_and_Warrior_Shamanism_in_Venezuela] https://www.academia.edu/16340376/Shamanic_Battleground_Magic_Sorcery_and_Warrior_Shamanism_in_Venezuela [https://www.academia.edu/16340376/Shamanic_Battleground_Magic_Sorcery_and_Warrior_Shamanism_in_Venezuela]   Tiger shapeshifters: Penard, Frederick Paul, and Arthur Philip Penard. De menschetende Aanbidders der Zonneslang. 3 vols. Paramaribo: H. B. Heyde, 1907.   Therianthropes & ayahuasca visions: Hancock, G. (2007). Supernatural: meetings with the ancient teachers of mankind. The Disinformation Company

BONUS: Krampus Ruins Christmas Special (oh wait, that's MOZ again)

Oh, Oh, Oh No!!! Join us for this very special Christmas ruination special as MOZ digs Krampus out by the roots so we can get to the heart of the lore surrounding this most foul fiend, the still beating heart of a demon that may be lurking in the shadows outside your window as you listen along with the Monster Lore Tour.

93. Interview: Stu vs. Chindi - Staring Down the Beast

Meet Stu, ex-soldier and military intelligence who, when freshly back from the battlefield, stared into the eyes of a Chindi and traveled through the abyss he glimpsed therein to find the light on the other side. You might want to bring a friend. This ride is gonna get scary. itsgettingweird@aol.com [itsgettingweird@aol.com]

Side Trail 92: The Thanksgiving Origin Story

Join us for this holiday special Side Trail where we wrap up our discussion about turtle monsters from Episode 92, tell the tale of Turtle vs. Turkey, and conclude with the original Thanksgiving origin story that started it all. Come on along for this feast of turkey lore for this monstrous holiday special. References: - https://www.ladbible.com/news/tourist-woman-sea-turtle-attack-20220829 [https://www.ladbible.com/news/tourist-woman-sea-turtle-attack-20220829] - https://greekreporter.com/2024/07/19/sea-turtle-attack-greece/ [https://greekreporter.com/2024/07/19/sea-turtle-attack-greece/] - https://www.cherokeephoenix.org/culture/how-the-turkey-got-his-beard/article_8b5de290-4532-549d-8837-fe5acaa54c2b.html [https://www.cherokeephoenix.org/culture/how-the-turkey-got-his-beard/article_8b5de290-4532-549d-8837-fe5acaa54c2b.html] - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chalchiuhtotolin [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chalchiuhtotolin] - https://krazybear.com/native-american-legends/native-american-legend-turkey-the-peace-eagle/ [https://krazybear.com/native-american-legends/native-american-legend-turkey-the-peace-eagle/]

92. TURTLEZILLA!!!

Join us on a journey through space and time as MOZ seeks to discover the nature and origins of the world’s most giant turtle monsters. I should’ve brought my floaties! References: This episode’s primary source: Eberhart, G.M. (2002). Mysterious creatures: a guide to cryptozoology. ABC- CLIO, Inc, CA Turtle dreams and symbolism: Zolar (1963). Zolar’s Encyclopedia & Dictionary of Dreams. Simon & Schuster, NY, p384 Chonkosaurus: https://www.bing.com/search?q=chonkosaurus%20attacks%20kayakers%20MSN.com&qs=n&form=QBRE&sp=-1&lq=0&pq=chonkosaurus%20attacks%20kayakers%20msn.com&sc=0-37&sk=&cvid=8E7B49CCABE341DE862B3765AB81C8CD [https://www.bing.com/search?q=chonkosaurus%20attacks%20kayakers%20MSN.com&qs=n&form=QBRE&sp=-1&lq=0&pq=chonkosaurus%20attacks%20kayakers%20msn.com&sc=0-37&sk=&cvid=8E7B49CCABE341DE862B3765AB81C8CD] Turtle Symbolism: Hull, R.F.C. (1974) C.G. Jung Dreams. Princeton University Press, NY, p231 Giant turtle accounts: The Natural History of Pliny. Translated by Bostock and H.T. Biley https://archive.org/details/naturalhistoryof11855plin [https://archive.org/details/naturalhistoryof11855plin]  More gigantic turtle accounts: Gould, C. (1995). Mythical monsters. Semate, London, p74-76 Kashyapa or Turtle Man: Campbell, J. (1973). The hero with a thousand faces. Bollingen/Princeton, NJ, p178’ Ao: Ao (turtle) – Wikipedia [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ao_(turtle)] https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ao_(turtle) [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ao_(turtle)] The Dragon Turtle: Bane, T. (2016). Encyclopedia of beasts and monsters in myth, legend and folklore. Mcfarland & Co, p328 Wu un: Werner E.T.C (1994). Myths and legends of China. Dover, NY, p324 Glooskap: Leland, C.G. (1884). The Algonquin legends of New England: or, myths and folk lore of the Micmac, Passamaquoddy, and Penobscot tribes. Lu Dja Lako, Strong Toad & Sggeargert: Bane, T. (2016). Encyclopedia of beasts and monsters in myth, legend and folklore. Mcfarland & Co. Oquao: Mysterious Creatures of Colonial America | Historical Society of Pennsylvania [https://hsp.org/blogs/hidden-histories/mysterious-creatures-of-colonial-america] https://hsp.org/blogs/hidden-histories/mysterious-creatures-of-colonial-america [https://hsp.org/blogs/hidden-histories/mysterious-creatures-of-colonial-america] Kappa: Frydman, J. (2022). Japanese myths: a guide to gods, heroes and spirits.   Thames & Hudson, p183-194 More Kappa facts Ashkenazi, M. (2003). Handbook of Japanese mythology. Bloomsbury Academic, p195-196 Best Defense: Frigiola, H. (2019). Monsters and mythical creatures: from around the world. Schiffer Publishing, PA, p181 Kappa evolution: Musharbash, Y., & Presterudstuen, G.H. (2014). Monster anthropology in Australasia and beyond. Academia.edu, p17