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Ep49 High Strangeness- Scary Book of Christmas Lore with Tim Rayborn

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Exploring Terrifying Holiday Folklore with Tim Rayborn

In this episode of High Strangeness, host Tony discusses eerie Christmas folklore with special guest Tim Rayborn, a historian and writer known for his expertise in medieval studies and the bizarre. Rayborn, who has authored 'The Scary Book of Christmas Lore,' shares intriguing tales such as the frightening Krampus and the Icelandic Yule Cat. They also explore the origins of Christmas traditions, touching on pagan and Christian elements, and delve into chilling legends from various cultures, including Japan's Yuki Onna. Rayborn's insights reveal how ancient fears and folklore continue to influence modern celebrations. Special attention is given to preserving these unique cultural myths in today's world.

00:00 Welcome to High Strangeness

00:57 Introducing the Guest: Tim, the Historian and Musician

03:34 Tim's Journey and Interests

05:56 The Dark Side of Christmas Lore

07:47 Origins of Christmas and Winter Celebrations

15:18 Krampus and St. Nicholas: The Dark Duo

21:54 Krampus Celebrations Around the World

30:34 The Terrifying Yule Cat of Iceland

32:07 Origins and Legends of the Yule Cat

33:41 Cryptids and Creatures of the Night

35:19 The Boundary Between Civilization and the Wild

35:56 Modern Cryptid Sightings and Folklore

36:45 The Essence of Fear in Folktales

37:34 The Thrill of Fear and Horror

38:24 Fairies, UFOs, and Ancient Creatures

39:29 Exploring Global Cryptids and Folklore

46:22 The Mystery of Frau Perchta

50:07 Yuki Onna: The Japanese Snow Woman

54:35 Concluding Thoughts and Future Projects

Check out the High Strangeness Website for all else and other podcast episodes going on with this podcast show.

Website: Highstrangenesshow.com

Tim Rayborn (Author)

https://timrayborn.com/

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66 episoade

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Exploring Terrifying Holiday Folklore with Tim Rayborn

In this episode of High Strangeness, host Tony discusses eerie Christmas folklore with special guest Tim Rayborn, a historian and writer known for his expertise in medieval studies and the bizarre. Rayborn, who has authored 'The Scary Book of Christmas Lore,' shares intriguing tales such as the frightening Krampus and the Icelandic Yule Cat. They also explore the origins of Christmas traditions, touching on pagan and Christian elements, and delve into chilling legends from various cultures, including Japan's Yuki Onna. Rayborn's insights reveal how ancient fears and folklore continue to influence modern celebrations. Special attention is given to preserving these unique cultural myths in today's world.

00:00 Welcome to High Strangeness

00:57 Introducing the Guest: Tim, the Historian and Musician

03:34 Tim's Journey and Interests

05:56 The Dark Side of Christmas Lore

07:47 Origins of Christmas and Winter Celebrations

15:18 Krampus and St. Nicholas: The Dark Duo

21:54 Krampus Celebrations Around the World

30:34 The Terrifying Yule Cat of Iceland

32:07 Origins and Legends of the Yule Cat

33:41 Cryptids and Creatures of the Night

35:19 The Boundary Between Civilization and the Wild

35:56 Modern Cryptid Sightings and Folklore

36:45 The Essence of Fear in Folktales

37:34 The Thrill of Fear and Horror

38:24 Fairies, UFOs, and Ancient Creatures

39:29 Exploring Global Cryptids and Folklore

46:22 The Mystery of Frau Perchta

50:07 Yuki Onna: The Japanese Snow Woman

54:35 Concluding Thoughts and Future Projects

Check out the High Strangeness Website for all else and other podcast episodes going on with this podcast show.

Website: Highstrangenesshow.com

Tim Rayborn (Author)

https://timrayborn.com/

  continue reading

66 episoade

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