Ladies Who Lore

• 23 - Ladies Who Long For the Sea

  In this week’s episode, Lindsay takes a dive into the North Sea with her tale: Selkies. As the Hampton Water Rose flows, the ladies rave about musical theater, toast to Jon Bon Jovi, and crack open a vintage folklore book.TWDepression/Postpartum depressionNonconsensual sexSources:"The Mermaid Wife" and "The Seal Hunter" from Folklore and Legends: Ireland and Scotland, Lippincott 1891."Selky" from Myth and Folklore Wiki"Selkies: Norse Mermaids" from The Viking Rune"Traditional Scottish Selkie Stories" by Graeme, from Scotland’s Stories"The Selkie" from The Story Museum"Selkies and Swan Maidens and Woelfin" by Amy Easterling"Selkies: Irish Myths & Legends Part 4" by Dawn Rainbolt, from Wilderness Ireland"Scottish Water Mythology: Selkies and Kelpies" by Ross Keddie, from Wilderness Scotland"Swan Maiden" from Wikipedia"Selkie Song" by Claudia Daventry, from Fusion Magazine"Selkies: Tragedy Amongst The Tide" by Loralei, from The Urban Siren Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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• 22 - Ladies Who See Double

  In this week’s episode, Jessie shares a lore that’ll have you looking twice in a crowd: Doppelgangers. As Ménage à Trois Midnight is uncorked, the ladies develop a healthy fear of winter sports, predict the future through witchy dreams, and try out nicknames for their listeners. Sources:"Doppelganger" by The Editors of Encyclopaedia Britannica“Doppelgangers and Curious Myths and Stories of Spirit Doubles” by Joanna Gillan from Ancient Origins“Doppleganger: Origins and Meanings” from Communication Generation“The Dark History of Doppelgangers: Famous Historical Figures Who Have Seen Their Own Doppelgangers” by Abby Brenker from Lunatics Project“Things to Consider Should You Happen Upon Your Doppelganger on The Street” by Dennis DiClaudio from The Science Creative Quarterly (Originally from the Haypenny)“Doppelgangers: The Fascinating World of Look-Alikes!" By Psychologs Magazine“You are surprisingly likely to have a living doppelganger” by Zaria Gorvett on BBC"The Human That Is Not Human: Examining the Doppelganger Through David Hume" by Brittnea Anne Holland Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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• 21 - Ladies Who Are Being Watched

  In this week’s episode, Sammy shares a hiking tale that’ll have you looking over your shoulder: The Dark Watchers. As the wine is passed, the ladies share Haunted Mansion ghost stories, evade Trench Foot, and add some new lyrics to the musical Hamilton. TW: Gore Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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• 20 - Ladies Who Blame it on the Stars

  In this week’s episode, Lindsay does an overview of lore’s most ethereal topic: Astrology. As the wine flows, the ladies praise dolphin cadets, dissect the Gregorian calendar, and get kicked out of astronomy class.“Vedic Astrology Guide: Everything to Know.” Skyler Caruso for People.“Lunar vs. Solar Calendars.” Night Sky Tourist.“Spring Equinox 2024: Energy Healers on How to Recharge for the Astrological New Year.”Lisa Stardust for Teen Vogue.“The Origins and Practices of Holidays: Ostara, Holi, and Purim.” Dhruti Bhagat for Boston Public Library.“Ten World Leaders Who Leaned on Astrology for Guidance.” Selme Angulo for Listverse.“Hitler Used Werewolves, Vampires, and Astrology to Brainwash Germany.” JW McCormack for Vice.“Where Do Zodiac Signs Come From? Here's the True History Behind Your Horoscope.” Olivia B. Waxman for Time.“Each Zodiac Sign's Unique Personality Traits, Explained by an Astrologer.”Aliza Kelly for Allure. “The 12 Archetypes of the Zodiac.” Kathryn Hocking. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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• 19 - Ladies Who Wander the Waterways

  In this week’s episode, Jessie shares a haunting tale that’s rocked waterways for ages: La Llorona. As the wine is shared, the ladies dream of heated bathroom floors, embody mean reiki teachers and read another Listener Lore!TWInfanticide, Suicide, Murder, Grief, DeathSources:“La Llorona” by Michelle Castro from Britannica“If You Hear the Cries of La Llorona, Run” by Lauren David from How Stuff Works“La Llorona” by staff at Don Quijote“My mom saw ‘La Llorona’ in Mexico when she was 15” on Reddit by unknown user“The Haunting Tale of La Llorona: Chiles en Nogada” by Amber Carvaly from Mortician in the Kitchen“The Origin of La Llarona” by Amy Fuller from History Today Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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