Monster Lore Tour

In this concluding (for now) episode on the Trickster-Monster Complex, we explore the roles of tricksters and monsters across cultures, mythologies, and consciousness states. We delve into archetypes like Hecate, Morgana Le Fay, and the trickster's influence on societal norms, portals, and spiritual transformations.
References:
Primary Sources
Hansen, George P. (2001), The Trickster and the Paranormal , Xlibris corp.
Hyde, Lewis (1997). Trickster Makes this World: Mischief. Myth, and Art. Farrar, Straus & Giroux
Pelton, Robert D. (1980). The Trickster in West Africa A study of Mythic irony and sacred delight. California Press
Basso, Ellen B. (1987). In Favor of Deceit: a Study of Tricksters in and Amazonian Society. University of Arizona Press, Tucson
Other Sources
Rangda at the crossroads: Nadeau, K. (Nov 2020). Dancing around the Cauldron with Rangda, the Balinese widow-witch: Exploring gender relations and attitudes toward women and children in Southeast Asia . Department of Anthropology, California State University, p
Trickster archetype in the group dynamic: The Richards in Jung to live by:
Understanding the Trickster "Archetype": How to Answer its Riddle - YouTube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JN25Nmp9HLs
Boundary & Ritual: Turner, V.W. (1969) Ritual Process, Cornell University, forward p vii
Trickster overlap: Van Gennep, Arnold (1909), The Rites of Passage, University of Chicago Press
Chaldean Oracles and Hekate: Johnston, Sarah I. (1990). Hekate Soteira, Scholars Press
Kurdaitcha of the Warlpiri: Musharbash, Y., & Presterudstuen, G.H. (2014). Monster anthropology in Australasia and beyond. Academia.edu p144,p153-154

Explore the fascinating world of tricksters across cultures, mythologies, and folklore, uncovering their roles as shapeshifters, boundary crossers, and cultural transformers. This episode delves into archetypes like Hermes, Coyote, and Sun Wukong, revealing how tricksters embody humanity's curiosity, chaos, creativity, and transformation; and their role at portals and crossroads of change.
References:
Primary Sources
Hansen, George P. (2001), The Trickster and the Paranormal , Xlibris corp.
Hyde, Lewis (1997). Trickster Makes this World: Mischief. Myth, and Art. Farrar, Straus & Giroux
Pelton, Robert D. (1980). The Trickster in West Africa A study of Mythic irony and sacred delight. California Press
Basso, Ellen B. (1987). In Favor of Deceit: a Study of Tricksters in and Amazonian Society. University of Arizona Press, Tucson
Other Sources:
Trickster origins: The Trickster Archetype: Tracing the Trickster Myths to Their Proto-Trickster Roots https://etd.ohiolink.edu/apexprod/rws_etd/send_file/send?accession=toledo1300928452&disposition=inline p33
Archaic levels of the trickster & On Hermes: Jung, C.G. (1964). Man & his symbols. Doubleday, P151 & 156
Nanobozho: Voegelin, Ermine W. (1984). The Funk & Wagnalls Standard Dictionary of Folklore Mythology and Legend. Harper Collins Publishers, San Francisco, p783
Kushtaka: The Fearsome Alaskan Tlingit Kushtaka: If it’s not One Thing, it’s an Otter – EsoterX https://esoterx.com/2013/01/09/the-fearsome-alaskan-tlingit-kushtaka-if-its-not-one-thing-its-an-otter/
Hlakanyana: Sherman, Josepha (1996). Trickster tales: forty folk stories from around the world.
Zulu Tricksters (Pratt covering Wissler. C.): Pratt, C. (2007). Encyclopedia of shamanism (Vol 2). Rosen Publishing Group, Inc. p564

In this episode, we explore the fascinating world of tricksters, ghosts, and liminal spaces, delving into myth, paranormal phenomena, and personal stories that challenge our understanding of reality. Join us for a deep dive into archetypes, chaos, and the hidden energies that shape our lives.
References:
Primary Sources
Hansen, George P. (2001), The Trickster and the Paranormal , Xlibris corp.
Hyde, Lewis (1997). Trickster Makes this World: Mischief. Myth, and Art. Farrar, Straus & Giroux
Pelton, Robert D. (1980). The Trickster in West Africa A study of Mythic irony and sacred delight. California Press
Basso, Ellen B. (1987). In Favor of Deceit: a Study of Tricksters in and Amazonian Society. University of Arizona Press, Tucson
Other sources
Juggler and trickster overlap: Pratt, C. (2007). Encyclopedia of shamanism (Vol 2). Rosen Publishing Group, Inc.
Avoid identifying with an archetype: Jung, Carl G. (1959). The Archetypes and the Collective Unconscious. Princeton University Press, Collective works Bollingen Series, p103-104

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
 
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
 
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

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. 

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
 
 
 

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://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://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chalchiuhtotolin
- https://krazybear.com/native-american-legends/native-american-legend-turkey-the-peace-eagle/
 

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
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
 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)
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
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
 

Join us for our special Halloween Side Trail release. This Side Trail comes in three parts:
1- Three Books: MOZ gives Bone the Tarot Pratchett treatment....
2- Three Faces: Come along as we visit the "Hill of Death" and discuss the Three-Faced Corleck Head....
3- Three Interlopers: We welcome the newest member of the Interstellar Interlopers Club, 3I/Atlas, to the MLT Space Weirdness Hall of Fame.
 
References:
Three-Faces:
https://www.livescience.com/archaeology/corleck-head-a-spooky-three-faced-celtic-sculpture-found-on-the-hill-of-death-in-ireland-and-it-may-have-been-connected-to-human-sacrifice-1-900-years-ago
https://nigelborrington.com/2015/05/28/the-number-three-in-pagan-mythology-triple-deity-sculpture/
Three Interlopers:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TPLwBU9G_Xw
 
 

Join us as Jeremy leads MOZ and Bone through a plethora of ghost stories, covering all of the ways in which you may be haunted.
 
References:
The New Hampshire Patriot – Thursday Oct 1, 1885: https://tile.loc.gov/storage-services/service/ndnp/nhd/batch_nhd_hale_ver01/data/sn84020381/0054286865A/1885100101/1139.pdf
The Home Advocate (Farmerville, LA) – Friday Oct 2, 1885:
https://tile.loc.gov/storage-services/service/ndnp/lu/batch_lu_oddish_ver01/data/sn88064297/00295878642/1885100201/0123.pdf
The Herald, Big Stone City, SD – Friday Oct 2 1885
https://tile.loc.gov/storage-services/service/ndnp/sdhi/batch_sdhi_cayman_ver01/data/sn00065152/00279523362/1885100201/0540.pdf
Witch of Endor: https://tile.loc.gov/storage-services/service/ndnp/mohi/batch_mohi_felice_ver01/data/sn89066620/00200292273/1905050401/0119.pdf
River Falls Journal, River Falls, Wis. – Thursday Oct 29, 1885: https://www.loc.gov/resource/sn85033255/1885-10-29/ed-1/?sp=3&q=ghost&st=image&r=0.524,0.86,0.355,0.139,0
The Hawaiian gazette (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]), Tuesday November 3, 1885: https://www.loc.gov/resource/sn83025121/1885-11-03/ed-1/?sp=4&q=ghost&r=0.301,0.032,0.216,0.085,0
Detroit evening times (Detroit, Mich), March 5, 1944: https://www.loc.gov/resource/sn88063294/1944-03-05/ed-1/?sp=66&q=poltergeist&r=0.478,0.895,0.222,0.087,0
Detroit evening times (Detroit, Mich), July 12, 1942: https://www.loc.gov/resource/sn88063294/1942-07-12/ed-1/?sp=79&q=poltergeist&r=-0.188,0.297,0.845,0.332,0
Buzzfeed: https://www.buzzfeed.com/dannicaramirez/inexplicably-bizarre-stories-november
Oct 1, 1885 A SENATOR'S GHOST STORY:
https://tile.loc.gov/storage-services/service/ndnp/ndhi/batch_ndhi_hazen_ver01/data/sn85042405/00212478714/1885100101/0817.pdf