Monster Lore Tour

A compilation of Side Trails 87, 88 & 89.
Side Trail 87:
MOZ dives ever deeper into the lore of the Skin....walkers. Follow along if you dare!
References:
O’Brien, C. (99). Stalking the Tricksters: Shapeshifters, Skinwalkers, Dark Adepts, and 2012. Adventures Unlimited Press, Ill, p117-118.
 
Side Trail 88:
In this Side Trail excursion, we discuss the seven escapes of Winnie Ruth Judd, and the ultimate conclusion to her tragic saga.
- Jana Bommersbach’s book was the primary source for Ruth’s story overall: Bommersbach, Jana. The Trunk Murderess: Winnie Ruth Judd: The Truth About an American Crime Legend Revealed at Last. Simon & Schuster, 1992.
 
Side Trail 89:
Jeremy shares his most recent personal paranormal happening in this special US Files Edition. He and three friends were in a much visited magma tube outside of Flagstaff when something very strange happened. Was that a Tommy they heard Knocking? Come on in and listen for yourself....

Tonight the MLT crew dive deep into the feline gloom as the MLT tour bus heads from the jungles of Africa to their counterparts in South America in search of Big Cat shapeshifters. Were-leopards and Jaguar Shaman beware, as MOZ attempts to totally Velma this mystery and gets all jinkies with it. 
Endless gratitude to Mr. Tim Leavy @ https://www.timleavy.com/ for crafting us the greatest theme song in the paranormal realms.
References:
Primary Source:
Hurn, S. (2017). Anthropology and cryptozoology: exploring encounters with mysterious creatures. Routledge, NY
 
This episode primarily discusses the anthropological work and findings of Michael Heniese (the Naga tiger-men), Sharon Merz (siyawesi bush beings), Martin T. Walsh & Helle V. Goldman (the Zanzibar Leopard), all from the above book (edited by Samantha Hurn).
 
Legends and Myths of the Aboriginal Indians of British Guiana (1880)
sacred-texts.com
 
Intro quote on jaguar sorcery:
Also sacred-texts.com: Myths and Legends of the Bantu, Chapter 1
 
!Tigre Capiango:
Steiger, B. (1999). The werewolf book: the encyclopedia of shapeshifting beings. Farmington, Michigan: Visible Ink Press, p281
 
Sinaa:
Bane, T. (2016). Encyclopedia of beasts and monsters in myth, legend and folklore. Mcfarland & Co, p918
 
Pelton discussing R.S. Rattray’s leopard shapeshifting:
Pelton, Robert D.  (1980, 1989). The Trickster in West Africa: a study of mythic irony and sacred delight, University of California Press, p56
 
Were-crocs were-leopards comparison:
Merz S. (2018). Crocodiles are the souls of the community: an analysis of human-animal relations in northwestern Benin. University of Exeter, p214-15
 
Lokshvara & Tara:
Thurman, Robert A.E (1995). Essential Tibetan Buddhism. Castle Books, NJ, p5
 
Barack Obama’s “Big Dream”:
Warner, Marina (2013). Stranger Magic: Charmed states and the Arabian Nights. Chatto & Windus, London, p155
 
Black Elk’s “Big Dream”:
Neihardt, J.G. (2004). Black Elk Speaks: Being the Life Story of a Holy Man of the Oglala Sioux. University of Nebraska Press, p160
 

In this true crime thriller we deep dive into the most famous, and most infamous, murder case in the history of the State of Arizona. Was Winnie Ruth Judd a cold-blooded killer? Or was she the victim of a conspiracy most heinous? Come on along as we explore the case that brought the City of Phoenix to the brink, and almost pushed the newly flourishing city over the edge.
 
References:
- Chronicling America was the source for all historic newspaper references: https://www.loc.gov/collections/chronicling-america/
- Jana Bommersbach’s book was the primary source for Ruth’s story overall: Bommersbach, Jana. The Trunk Murderess: Winnie Ruth Judd: The Truth About an American Crime Legend Revealed at Last. Simon & Schuster, 1992.
- And, of course, there’s a bit of the Wiki in there somewhere:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Winnie_Ruth_Judd
 

Tonight we explore the world of the man-eating plants. Plant spirits, master plants, and endless evil Ents are on the docket for this episode, so make a nice revenge salad or get out that juicer, because botany is about to go bad for this round of the Monster Lore Tour.
Endless thanks to Mr. Tim Leavy @ https://www.timleavy.com/ for composing us the greatest theme song in all the paranormal realms! Haazah!!
 
References:
Mood Quote: Arthur G. Strangland’s Lake of life (1932). As found in: T.S. Miller (2012). Lives of the monster plants: the revenge of the vegetable in the age of animal studies. Florida Atlantic University
 
Absence of plant studies & man eating trees & Zoocentrism: T.S. Miller (2012). Lives of the monster plants: the revenge of the vegetable in the age of animal studies. Florida Atlantic University, p2, p7-8
 
Sumunda Grass: Emerson, J.-editor (2024). Babylon & Sumer: myths and tales. Flame Tree Publishing, UK, p135
 
Plant Monster PR: Clute, J. & Grant, J. (1997). The encyclopedia of fantasy. St. Martin’s Press, NY, p962
 
Nanobozho: On Nana Bozho, Chibiabos, Waboso and Chakekenapok. | Patreon
https://www.patreon.com/posts/on-nana-bozho-23212087
                 
Kamapua & yawk yawk & Leshy: Kachuba, J.B. (2019). Shapeshifters: a history. Reaktion Books, Ltd, p32, p85, p65
 
Kupua & Dorotabo & Biloko: Bane, T. (2016). Encyclopedia of beasts and monsters in myth, legend and folklore. Mcfarland & Co, p615, p316, p173
 
Kamui: Ashkenazi, M. (2003). Handbook of Japanese mythology. Bloomsbury Academic, p63
 
Jinmenju – The Human Face Tree | 百物語怪談会 Hyakumonogatari Kaidankai
https://hyakumonogatari.com/2012/06/03/jinmenju-the-human-face-tree/
 
Vegetable Lamb of Tartary - Wikipedia
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vegetable_Lamb_of_Tartary
 
Nariphon & Tree of Zaqqum: 10 Amazing Legends Of Mythological Trees - Listverse
https://listverse.com/2014/03/24/10-amazing-legends-of-mythological-trees/
 
 
Shajarat al-Sa’ada & Maskun: Dwelling and healing with saints and jinn in the haunted landscapes of Palestine
https://staff.najah.edu/media/published_research/2024/06/20/al-qobbaj-marshall-2024-dwelling-and-healing-with-saints-and-jinn-in-the-haunted-landscapes-of-palestine.pdf
 
 
The Vine Connection: Cole, M.C. (1916). Philippine folk tales. A.C. McClurg & Co. Chicago, Ill, p2007
 
Mike Clelland (the owl guy) Home page: https://hiddenexperience.blogspot.com/
 
Nymph | Definition, Types, Names, & Facts | Britannica
https://www.britannica.com/topic/nymph-Greek-mythology
 
Lus: Hurn, S. (2017). Anthropology and cryptozoology: exploring encounters with mysterious creatures. Routledge, NY, p111
 
Bubog’s mansion: Ramos, M.D. (1990). The creatures of Philippine lower mythology. Phoenix Publishing House, Quezon City, PHL, p206-207
 
Yawk yawks: Kachuba, J.B. (2019). Shapeshifters: a history. Reaktion Books, Ltd, p85
 
Tree Spirits & Leshy: maddiesmythicaltales.com
https://www.maddiesmythicaltales.com/tag/myths-folklore/
 
Jubokko | Yokai.com
https://yokai.com/jubokko/
 
Leshy: Leshy | Forest Spirit, Nature Guardian, Trickster | Britannica
https://www.britannica.com/topic/leshy
 
C.G. Jung on trees: Jung, C.G. (1989). Memories, dreams and reflections. Vintage, NY, p83
 
Rattlesnake Master: Mooney, J. (1932). Cherokee myths and legends. Smithsonian Institution Bureau of American Ethnology
 
Cross cultural shaman & plants: Steiger, B. (1999). The werewolf book: the encyclopedia of shapeshifting beings. Farmington, Michigan: Visible Ink Press, p8
 
Ontonic relationships & founding ancestors - Merz S. (2018). Crocodiles are the souls of the community: an analysis of human-animal relations in northwestern Benin. University of Exeter, p244
https://ore.exeter.ac.uk/repository/bitstream/handle/10871/32861/MerzS.pdf
 
A radical ontological openness & Djinn of Palestine: https://staff.najah.edu/media/published_research/2024/06/20/al-qobbaj-marshall-2024-dwelling-and-healing-with-saints-and-jinn-in-the-haunted-landscapes-of-palestine.pdf
 
Master plants: Hancock, G. (2007). Supernatural: meetings with the ancient teachers of mankind. The Disinformation Company, P56

For those following the Violet interview saga, this is the follow-up for which you've been waiting. We were able to get Rose into the garage to get her side of the story. It is a perfect cap to the tale of the mystery of the Bill Williams Orb Sighting. AN MLT Exclusive!!!

In this second part of Violet's interview saga, MOZ returns to dive us even deeper into the lore, legends, and theories behind Orbs, and Violet tells us more about her experiences with orbs and other oddities.
 
Endless thanks to Mr. Tim Leavy @ timleavy.com for composing us the greatest theme song in all the paranormal realms. Hoorah!!!

In this edition of Monster Lore Tour, Jeremy talks to Violet, new friend of MLT, about her encounters with what may have been plasma beings.
It starts with an orb sighting and leads all the way to a discussion about universal consciousness and the possible nature of our own existence. This one is not to be missed! So hop in, buckle up, and come on along with us on this summer hiatus interview edition of Monster Lore Tour. And make sure to subscribe to get part two of this interview as soon as it releases.

Side Trail 81 - The Unrecognized Virus
Come with us as we dive into the unfathomable depths of the Unrecognized Virus of words.
 
Side Trail 82: Many Brains vs. Mega-Mind
Jeremy takes us on a tour of what might be a multitude of brains throughout the human body. Guaranteed to blow your minds!
References:
Gut/Brain Connection:
https://www.health.harvard.edu/diseases-and-conditions/the-gut-brain-connection
Brain Microbiome:
https://theconversation.com/the-brain-might-also-have-a-microbiome-what-you-need-to-know-229328
Heart Brain:
https://www.sciencenews.org/article/new-3-d-map-illuminates-little-brain-nerve-cells-within-heart
Side Trail 83 - Sallie vs. Succubus
 
Join us as we dive deeper into the lore of the Sallie House haunting. Was Tony a sensitive? Was there really a succubus in the Pickman house? Was Sallie even really Sallie? Dig into it with Team MLT in this Side Trail Excursion.
References:
Debra Pickman. The Sallie House Haunting: A True Story. Llewellyn Worldwide, 8 Sept 2010.

In 1993, the Pickman family unknowingly moved into one of the most haunted houses in America. In this episode of MLT, we present a new, possible solution to what was behind the events that nearly destroyed the Pickman family and put the Sallie House of Atchison, KS on the paranormal map.
 
Many thanks to Mr. Tim Leavy @ https://www.timleavy.com/ for the amazing theme song!
 
References:
-3 Cups & A Dash of Spirituality Podcast: https://threecupsandadash.com/
-Debra Pickman. The Sallie House Haunting: A True Story. Llewellyn Worldwide, 8 Sept 2010.

Hello, fellow paranerdalists! We are taking a bit of a hiatus in order to bring you remastered versions of our episodes 3 & 4, which is MOZ's original Skinwalker Saga that started his investigation of the Global Shamanic Shapeshifting Complex. Here is the concluding part of the original saga. Original show notes are below. Episode 5 was a follow-up to this two-parter with our first interview with Alex Bone all about Skinwalker lore and our personal experiences with possible skinwalkers. We will be back with new content for you again with the next episode. Thanks for riding along with the Monster Lore Tour. Enjoy!
 
This is part two of our three-part series wherein we explore even deeper into the mysteries of the Skinwalker, as well as the shamanic energies lurking behind this legend. We also discuss some of the mythic, anthropological, and psychological theories behind this phenomenon in an attempt to find an explanation for the consistent and disturbing encounters that continue across the southwest and beyond. You might want to bring some sage for this one.
 
Endless thanks to Mr. Tim Leavy @  timleavy.com for writing us the greatest theme song in the paranormal realms!
 
References:
- Kelleher, Colm A. &Knapp, George (2005). The hunt for the skinwalker: science confronts the unexplained at a remote ranch in Utah:Paraview Pocket Books, p229
Psychzophrenoform
- APA: American Psychiatric Association. (2013). Diagnostic and statistical manual of mental disorders (5th ed.). https://doi.org/10.1176/appi.books.9780890425596
 
Therianthropy
- Clegg, Helen, Collings, Roz & Roxburgh, Elizabeth C. (2019). Therianthropy: wellbeing, schizotypy and autism in individuals who self-identify as non-human, UK: University of Northampton, p403-426   https://irep.ntu.ac.uk/id/eprint/34612/1/12131_1131a_Roxburgh.pdf
 
Carl Jung - Nebuchadnezzar
- Adler, G., & Hull, R. F. C. (1976). The collected works of C. G. Jung (Vol. 18), Princeton, NJ: Princeton University Press, p126
 
Navajo Clinical Psychologist Interview-Cory Daniels article
- An examination of the Skinwalker phenomenon of Navajo Peoples of Northern Arizona. (thephoenixenigma.com)   https://thephoenixenigma.com/skinwalkers/
 
Shamanic Initiation & Cho
- Walsh, Roger (2007). The world of shamanism: new views of an ancient tradition, Minnesota: Llewellyn Publications,p72
Nagual& Nahaulli
- Werewolfpage.com   https://prezi.com/nuxrptvecoyw/werewolfes-prezi/
 
Skin Walker Initiation-Cory Daniels article
- An examination of the Skinwalker phenomenon of Navajo Peoples of Northern Arizona. (thephoenixenigma.com)   https://thephoenixenigma.com/skinwalkers/
 
Therianthropes & More
- Hancock, Graham (2007). Supernatural: meetings with the ancient teachers of mankind, New York: The Disinformation Company, p73 & p263 & p329
 
The story of the man rescued by wolves
- Grinnell, George B. (1892). Blackfoot lodge tales: The story of a prairie people, New York: Scribner, pg 78-80
 
Ghost Hunter
- Pijoan, Teresa (1951). White wolf woman, Little Rock: August House Publishers,pg 53-54
 
Joseph Campbell on Durkheim
- Campbell, Joseph (1969). Flight of the wild gander, New York: Harper Perennial, p32
 
Creation myth from the Vedas
- Abhayananda, S. (1996). History of mysticism: the unchanging testament, Washington: Atma Books, p25
 
Ancient Toon Theory
- Sendak, Maurice (2013). Where the wild things are. New York: Harper Collins Publishers
We were just kidding about the whole being a Sithsorer thing! It’s probably just unconscious complexes and stuff.