Monster Lore Tour

49: Mojave Incident - Invasion of the Glimmerwudgies

In October of 1989, Tom and Elise Gifford experienced one of the most intense and extensive alien abductions ever reported. Their story has become known as the Mojave Incident. This episode will dive deep into the Giffords’ horrifying tale of their up-close and personal encounter with a horde of alien creatures, and the repercussions it had on their lives. Come on along with Monster Lore Tour to hear all about one of the most horrifying abduction stories ever told.
 
References:
- Felber, R. (2015). Mojave Incident. [United States], Barricade Books.
- Memory distortion in people reporting abduction by alien:https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/12150421/

48: Filipino Folklore - Mananggal Madness

MOZ completes his Filipino Folklore two-parter with this deep-dive into the horrifying, self-segmenting Mananggal.
References:
Ramos, M.D. (1990). The creatures of Philippine lower mythology. Phoenix Publishing House, Quezon City, PHL
Ramos, M.D. (1990). The aswang complex in Philippine folklore. Phoenix Publishing House, Quezon City, PHL
Aswang Attack:
Ramos, M.D. (1990). The creatures of Philippine lower mythology. Phoenix Publishing House, Quezon City, PHL, p117
The Mayor is a Manananggal:
Ramos, M.D. (1990). The aswang complex in Philippine folklore. Phoenix Publishing House, TX, p54-55
Nagualism:
A Study in Native American Folk-Lore and History (1894), Brinton, Daniel G.. Proceedings of the American Philosophical Society, Vol. 33, No. 144 (Jan., 1894), pp. 11-73 https://www.jstor.org/stable/983361
Manunggul Jar - Wikipedia
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Manunggul_Jar
Friar Juan de Plasencia: the Manananggal of the Tagalogs (1589):
Manananggal - Wikipedia
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Manananggal
Rangda, the Demon Queen of Leya:
4 Legends and Mythologies of Southeast Asia That Will Fascinate You (traveloka.com)
https://www.traveloka.com/en-sg/explore/destination/4-legends-and-mythologies-of-southeast-asia-that-will-fascinate-you/48121
Langsuir:
8 Mythological Monsters | Britannica
https://www.britannica.com/list/8-mythological-monsters-you-should-be-glad-arent-real
The Srei Ap:
Ramos, M.D. (1990). The aswang complex in Philippine folklore. Phoenix Publishing House, Quezon City, PHL, p xviii
Chonchon:
Bane, T. (2016). Encyclopedia of beasts and monsters in myth, legend and folklore. Mcfarland & Co, p615-616
The Bruxa of Portugal:
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
Huasteca Witch:
Davil, L. (2023). Mexican Sorcery: A Practical Guide to Brujeria de Rancho,
Red Wheel/Weiser, p48 & 49
Huasteca Witch Poem:
https://lyricstranslate.com/en/la-bruja-witch.html-0
Mexican Folk - La Bruja lyrics + English translation (lyricstranslate.com)
https://lyricstranslate.com/en/la-bruja-witch.html-0
Tagalog/Manananggal story:
Ramos, M.D. (1990). The aswang complex in Philippine folklore. Phoenix Publishing House, Quezon City, PHL, p46-47
The Witch of Hidalgo:
Witches in Mexico | Espooky Tales
https://www.espookytales.com/blog/witches-in-mexico/
Aswang tongue scissor story:
Ramos, M.D. (1990). The aswang complex in Philippine folklore. Phoenix Publishing House, Quezon City, PHL, p42
Tikbalang:
Ramos, M.D. (1990). The aswang complex in Philippine folklore. Phoenix Publishing House, TX, p Full story 48-49
Talisay City Sighting:
2 girls who saw ‘manananggal’ in Talisay to undergo stress debriefing - SUNSTAR
https://www.sunstar.com.ph/article/1953085/cebu/local-news/2-girls-who-saw-manananggal-in-talisay-to-undergo-stress-debriefing
Best Defense primarily from our two primary references:
Ramos, M.D. (1990). The creatures of Philippine lower mythology. Phoenix Publishing House, Quezon City, PHL
Ramos, M.D. (1990). The aswang complex in Philippine folklore. Phoenix Publishing House, Quezon City, PHL
Ouroboros:
Neumann, E.(1974). The origins and history of consciousness (3rd Ed.). Bolling Series-Princton University Press, p13 & 54
Sorcerers V Witches:
Ramos, M.D. (1990). The creatures of Philippine lower mythology. Phoenix Publishing House, TX, p17
Types of Filipino Sorcery:
Cebuano sorcery: Malign magic in the Philippines Richard Lieban, 1967
https://archive.org/details/cebuanosorceryma0000lieb
Philippine Shamanism Overview:
The Many Names of Philippine Shamans & Healers • THE ASWANG PROJECThttps://www.aswangproject.com/philippine-shamans/
Shamanic Themes in Philippine Folklore:
Cole, M.C. (1916). Philippine folk tales. A. C. McClurg & Co. Chicago, Ill, p
2007 Internet Archive
Woman at Funeral is Bewitched Tale:
Ramos, M.D. (1990). The creatures of Philippine lower mythology. Phoenix Publishing House, TX, p147
European v Southeast Asian Witchcraft:
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
The Monster & the Shamanic Medium:
Ramos, M.D. (1990). The aswang complex in Philippine folklore. Phoenix Publishing House, Quezon City, PHL, p1x (forward by Juan R Francisco)
Wak Wak Sound Debunked:
The Aswang Phenomenon - Full Documentary (youtube.com)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2ePhqoyLpXQ
Manananggal Origin Theory:
Monstrum | Manananggal: A Flying, Disembodied, Blood Sucking Nightmare | Season 1 | Episode 19 | PBS
https://www.pbs.org/video/manananggal-a-flying-disembodied-blood-sucking-nightmare-rjwx5i/
Dr. Ramos Debunking:
Ramos, M.D. (1990). The creatures of Philippine lower mythology. Phoenix Publishing House, TX, p199
The Manananggal & Sexuality:
Performing the Body in Filipino Narratives: The Manananggal (Viscera Sucker) in Colonial Literature | Hope S . Yu - Academia.edu
https://www.academia.edu/84445741/Performing_the_Body_in_Filipino_Narratives_The_Manananggal_Viscera_Sucker_in_Colonial_Literature

47: Filipino Folklore - The Anitu, The Pugot, and the Aswang Maria

Join us in this episode as MOZ begins his deep-dive into Filipino Folklore with a focus on the Aswang.
References:
Ramos, M.D. (1990). The creatures of Philippine lower mythology. Phoenix Publishing House, Quezon City, PHL
Ramos, M.D. (1990). The aswang complex in Philippine folklore. Phoenix Publishing House, Quezon City, PHL
Opening atmospheric quote:
Ramos, M.D. (1990). The creatures of Philippine lower mythology. Phoenix Publishing House, Quezon City, PHL, p190-191
Moro Origin Mythos:
Cole, M.C. (1916). Philippine folk tales. A. C. McClurg & Co. Chicago, Ill, p p157-162 (2007 Internet Archive version)
Aswang etymology:
Ramos, M.D. (1990). The aswang complex in Philippine folklore. Phoenix Publishing House, Quezon City, PHL, pxxiii
The Anito:
Funk, L. (2014). Entanglements between Tao People and Anito on Lanyu Island, Taiwan. In: Musharbash, Y., Presterudstuen, G.H. (eds) Monster Anthropology in Australasia and Beyond. Palgrave Macmillan, New York. https://doi.org/10.1057/9781137448651_9
Aswang na Gala, Aswang na Lipad & Aswang sa Kalibonan:
Anito Anum — Creatures and Beings of Philippine Folklore and... (tumblr.com)
https://anitoanum.tumblr.com/post/144896354372/creatures-and-beings-of-philippine-folklore-and
Overview of the Aswang Complex:
Ramos, M.D. (1990). The aswang complex in Philippine folklore. Phoenix Publishing House, Quezon City, PHL
Umangob and funeral vigils:
Ramos, M.D. (1990). The aswang complex in Philippine folklore. Phoenix Publishing House, Quezon City, PHL, p1-2
Pangang-aswang:
Allan DERAIN | Professor (Assistant) | Doctor of Philosophy | Ateneo de Manila University, Manila | Department of Filipino | Research profile (researchgate.net)
Summary of all 12 categories of monsters as well as nearly all of the information for the shapeshifter spread sheet segment:
Maximo D. Ramos
Ramos, M.D. (1990). The creatures of Philippine lower mythology. Phoenix Publishing House, TX, p35
Aswang attack – the Batangas Report:
Ramos, M.D. (1990). The creatures of Philippine lower mythology. Phoenix Publishing House, TX, p136
Description of the Alan:
Cole, M.C. (1916). Philippine folk tales. A. C. McClurg & Co. Chicago, Ill, p60
(2007 Internet Archive version)
Gugrang & Asuang mythos:
Asuang Steals Fire from Gugurang | CA RE - Academia.edu
https://www.academia.edu/35773645/Asuang_Steals_Fire_from_Gugurang
Sebrina Candelaria:
https://www.researchgate.net/publication/236775832_Devils_Familiars_and_Spaniards_Spheres_of_Power_and_the_Supernatural_in_the_World_of_Seberina_Candelaria_and_Her_Village_in_Early_19th_Century_Philippines
Legend of Maria Labo:
https://www.philstar.com/entertainment/2015/11/09/1519805/aswang-legend-lives-maria-labo

46: Interviewpalooza 2 - Ghosts with Captain Culver and Taxi Strangeness with Steven

Join us for this special edition, double interview episode! First we have the return of Captain Culver, Alaskan Bush Pilot, who shares an US File with your host Jeremy. Then we have Steven, an ex-taxi driver, who brings us one of the just plain weirdest stories you may ever hear. So jump onboard with the Monster Lore Tour!
References:
NBC News Phoenix: https://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/dismembered-body-parts-sewn-together-frankenstein-donation-center-fbi-found-n1035131

45: Side Trail Compilation - Warp Drive Update, Further Theories on Shapeshifters, Deep-Space Communication

This Side Trail Compilation includes Side Trails 42, 43 & 44.
Side Trail 42:
In this Side Trail we get an update on the quest to build the world's first warp drive. the race is on, keep pace with it here on the Monster Lore Tour.
References:
Warp speed possible!: https://studyfinds.org/warp-speed-possible-loophole/
Propellantless Propulsion Drive: https://thedebrief.org/nasa-veterans-propellantless-propulsion-drive-that-physics-says-shouldnt-work-just-produced-enough-thrust-to-defeat-earths-gravity/
Failed Test Mission: https://futurism.com/the-byte/contact-lost-spacecraft-quantum-drive
 
Side Trail 43:
Join Jeremy and MOZ as they expound on the theories and philosophies touched on in Episode 43.
 
Side Trail 44:
In this Side Trail we take a look at what's going on in deep-space in order to update the progress of the Breakthrough Starshot Initiative we have been following through Season 1.
References:
Voyager 1: https://www.jpl.nasa.gov/news/nasas-voyager-1-resumes-sending-engineering-updates-to-earth
Voyager Missions: https://voyager.jpl.nasa.gov/frequently-asked-questions/fact-sheet/
Psyche Asteroid Probe: https://www.space.com/psyche-asteroid-mission-engine-fire-ion-cruise-control

44: Cryptoidpalooza - Glimmerman, Black Stick People & Mirrored Men

Join us in this episode as we look at the potential connections between three creepy Cryptoids – namely Glimmerman, Black Stick People & Mirrored Men. Is there a direct connection to be made between these three undefined cryptoids, or are we just chasing our own shadows? Hop onboard with Monster Lore Tour and find out!
 
References:
-Original Glimmermen uasage: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Glimmer_man#Powers
 
Glimmerman Encounter Stories:
Monsters Among Us Podcast, Season 13 Episode 15, https://www.monstersamonguspodcast.com/
https://www.reddit.com/r/GlimmerMan/comments/1cmyflf/it_was_suggested_that_i_post_here_a_long_time_ago/
https://www.reddit.com/r/GlimmerMan/comments/q489q6/glimmer_man_sighting_back_in_late_2000/
 
Black Stick People Encounter Stories:
https://www.reddit.com/r/GlimmerMan/comments/q489q6/glimmer_man_sighting_back_in_late_2000/
-https://www.vertigo22.com/2020/12/decemystery-2020-29-black-stick-men.html#more
 
Mirrored Men Encounter Stories:
https://www.reddit.com/r/Humanoidencounters/comments/g5swbz/possible_mirrored_men/
Monsters Among Us Podcast, Season 1 Episode 3 https://www.monstersamonguspodcast.com/

43: Shapeshifting Crocodiles - Crocodile Rocks & Were-Crocs In Socks

In this episode, team MLT dives deep into the ontological penumbra, between the beliefs of the west and a tribe from West Benin Africa known as the Bebelibe. The beliefs in this region of crocodile shapeshifters defies explanation, but the anthropological work of Sharon and Johannes Merz sheds significant light on this way of being in the world. Their important contributions help unravel the mystery behind why crocodiles are the soul of this community.
Infinite blessings upon you Mr. Tim Leavy for creating for us the greatest theme song in all the paranormal realms. Check out Tim's music @ https://www.timleavy.com/
 
References:
Primary source for this episode:
Merz S. (2018). Crocodiles are the souls of the community: an analysis of human-animal relations in northwestern Benin. University of Exeter, p
https://ore.exeter.ac.uk/repository/bitstream/handle/10871/32861/MerzS.pdf?sequence=1
 
Lolong:
The Biggest Crocodile Ever Recorded - American Oceans
https://www.americanoceans.org/facts/biggest-crocodile/
 
Sarcosuchus imperator: 
Largest crocodyliform ever | Guinness World Records
https://www.guinnessworldrecords.com/world-records/largest-crocodile-ever/
 
Crocodile Symbolism – Tarot:
Cavendish, R. (1967). The black arts. Putnam, p105
 
Supercrocs:
Monster Quest: Supercrocs stalk the earth (s3, e17)
 
Kurrea:
Bane, T. (2016). Encyclopedia of beasts and monsters in myth, legend and folklore. Mcfarland & Co, p615-616
 
Kurits:
Bane, T. (2016). Encyclopedia of beasts and monsters in myth, legend and folklore. Mcfarland & Co, p615
 
Zipacna:
Frigiola, H. (2019). Monsters and mythical creatures: from around the world. Schiffer Publishing, PA, p47
 
The Tase:
Guiley, R.E. (2009). The encyclopedia of demons and demonology. Visionary Living, Inc, p254 -255
(p157-58 of the 2022 Internet Archive posting)
 
Saleos:
Guiley, R.E. (2009). The encyclopedia of demons and demonology. Visionary Living, Inc, p222
(p157-58 of the 2022 Internet Archive posting)
 
Agares:
Guiley, R.E. (2009). The encyclopedia of demons and demonology. Visionary Living, Inc, p4
 
Toyotama-hime - Wikipedia
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Toyotama-hime
 
Min-na-wee:
11 Fascinating Indigenous Australian Myths And Legends (theculturetrip.com)
https://theculturetrip.com/pacific/australia/articles/11-fascinating-indigenous-australian-myths-and-legends
 
Macona-Ura and Anua-Naitu:
Whitehead, N.L. (2002). Dark shamans: Kainama and the dark poetics of death. Duke University Press, p74-75
 
African Crocodile Shapeshifters:
Steiger, B. (1999). The werewolf book: the encyclopedia of shapeshifting beings. Farmington, Michigan: Visible Ink Press, p72
 
Multispecies relationships:
Merz S. (2018). Crocodiles are the souls of the community: an analysis of human-animal relations in northwestern Benin. University of Exeter, p26
https://ore.exeter.ac.uk/repository/bitstream/handle/10871/32861/MerzS.pdf?sequence=1
 
Multispecies assemblages:
Rubenstein, M. (2018). Pantheologies: Gods, worlds, monsters. Columbia University Press, p99-100
 
Equidae shapeshifters:
Merz S. (2018). Crocodiles are the souls of the community: an analysis of human-animal relations in northwestern Benin. University of Exeter, p94
https://ore.exeter.ac.uk/repository/bitstream/handle/10871/32861/MerzS.pdf?sequence=1
 
Ontology - Wikipedia
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ontology
 
Descola on ontologies:
Merz S. (2018). Crocodiles are the souls of the community: an analysis of human-animal relations in northwestern Benin. University of Exeter, p68
https://ore.exeter.ac.uk/repository/bitstream/handle/10871/32861/MerzS.pdf?sequence=1
 
Ontological Penumbra:
Merz S. (2018). Crocodiles are the souls of the community: an analysis of human-animal relations in northwestern Benin. University of Exeter, p17
https://ore.exeter.ac.uk/repository/bitstream/handle/10871/32861/MerzS.pdf?sequence=1
 
Interview with Joel the Farmer:
Merz S. (2018). Crocodiles are the souls of the community: an analysis of human-animal relations in northwestern Benin. University of Exeter, p116
https://ore.exeter.ac.uk/repository/bitstream/handle/10871/32861/MerzS.pdf?sequence=1
 
Crocodile Shapeshifters:
Merz S. (2018). Crocodiles are the souls of the community: an analysis of human-animal relations in northwestern Benin. University of Exeter, p28
https://ore.exeter.ac.uk/repository/bitstream/handle/10871/32861/MerzS.pdf?sequence=1

42: Animal Rain - Cloudy With A Chance Of Meat Blobs

In this episode we delve deep into the phenomenon of Animal Rain, a.k.a. Bio-Rain, a.k.a. random biologicals raining down from the sky. Not only does this happen way more often than you would expect, but there is still no solid explanation as to what causes this phenomenon of random lifeforms raining down from the sky. Is it aliens? Is it portals? Is it just the weather being even weirder than usual? Jump onboard with the Monster Lore Tour and we’ll investigate these creepy, monstrous, inexplicable events of Animal Rain.
 
Endless gratitude to Mr. Tim Leavy of https://www.timleavy.com/ for composing us the greatest theme song in all the paranormal realms!
 
References:
Animal Rain Wiki: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rain_of_animals
British Rain of Fish: http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/uk_news/magazine/3582802.stm
Lluvia De Peces: https://www.livescience.com/37820-lluvia-de-peces-fish-rain.html
India Fish Rain: https://sacred-texts.com/fort/damn/damn04.htm
Sacred Texts from Book of the Damned: https://sacred-texts.com/fort/damn/damn04.htm
Montreal Lizard Rain: https://chroniclingamerica.loc.gov/lccn/sn84026978/1857-12-24/ed-1/seq-1/#date1=1857&index=0&rows=20&words=Lizards+Rain&searchType=basic&sequence=0&state=&date2=1858&proxtext=lizard+rain&y=0&x=0&dateFilterType=yearRange&page=1
Winnipeg Ant Rain: https://chroniclingamerica.loc.gov/lccn/sn86063624/1895-06-21/ed-1/seq-4/#date1=1895&index=0&rows=20&words=Ants+Winnipeg&searchType=basic&sequence=0&state=&date2=1896&proxtext=winnipeg+%2Bants&y=0&x=0&dateFilterType=yearRange&page=1
Arizona Frog Rain:  Overland monthly and Out West magazine July 1871
Kansas City Frog Rain: https://chroniclingamerica.loc.gov/lccn/sn84031492/1873-06-17/ed-1/seq-5/#date1=1873&index=9&rows=20&words=frog+Frogs+Shower+shower&searchType=basic&sequence=0&state=&date2=1873&proxtext=shower+of+frogs&y=13&x=20&dateFilterType=yearRange&page=1
Dubuque Frog Rain: https://commonplacefacts.com/2016/01/19/todays-forecast-cloudy-with-a-chance-of-amphibians/
Brisbane Frog Rain: https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/98235169?searchTerm=Ewingdale%20frogs&searchLimits
White-Black Tree Frog: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/White-black_tree_frog
New South Wales Frog Rain: http://www.soul-guidance.com/houseofthesun/ET/rainfrogs.html
Leicester Frog Rain: http://www.soul-guidance.com/houseofthesun/ET/rainfrogs.html
Greece Frog Rain: http://www.soul-guidance.com/houseofthesun/ET/rainfrogs.html
Serbia Frog Rain: http://www.soul-guidance.com/houseofthesun/ET/rainfrogs.html
Japan Tadpole Rains: http://pinktentacle.com/2009/06/update-tadpole-rain-in-japan/
Louisiana Worm Rain: https://www.wafb.com/story/6771977/worms-fall-from-the-sky-in-jennings/
China Worm Rain: https://nypost.com/2023/03/10/china-pummeled-by-rain-of-worms-as-residents-asked-to-carry-umbrellas/
India Worm Rain: https://nypost.com/2023/05/17/white-worms-rain-from-sky-in-india-bizarre-video/
Sacred Texts from Book of the Damned: https://sacred-texts.com/fort/damn/damn04.htm
Kentucky Meat Rain: https://timesmachine.nytimes.com/timesmachine/1876/03/10/81687268.pdf
Kentucky Meat Rain Meat Analysis: https://everything2.com/title/Kentucky+Meat+Shower

41: Interview - Rock Shop Greg's Ghosts & Goblins Stories

Rock Shop Greg is welcomed to the garage to tell his creepiest and crawliest stories. A menagerie of menacing monsters! And stick around after the interview segment for an US File from Jeremy.

40: Side Trail Compilation - The Kansas Hammer Massacre, Captain Culver Alaskan Bush Pilot, Backward-Footedness

Side Trail 37
Come on along this side trail as we look at the ownership history of the Stelzreide murder house and deep dive Kansas’ version of the Texas Chainsaw Massacre.
References:
Pistor, Nicholas J.C. (2014). The Ax Murders of Saxtown: The Unsolved Crime That Terrorized A Town And Shocked The Nation. Lyons Press, pg 162-163.
Ibid. Pistor, pg 166-167.
Ibid. Pistor, pg 167.
Marshall County Republican., May 22, 1873: https://chroniclingamerica.loc.gov/lccn/sn84038034/1873-05-22/ed-1/seq-2/#date1=1873&index=0&rows=20&words=Bender+Family+family&searchType=basic&sequence=0&state=&date2=1874&proxtext=Bender+family&y=6&x=12&dateFilterType=yearRange&page=1
Watertown Republican, May 28, 1873: https://chroniclingamerica.loc.gov/lccn/sn85033295/1873-05-28/ed-1/seq-6/#date1=1873&index=2&rows=20&words=Bender+family&searchType=basic&sequence=0&state=&date2=1874&proxtext=Bender+family&y=16&x=5&dateFilterType=yearRange&page=1
Arizona Sentinel, September 20, 1873: https://chroniclingamerica.loc.gov/lccn/sn84021912/1873-09-20/ed-1/seq-5/#date1=1873&index=7&rows=20&words=Bender+family&searchType=basic&sequence=0&state=&date2=1874&proxtext=Bender+family&y=16&x=5&dateFilterType=yearRange&page=1
Watertown Republican, May 28, 1873:
https://chroniclingamerica.loc.gov/lccn/sn85033295/1873-05-28/ed-1/seq-4/#date1=1873&index=0&rows=20&words=Bender+Dallas+family&searchType=basic&sequence=0&state=&date2=1880&proxtext=Bender+family+%2BDallas&y=0&x=0&dateFilterType=yearRange&page=1
Weekly Kansas Chief, May 04, 1876: https://chroniclingamerica.loc.gov/lccn/sn82015484/1876-05-04/ed-1/seq-3/#date1=1873&index=0&rows=20&words=Bender+caught+family&searchType=basic&sequence=0&state=&date2=1880&proxtext=Bender+family+caught&y=0&x=0&dateFilterType=yearRange&page=1
Watertown Republican, April 11, 1877,
https://chroniclingamerica.loc.gov/lccn/sn85033295/1877-04-11/ed-1/seq-1/#date1=1876&index=0&rows=20&words=Beard+detective&searchType=basic&sequence=0&state=&date2=1887&proxtext=Detective+Beard&y=0&x=0&dateFilterType=yearRange&page=1
Weekly Kansas City Chief, April 12, 1877: https://chroniclingamerica.loc.gov/lccn/sn82015484/1877-04-12/ed-1/seq-2/#date1=1873&index=1&rows=20&words=Bender+caught+family&searchType=basic&sequence=0&state=&date2=1880&proxtext=Bender+family+caught&y=0&x=0&dateFilterType=yearRange&page=1
Sacramento Daily Record-Union February 20, 1886: https://chroniclingamerica.loc.gov/lccn/sn82014381/1886-02-20/ed-1/seq-2/#date1=1877&index=0&rows=20&words=Bender+caught+family&searchType=basic&sequence=0&state=&date2=1900&proxtext=Bender+family+caught&y=0&x=0&dateFilterType=yearRange&page=1
 
Side Trail 38
In this Side Trail, MOZ interviews Captain Mike Culver of Seward, Alaska about his knowledge of Alaskan Monster Theory.
References:
Havana Syndrome Updates:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JdPSD1SUYCY
https://www.cbsnews.com/news/havana-syndrome-russia-evidence-60-minutes/
 
Side Trail 39
MOZ dives even deeper into a related aspect of the Banjhakri-Yeti mythos, specifically, why they are said to have backwards pointed feet. MOZ explores many of the other shapeshifters said to share this affliction and, perhaps more importantly, he offers a theory as to the meaning behind this common shapeshifting trait.
 
REFERENCES:
Boraro: Bane, T. (2016). Encyclopedia of beasts and monsters in myth, legend and folklore. Mcfarland & Co, p193
 
Xolotl: Bane, T. (2016). Encyclopedia of beasts and monsters in myth, legend and folklore. Mcfarland & Co, p1068-1069
 
Şüräle: https://www.wikiwand.com/en/%C5%9E%C3%BCr%C3%A4le
 
Petni: Bane, T. (2016). Encyclopedia of beasts and monsters in myth, legend and folklore. Mcfarland & Co, p52
 
Bunyip: Bane, T. (2016). Encyclopedia of beasts and monsters in myth, legend and folklore. Mcfarland & Co, p206
 
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