Monster Lore Tour

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
 
Bhoota: Ghostly Bengali Legends: The Most Famous Bhoots in Local Folklore (theculturetrip.com) https://theculturetrip.com/asia/india/articles/ghostly-bengali-legends-the-most-famous-bhoots-in-local-folklore/
 
Ceffyl-Dwr: Bane, T. (2016). Encyclopedia of beasts and monsters in myth, legend and folklore. Mcfarland & Co, p234-235
 
Ovda: Bane, T. (2016). Encyclopedia of beasts and monsters in myth, legend and folklore. Mcfarland & Co, p778-789
 
Punyaiama (Pom-ah-ya-ma): Bane, T. (2016). Encyclopedia of beasts and monsters in myth, legend and folklore. Mcfarland & Co, p832
 
Kicakanni: Peters, L.G. (Jan 1997). The "calling," the yeti, and the Ban Jhakri ("forest shaman") in Nepalese shamanism. The Journal of Transpersonal Psychology. Palo Alto, Calif, 29(1)
 
Intermediary Beings: Steiger, B. (1999). The werewolf book: the encyclopedia of shapeshifting beings. Farmington, Michigan: Visible Ink Press, p intro xi
 
Aswang: Ramos, M.D. (1990). The creatures of Philippine lower mythology. Phoenix Publishing House, TX, p140

39: The Yeti-Ban Jhakri Question

In this episode, MOZ dives deep into Himalayan folklore to make the case—or, more accurately, restate the case made by Larry G. Peters—which involves the important role the Ban Jhakri, an ancient and regional forest shaman, plays in the Yeti legend. MOZ explains this oft neglected aspect of Yeti theory and Nepalese folklore. Find out why the Yeti is not what you think it is, and how this mystery only deepens when one gazes into the frozen ice caves of Tibet and beyond.
Eternal thank-yous to Mr. Time Leavy @ https://www.timleavy.com/ for providing us the greatest theme song in all the paranormal realms.
REFERENCES: 
Banjhākri and Banjhākrini:
https://www.indiatimes.com/news/india/banjhakri-and-banjhakrini-of-sikkim-these-shamans-kidnap-children-but-not-for-nefarious-reasons-604366.html
 
Banjhakri and Banjhakrini - Wikipedia
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Banjhakri_and_Banjhakrini
 
The Forest Shaman:
Pratt, C. (2007). Encyclopedia of shamanism (Vol 1). Rosen Publishing Group, Inc., p223 (of the Internet Archive version) 
 
Nepali Shamanism:
Busick, C.J. (1978). Anthropological approaches to the study of Nepali shamanism. Master's Theses. 2115. https://scholarworks.wmich.edu/masters_theses/2115Anthropological Approaches to the Study of Nepali ShamanismBy Christopher J. Busick, Published on 08/01/78scholarworks.wmich.edu
 
Banjhakri’s Ice Cave:
Pratt, C. (2007). Encyclopedia of shamanism (Vol 1). Rosen Publishing Group, Inc., p54
(Peters, L. G. Personal communication, 1998)
 
Symbolism of the Scythe:
Beer, R. (2003). Handbook of Tibetan Buddhist symbols. Shambhala, Boston, p129
 
Banjhakri and Banjhakrini:
Peters, L.G. (Jan 1997). The "calling," the yeti, and the Ban Jhakri ("forest shaman") in Nepalese shamanism. The Journal of Transpersonal Psychology. Palo Alto, Calif, 29(1)
 
Chu Mung - Spirit of the Glacier:
Peters, L.G. (Jan 1997). The "calling," the yeti, and the Ban Jhakri ("forest shaman") in Nepalese shamanism. The Journal of Transpersonal Psychology. Palo Alto, Calif, 29(1)
 
Banjhakri & Banjhakrini:
Peters, L.G. (Jan 1997). The "calling," the yeti, and the Ban Jhakri ("forest shaman") in Nepalese shamanism. The Journal of Transpersonal Psychology. Palo Alto, Calif, 29(1)
 
Loeib Olmai:
Abercromby, J. (1898). The pre- and proto-historic Finns: Both eastern and western with the magic songs of the west Finns. Vol 1. Published by David Nutt, London, p161-162
 
Daitengu:
Tengu: The Japanese Demon That's Basically a Mini-God (tofugu.com)
https://www.tofugu.com/japan/tengu/
 
Daitengu:
Bane, T. (2016). Encyclopedia of beasts and monsters in myth, legend and folklore. Mcfarland & Co, p291-92
 
Brian Bates Interview:
Allen-Coombe, J. (Spring1992). Weaving the Way of Wyrd: An Interview with Brian Bates. Shaman’s Drum 27: 20-29
 
Choktaw Folklore:
The Cherokee Legend of the Little People (edmondlifeandleisure.com)
https://edmondlifeandleisure.com/the-cherokee-legend-of-the-little-people-p10901-76.htm
 
Elf, Dwarf & Mermaid Lore of the Phillipines:
Ramos, M.D. (1990). The creatures of Philippine lower mythology. Phoenix Publishing House, TX
 
Menehune:
Hoffman, M. (2002). Mushroom myth and imagery in Hawai’i: evidence for an indigenous cult. Entheogen Review, Vol 11 (2)
 
Crocodile Shapeshifters:
Merz S. (2018). Crocodiles are the souls of the community: an analysis of human-animal relations in northwestern Benin. University of Exeter
https://ore.exeter.ac.uk/repository/bitstream/handle/10871/32861/MerzS.pdf?sequence=1
 
Banjhakri Thought Experiment:
Armand, F. (June2016). Shamans of Nepal, bistable intra mundi smugglers, about liminality of an “in‑between” in the metensomatosis. Université Catholique de Lyon
 
Sunā Jhākri & the Boksī Witch:
Armand, F. (June2016). Shamans of Nepal, bistable intra mundi smugglers, about liminality of an “in‑between” in the metensomatosis. Université Catholique de Lyon

38: The Yeti - Are You A Yeti Fan? Then Yeren Luck!

In this episode MOZ stays at pre-pre-basecamp (a pub) while Jeremy plods off into the frozen tundra in search of one of the greatest cryptozoological mysteries of all time. Actually, MOZ covers the abominable snowman, yeti lore, and all things Yeti-adjacent, setting the stage for a serious deep-dive into Yeti Theory in the second half of this two-part Himalayan extravaganza coming up in the next episode!
Many thanks again and always to Mr. Tim Leavy @ https://www.timleavy.com  for composing for us the greatest theme song in all the paranormal realms!
References:
Anabasis Alexandri:
Internet History Sourcebooks Project: Ancient History (fordham.edu)
https://sourcebooks.fordham.edu/ancient/arrian-bookVIII-India.asp
 
Alexander the Great Accounts:
Internet History Sourcebooks Project: Ancient History (fordham.edu)
https://sourcebooks.fordham.edu/ancient/arrian-bookVIII-India.asp
 
Pliny the Elder:
Top 10 Yeti and Abominable Snowman Sightings - MountEverest.info
https://mounteverest.info/yeti-sightings/
 
Yeti Origin Myths:
Peters, L.G. (Jan 1997). The "calling," the yeti, and the Ban Jhakri ("forest shaman") in Nepalese shamanism. The Journal of Transpersonal Psychology. Palo Alto, Calif, 29(1)
 
Himalayan Ape Men:
Norman, E. (1969). The abominable snowmen. Universal Publishing and Distribution Corporation, New York, P31
 
Brian H. Hodgeson Account:
Top 10 yeti and abominable snowman sightings | Graham Hoyland
https://www.grahamhoyland.com/yeti-sightings/
 
Colonel C.K. Howard-Bury’s 1921 Account, General C. G Bruce 1922 Account, The Huerta Expedition 1955, Didanov’s 1966 Account & Major Alan Cameron’s 1923 Account & more:
Norman, E. (1969). The abominable snowmen. Universal Publishing and Distribution Corporation, New York.
 
Colonel John Hunt’s 1950s Account & Reading:
Top 10 Yeti and Abominable Snowman Sightings - MountEverest.info
https://mounteverest.info/yeti-sightings/
 
Tibetan Children Spot Yeti:
Tom Slick. Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.), 30 April 1958. Chronicling America: Historic American Newspapers. Lib. of Congress. <https://chroniclingamerica.loc.gov/lccn/sn83045462/1958-04-30/ed-1/seq-9/>
 
Don Whillans 1970 Account:
Top 10 Yeti and Abominable Snowman Sightings - MountEverest.info
https://mounteverest.info/yeti-sightings/
 
The Josh Gates Footprints:
The Curious Case of the ‘Destination Truth’ Yeti Track | Center for Inquiry
https://centerforinquiry.org/blog/the-curious-case-of-the-destination-truth-yeti-track/
(On a side note, Josh Gates’ footprints are said to be a whopping size-15. Dang, Josh.)
 
Yeti Description:
Norman, E. (1969). The abominable snowmen. Universal Publishing and Distribution Corporation, New York, p43-44
 
Yeti Description 2:
Peters, L.G. (Jan 1997). The "calling," the yeti, and the Ban Jhakri ("forest shaman") in Nepalese shamanism. The Journal of Transpersonal Psychology. Palo Alto, Calif, 29(1), p4
 
Most types & Sizes of Yeti come from both:
Norman, E. (1969). The abominable snowmen. Universal Publishing and Distribution Corporation, New York
&
Peters, L.G. (Jan 1997). The "calling," the yeti, and the Ban Jhakri ("forest shaman") in Nepalese shamanism. The Journal of Transpersonal Psychology. Palo Alto, Calif, 29(1)
 
Eluding a Yeti:
Peters, L.G. (Jan 1997). The "calling," the yeti, and the Ban Jhakri ("forest shaman") in Nepalese shamanism. The Journal of Transpersonal Psychology. Palo Alto, Calif, 29(1)
 
Gilyaks:
Norman, E. (1969). The abominable snowmen. Universal Publishing and Distribution Corporation, New York, p68-69
 
Yeren:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Yeren
 
Mande Burung Reading:
In the footsteps of the yeti: the hunt for Mande Burung | The Independent | The Independent
https://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/asia/in-the-footsteps-of-the-yeti-the-hunt-for-mande-burung-890306.html
 
2005 Mande Burung Encounter:
Steiger, B. (2010). Real monsters, gruesome critters, and beasts from the darkside. Visible Ink Press, p190
 
The Kewagh:
https://plesourd.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/The-Passamaquoddy-%E2%80%9CWitchcraft-Tales%E2%80%9D-of-Newell-S-Francis.pdf 
 
The Banjhākri:
https://www.indiatimes.com/news/india/banjhakri-and-banjhakrini-of-sikkim-these-shamans-kidnap-children-but-not-for-nefarious-reasons-604366.html
 
Charlotte Lynvist – DNA Evidence:
Abominable Snowman? Nope—study ties DNA samples from purported Yetis to Asian bears (phys.org)
https://phys.org/news/2017-11-abominable-snowman-nopestudy-ties-dna.html
 
Boris Porshenev Findings & Hair Sample Findings:
Steiger, B. (2010). Real monsters, gruesome critters, and beasts from the darkside. Visible Ink Press
 
Different sizes of yeti may be due to the various altitudes:
Peters, L.G. (Jan 1997). The "calling," the yeti, and the Ban Jhakri ("forest shaman") in Nepalese shamanism. The Journal of Transpersonal Psychology. Palo Alto, Calif, 29(1)
 
Gigantopithecus Theory:
Gigantopithecus - Wikipedia
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gigantopithecus
 
Gigantopithecus Theory 2:
Orangutan | Definition, Habitat, Height, Weight, Lifespan, Scientific Names, & Facts | Britannica
https://www.britannica.com/animal/orangutan\
Neanderthal Theory:
Norman, E. (1969). The abominable snowmen. Universal Publishing and Distribution Corporation, New York, P44
 
Sherpa Recent Yeti Extinction Theory:
Norman, E. (1969). The abominable snowmen. Universal Publishing and Distribution Corporation, New York, p9
 
Madam Blavatsky Description:
Lachman, G. (2015). The secret teachers of the western world. Tarcher-Penguin, NY, p363
 
High Altitude Psychosis:
Climbing Mountains Can Cause Psychosis, Researchers Say | Time
https://time.com/5069436/mountain-climbing-high-altitude-psychosis/

37: The Saxtown Ax Murders - An MLT Whodunit!

In the spring of 1874, in the small farming community of Saxtown, Illinois, a most heinous deed was committed – the brutal murder of a family of five. There were no witnesses to speak of and too many suspects to name, but the solving of this most heinous crime became the obsession of many. Come with us now as we dive deep into the lore of this 150-year-old cold case and reach our own stunning conclusions!
 
Thank you once again and forever more to Mr. Tim Leavy @ timleavy.com for composing us the greatest theme song in the paranormal realms!
 
References:
 
Kirin Ichiban - https://www.kanpaidrinks.com/japanese-beer/japanese-beer-blogs/what-does-kirin-ichiban-mean/
 
Green Iguana - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Green_iguana
 
Pistor, Nicholas J.C. (2014). The Ax Murders of Saxtown: The Unsolved Crime That Terrorized A Town And Shocked The Nation. Lyons Press, pg 12-13.
 
New York Dispatch March 29, 1874 - https://chroniclingamerica.loc.gov/lccn/sn85026214/1874-03-29/ed-1/seq-7/#date1=1874&index=0&rows=20&words=Saxtown&searchType=basic&sequence=0&state=New+York&date2=1874&proxtext=Saxtown&y=0&x=0&dateFilterType=yearRange&page=1
 
Pistor, pg 21.
 
Pistor, pg 62.
 
Pistor, pg 113.
 
Pistor, pg 135.
 
Pistor, pg 161.
 
Pistor, pg 28.