She stands by the road. In a white dress. Silent. Watching. And no matter what country you’re in, someone has a story that starts just like that. In this episode, we trace the recurring shape of the Lady in White—across highways, rivers, cultures, and centuries. From La Llorona to Resurrection Mary to the Irish Banshee, we’ll break down the folklore behind these mourning spirits, and why their stories all carry the same weight: grief that never got a place to rest. Then we’ll talk about what ...
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She stands by the road. In a white dress. Silent. Watching. And no matter what country you’re in, someone has a story that starts just like that. In this episode, we trace the recurring shape of the Lady in White—across highways, rivers, cultures, and centuries. From La Llorona to Resurrection Mary to the Irish Banshee, we’ll break down the folklore behind these mourning spirits, and why their stories all carry the same weight: grief that never got a place to rest. Then we’ll talk about what ...
5. Sharp Magic: Ritual Knives, Iron Nails, and the Edge Between Blessing and Banishment
The Feral Folklorist
27 minutes
3 months ago
5. Sharp Magic: Ritual Knives, Iron Nails, and the Edge Between Blessing and Banishment
For generations, sharp tools have done more than carve wood or cut rope—they’ve drawn boundaries, ended spiritual ties, and held protection in place. In this episode, we’re digging into the world of ritual knives, iron nails, and other edged tools used in folk magic across cultures. From black-handled conjure blades to coffin nails pulled from grave dirt, we’ll break down how these objects are used to bind, banish, protect, and sever. You’ll hear the history, the magical logic, and the real r...
The Feral Folklorist
She stands by the road. In a white dress. Silent. Watching. And no matter what country you’re in, someone has a story that starts just like that. In this episode, we trace the recurring shape of the Lady in White—across highways, rivers, cultures, and centuries. From La Llorona to Resurrection Mary to the Irish Banshee, we’ll break down the folklore behind these mourning spirits, and why their stories all carry the same weight: grief that never got a place to rest. Then we’ll talk about what ...
