High in the Carpathian hills, the ruins of Cachtice Castle still whisper her name. In this episode, we descend into the history and legend of Elizabeth Bathory—the Hungarian countess accused of bathing in blood and condemned without a trial. You’ll hear what really happened inside those castle walls, what the records say, and what the folklore invented to fill the gaps. We’ll trace how a powerful noblewoman became Europe’s most enduring monster, how her story turned from scandal to symbol, an...
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High in the Carpathian hills, the ruins of Cachtice Castle still whisper her name. In this episode, we descend into the history and legend of Elizabeth Bathory—the Hungarian countess accused of bathing in blood and condemned without a trial. You’ll hear what really happened inside those castle walls, what the records say, and what the folklore invented to fill the gaps. We’ll trace how a powerful noblewoman became Europe’s most enduring monster, how her story turned from scandal to symbol, an...
8. Where Haints Get Stuck: Bottle Trees to Trap Evil Spirits
The Feral Folklorist
28 minutes
1 month ago
8. Where Haints Get Stuck: Bottle Trees to Trap Evil Spirits
Blue bottle trees aren’t just porch decorations—they’re spirit traps. In this episode, we dig into the Southern and African origins of this folk magic tradition, where glass bottles are used to confuse, trap, or drive off wandering spirits. You’ll learn how this practice came over from the Congo, how it changed in the American South, and why blue is the color most often used to keep bad energy away. We’ll talk about how bottle trees work, what kinds of spirits they’re meant to catch, and the ...
The Feral Folklorist
High in the Carpathian hills, the ruins of Cachtice Castle still whisper her name. In this episode, we descend into the history and legend of Elizabeth Bathory—the Hungarian countess accused of bathing in blood and condemned without a trial. You’ll hear what really happened inside those castle walls, what the records say, and what the folklore invented to fill the gaps. We’ll trace how a powerful noblewoman became Europe’s most enduring monster, how her story turned from scandal to symbol, an...
