In this episode, we dive into some HEAVY topics. The kind we’ve held close to the chest for years. This one weaves together history, folklore, and the deeper threads of our own experiences, pulling you through ancient temples, Norse fate‑weavers, Italian astral warriors, and straight into the encounters we’ve never fully talked about. Our thesis is simple: the role of the Seer didn’t disappear with mythology. It evolved, it survived, and it shows up in ways most people never expect. This episode is dense, raw, and revealing… and if you’ve been with us for a while, you’ll understand exactly why it had to be done. Throughout this episode, we walk listeners through a full spectrum of what it actually means to be a Seer. We start at 00:00 by setting the tone for the journey ahead, then move into understanding the concept of Seers (03:50) and the deep historical roots behind them (06:14). From there, we explore the Oracle of Delphi (12:25), the Norse Volvas (16:26), and the Italian Benandanti (21:45) to show how these roles appeared across cultures long before modern terminology existed. We bridge those ancient practices into their modern implications (28:59) and then open the door to our own lived experiences encounters with deities (32:01), journeys through different pantheons (46:18), and the moments where gods and spirits stepped directly into our lives (50:25). We talk about how divine communication actually works (52:01), how intuition plays a role (54:06), and the guardians and angelic beings that exist beyond the gods (56:48, 01:00:25). We close by diving into belief, reverence, egregores, and the nature of divine existence (01:05:31, 01:11:01, 01:17:36) before looking ahead at what’s coming next (01:26:02). It’s a lot … but it’s exactly the kind of episode that needed to be made. With that being said we are including a small disclaimer for this episode. If this is your first time listening to us, we highly recommend starting with our earlier episodes and getting a feel for who we are, what we do, and how we got here. This episode dives into some of the heaviest, deepest topics we’ve ever covered, and having that foundation will help everything land the way it’s meant to. Small correction: Right at the (12:52) mark in our recording, i were introducing the Oracle of Delphi and said: “Also known as Pytha, I think is how you say it... she was essentially, huh... I, I don't, I don't know Greek very well." A lot of people including myself naturally pronounce it with a soft "ee" sound (Del-fee), but the standard English pronunciation for the historical site uses a long I at the end. So it rhymes with "fly" (Del-fy). Thanks to the listener that pointed that out and will use that correction going forward. Music CreditsIntro and Outro Music: “Swamp Witch”Additional Intro Music: “Stacy Dahl” by MaudlinFollow Maudlin on TikTok and Instagram: @maudlinListen to Hidden in The Shadows Podcast on Spotify and YouTube Share Your Paranormal ExperiencesSend us a message on social media, fill out our contact form, or email us: 📧 Hiddenintheshadowspodcast@gmail.com More ResourcesFor additional research, links, and episode references, visit: 🌐 www.hiddenintheshadows.com Follow us for updates and more spooky content coming soon! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
