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  1. 1d ago

    Dead Men Tell No Tales: Pirate Myth, Mutiny, and Monsters of the Sea

    Dead Men Tell No Tales: Pirate Myth, Mutiny, and Monsters of the Sea Pirates have become some of the most iconic figures in history—but how did criminals become legends? This week, we’re diving into the mythology behind Blackbeard, Anne Bonny, Davy Jones, the Kraken, ghost ships, buried treasure, and the stories that transformed real people into larger-than-life folk heroes. Because pirate stories were never just about gold—they’ve always been about freedom, fear, and what waits beyond the horizon. In This Episode Why pirates became legends instead of being forgotten by historyBlackbeard and the power of creating your own mythAnne Bonny, Mary Read, and the women who defied every expectationDavy Jones’ Locker and the sailor’s underworldThe Kraken, Leviathan, and why every culture imagined monsters beneath the wavesThe Flying Dutchman and ghost ship folklore from around the worldThe surprising truth behind buried treasureHow Pirates of the Caribbean, Black Sails, and Our Flag Means Death keep pirate mythology alive today The Goddess Behavior Take Pirates continue to fascinate us because they represent one of humanity’s oldest fantasies: walking away. Leaving behind expectations, crossing the horizon, and choosing a different life. But mythology never lets us forget the cost. Pirate stories remind us that freedom and uncertainty often travel together, and every journey into the unknown asks us to risk the comfort of the familiar. Why This Still Matters We still tell pirate stories because we’re still drawn to adventure, reinvention, rebellion, and the hope that life can be bigger than the one we’ve always known. Pirates are the outlaw version of the hero’s journey—challenging authority, facing monsters, building found families, and chasing possibilities just beyond the horizon. The ships may be gone, but the longing that created pirate mythology is as alive as ever. Listen If You Love Pirates of the CaribbeanTreasure IslandMaritime folklore and ghost ship legendsHistory mixed with mythologyAdventure stories and treasure huntsAnything that begins with “X marks the spot.” Join The Inner Circle! ✨ Follow Goddess Behavior for weekly mythology, drama, and meaning! ⭐️ Rate & review to help other legendary mortals find us! 📲 Follow us on Facebook, Instagram & Youtube @goddessbehaviorpod Hosted by Steph & Laura  New Episodes Every Wednesday! Stay Bold. Stay Curious.✨That’s Goddess Behavior✨ 00:17 Introduction to Goddess Behavior Podcast 00:40 Setting Sail: The Mythology of Pirates 05:23 The Transformation of Pirates into Legends 15:22 Blackbeard: The Iconic Pirate and His Legacy 21:54 The Role of Women in Piracy: Anne Bonny and Mary Read 23:49 Anne Bonny: A Symbol of Courage 27:42 Davy Jones and the Myth of the Sea 32:45 The Ocean's Unforgiving Nature 34:36 The Kraken: Myth and Reality 41:22 Ghost Ships and the Flying Dutchman 47:24 Pirate Treasure: Myth vs. Reality 50:16 The Quest for Treasure: More Than Wealth 52:32 Pirates in Pop Culture: Shaping Modern Mythology 56:58 Captain Hook: The Antithesis of Adventure 59:11 The Price of Freedom: Pirates and Consequences 01:02:46 The Timelessness of Pirate Stories 01:05:25 Questions for Our Listeners! 01:05:50 Like, Subscribe, Leave A Review!

  2. Jul 22

    The Cities Beneath the Sea: Lost Kingdoms, Flood Myths, and the Civilizations We Can’t Let Go

    The Cities Beneath the Sea: Lost Kingdoms, Flood Myths, and the Civilizations We Can’t Let Go What if the greatest civilization in history didn’t disappear—it simply sank beneath the waves? From Atlantis to the Welsh kingdom of Cantre’r Gwaelod, from the Breton city of Ys to flood myths found on nearly every continent, humans have been telling stories about lost worlds for thousands of years. But these myths aren’t just about mysterious cities or catastrophic floods. They’re about memory, identity, survival, and the fear that everything we’ve built could one day be forgotten. This week on Goddess Behavior, we dive beneath the surface to explore the mythology of drowned kingdoms, hidden civilizations, and why the ocean has always been the perfect place to bury our greatest stories. In This Episode Atlantis, Ys and Cantre’r GwaelodWhat archaeology tells us about ancient floods and rising seasWhy church bells are said to ring beneath the oceanHow myths preserve cultural memory long after civilizations disappear Goddess Behavior Take Maybe Atlantis was real. Maybe it wasn’t. The more interesting question is why humans have never stopped imagining worlds beneath the sea. These myths remind us that we don’t just fear destruction—we fear being forgotten. Empires fall, coastlines change, and monuments crumble, but stories endure. Long after cities disappear beneath the waves, mythology keeps their memory alive. Sometimes the greatest legacy a civilization leaves behind isn’t its architecture—it’s the stories people refuse to stop telling. Why This Still Matters As sea levels rise, coastlines change, and archaeologists continue uncovering ancient settlements beneath the water, these stories feel more relevant than ever. But beyond the science, they speak to something deeply human: our desire to preserve what matters. Every generation wonders what will survive after it’s gone. Flood myths remind us that while the world may change, memory, resilience, and storytelling have always helped humanity begin again. Listen If You Love Atlantis and lost civilization theoriesMythology, folklore, and ancient mysteriesFlood myths from around the worldSarah J. Maas and Crescent CityStories about hidden kingdoms and civilizations Join The Inner Circle! ✨ Follow Goddess Behavior for weekly mythology, drama, and meaning! ⭐️ Rate & review to help other legendary mortals find us! 📲 Follow us on Facebook, Instagram & Youtube @goddessbehaviorpod Hosted by Steph & Laura  New Episodes Every Wednesday! Stay Bold. Stay Curious.✨That’s Goddess Behavior✨ 00:00 Introduction to Goddess Behavior Podcast 00:34 Exploring Lost Cities Beneath the Sea 02:54 Why Do We Tell Stories About Lost Worlds? 09:42 Atlantis: The City That Wouldn’t Stay Lost 17:59 The Fall of Atlantis: Hubris & Corruption 19:03 Goddess Behavior Take On Atlantis 21:03 The Haunting Legend of Ys 26:36 The Fall of the City of Ys 30:09 The Paris Prophecy 32:03 Goddess Behavior's Take on Ys 34:31 Cantre’r Gwaelod: The Kingdom Beneath The Bay 38:26 Goddess Behavior's Take on Cantre'r Gwaelod 41:05 Lessons from Flood Myths 44:54 Exploring Ancient Flood Myths 46:34 Why Are Flood Myths Everywhere? 48:28 Lost Cities in Pop Culture 50:17 The Blue Court: The City Beneath Crescent City 01:10:43 Goddess Behavior Take 01:14:42 Like, Subscribe, Leave A Review! 01:14:56 Thanks For Watching!

  3. Jul 15

    Beautiful Things That Drown You: Sirens, Mermaids & Sea Creatures

    Beautiful Things That Drown You: Sirens, Mermaids & Sea Creatures The ocean has always inspired two emotions at the same time: wonder and fear. Long before humans could map the deep or explain storms, currents, and disappearances, we filled the water with stories. Mermaids. Sirens. Selkies. Sea monsters. Across cultures separated by oceans and centuries, people imagined beautiful, mysterious beings waiting just beneath the surface. In this episode of Goddess Behavior, we’re diving into the myths behind these legendary creatures—and exploring what they reveal about humanity’s relationship with the unknown. In This Episode Why the shoreline is one of mythology’s most powerful liminal spacesThe surprising truth about the original Greek Sirens (hint: they weren’t mermaids)Sea folklore from around the worldSea monsters like the Kraken, Leviathan, and JörmungandrThe darker origins of The Little MermaidHow modern pop culture continues to reinvent mermaid mythology Goddess Behavior Take Mermaids have survived for thousands of years because they represent one of humanity’s oldest dreams: that another world exists just beyond the one we know. Every generation creates the mermaid it needs—a monster, a heroine, a warning, or a symbol of transformation. These stories remind us that mythology has never just been about what’s beneath the waves. It’s about our endless curiosity, our fear of the unknown, and our hope that mystery still exists in the world. Why This Still Matters Even with satellites, submarines, and modern science, we’ve explored only a small fraction of Earth’s oceans. The deep sea remains one of the last great frontiers, and that’s part of why these myths continue to resonate. We may not believe in sirens the way the ancient Greeks did, but we still tell stories about what waits beyond the horizon. The creatures change. The questions don’t. Listen If You Love Mythology, folklore, and legendary creatures from around the worldCeltic, Greek, Slavic, Japanese, and African folkloreStories about the ocean, sea monsters, and maritime legendsExploring the deeper meanings behind myths and pop culture Join The Inner Circle! ✨ Follow Goddess Behavior for weekly mythology, drama, and meaning! ⭐️ Rate & review to help other legendary mortals find us! 📲 Follow us on Facebook, Instagram & Youtube @goddessbehaviorpod Hosted by Steph & Laura  New Episodes Every Wednesday! Stay Bold. Stay Curious.✨That’s Goddess Behavior✨ 00:17 Introduction to Goddess Behavior Podcast 01:07 Exploring Water Myths and Creatures 02:56 The Mystery of Liminal Spaces 06:25 Ancient Water Goddesses and Their Evolution 08:40 The Transformation of Sirens in Mythology 11:57 The Temptation of Knowledge and Validation 13:08 Mermaids and Their Global Stories 16:31 The Heartbreak of Selkies 19:11 Kelpies: The Beautiful Yet Dangerous Spirits 22:58 Marrows and the Longing for Home 25:03 The Lorelei: Temptation and Danger 26:18 Mermaids and Their Cultural Significance 28:13 The Haunting Rasulka of Slavic Folklore 29:50 The Unsettling Ningyo of Japanese Mythology 32:43 Mami Wata: The Powerful Water Spirit 35:30 Sea Monsters: Filling the Unknown 37:44 The Tragic Tale of The Little Mermaid 38:27 Reinterpretations of Mermaid Stories 47:05 The Enduring Mystery of Mermaids 49:56 Like, Subscribe, Leave a Review! 50:10 Thanks For Watching!

  4. Jul 8

    Written in Water: The Mythology of Cancer, Scorpio, and Pisces

    Written in Water: The Mythology of Cancer, Scorpio & Pisces Before the zodiac became horoscope memes, it was mythology. In this episode, we’re diving beneath the surface of Cancer, Scorpio, and Pisces to explore the constellation stories, ancient myths, and pop culture archetypes that shaped the water signs. From Hercules and the Hydra, Orion, to Typhon, & the depths of the ocean itself, we uncover why these signs have always represented far more than simply being “emotional.” In This Episode Astrology basics: elements, modalities, and ruling planetsWhy ancient people created constellationsThe Myths Behind Cancer, Scorpio, and PiscesPop culture archetypes from your favorite books, movies, and tv shows Goddess Behavior Take Modern astrology often reduces the water signs to personality traits: Cancer is sensitive, Scorpio is intense, and Pisces is dreamy. But the original myths tell a much bigger story. Cancer survives through protection. Scorpio survives through transformation. Pisces survives through surrender. Together, they remind us that some of life’s greatest strength isn’t found in conquering the world—it’s found in surviving the experiences that change us forever and still remaining capable of love, hope, imagination, and connection. That’s water sign behavior. Why This Still Matters The zodiac wasn’t originally created to tell people who they were. It helped explain a world that felt mysterious, dangerous, and unpredictable. These constellations carried stories about loyalty, sacrifice, power, loss, rebirth, and survival. They gave people a way to make meaning out of chaos. Thousands of years later, we’re still asking many of the same questions. We just tell those stories through movies, books, music, personality tests, and astrology instead of around a fire beneath the stars. Listen If You Love… Greek mythology and constellation storiesAstrology beyond daily horoscopesMythology hidden in modern pop culture Join The Inner Circle! ✨ Follow Goddess Behavior for weekly mythology, drama, and meaning! ⭐️ Rate & review to help other legendary mortals find us! 📲 Follow us on Facebook, Instagram & Youtube @goddessbehaviorpod Hosted by Steph & Laura  New Episodes Every Wednesday! Stay Bold. Stay Curious.✨That’s Goddess Behavior✨ 00:00 Exploring Astrology's Water Signs and Mythology 04:51 Astrology Basics: Understanding the Zodiac 07:35 Astrology Through Mythology 09:30 Cancer: The Start of Emotional Journey 15:48 The Myth of Cancer: Hercules and the Crab 18:58 The Emotional Depth of Cancer Archetypes 22:29 Cancer Coded Characters 23:51 Which Taylor Swift Album is Cancer? 24:44 Famous Cancarians 26:14 Goddess Behavior's Take on Cancer 27:29 Understanding Scorpio: Myths and Misconceptions 34:06 The Myth of Scorpio: Orion and The Scorpion 37:48 Scorpions in Mythology 40:19 Transformation and Redemption in Scorpio Stories 41:26 Scorpio Coded Characters 43:12 Which Taylor Swift Album is Scorpio? 45:07 Famous Scorpios 49:43 Goddess Behavior's Take on Scorpio 51:50 Exploring the Depths of Pisces 57:01 The Myth of Pisces: Aphrodite, Eros, and Typhon 01:00:57 The Enduring Symbolism of Fish and Water 01:04:23 Pisces Archetypes in Popular Culture 01:09:30 Which Taylor Swift Album is Pisces? 01:10:36 Famous Pisces 01:12:37 The Importance of Mythology in Astrology 01:17:45 Introduction to Goddess Behavior 01:17:45 Exploring Boldness and Curiosity 01:18:00 Thanks for watching!

  5. Jul 1

    The Sun & The Moon: Why Humans Made The Sky Personal 

    The Sun & The Moon: Why Humans Made The Sky Personal  Before horoscopes and birth charts, humans were already looking to the sky for answers. In this episode of Goddess Behavior, we explore how cultures around the world transformed the sun and moon into gods, siblings, rulers, and symbols of power, emotion, and transformation. From Norse, Greek, Japanese, and Egyptian mythology to the origins of astrology itself, we uncover why humanity has always searched the cosmos for meaning. Because before the cosmos became science… The sky was mythology first. In This Episode: Why humans first looked to the skySun and moon myths from around the worldWhy the moon became a symbol of emotion and changeWhy the sun became associated with power and authorityThe surprising origins of modern astrology Goddess Behavior Take Humans made the cosmos emotional before they made it scientific. We didn’t just observe the sun and moon—we gave them names, relationships, personalities, and purpose. In doing so, we transformed the sky into humanity’s first shared storybook. These myths weren’t really about explaining the heavens. They were about understanding ourselves. Because when the universe feels personal, it becomes a little less frightening—and a little more meaningful. Why This Still Matters Thousands of years later, we haven’t stopped looking up. We still describe people as “our sunshine,” romanticize the moon, pause for eclipses, follow moon phases, and search the stars for meaning. Whether through mythology, astrology, or simply watching a sunset, the instinct remains the same: humans crave patterns, connection, and stories that help make sense of an unpredictable world. The sky may no longer be our first calendar, but it’s still one of our oldest mirrors. Listen If You Love…  Comparative mythology Astrology and celestial symbolism Folklore and cultural traditions The meaning behind the sun, moon, and stars Greek, Norse, Egyptian, and Japanese mythology Exploring why humans have always searched the sky for meaning Join The Inner Circle! ✨ Follow Goddess Behavior for weekly mythology, drama, and meaning! ⭐️ Rate & review to help other legendary mortals find us! 📲 Follow us on Facebook, Instagram & Youtube @goddessbehaviorpod Hosted by Steph & Laura  New Episodes Every Wednesday! Stay Bold. Stay Curious.✨That’s Goddess Behavior✨ 00:00 Introduction to Goddess Behavior Podcast 00:37 The Sun and The Moon: Celestial Bodies Made Personal 03:21 Why Humans Started Looking Up 08:42 The Sky Becomes Human 13:54 Shattering the Default — Sun ≠ Male, Moon ≠ Female 18:06 The Sky as A Cultural Mirror 19:58 Norse Mythology: A Cosmic Chase 24:46 Japanese Mythology: Family Dynamics of Celestial Bodies 34:21 Egyptian Mythology: The Balance of Order and Chaos 42:17 The Moon: An Emotional Mirror 49:35 Lunatics: Moon People 51:14 The Sun: Power and Authority 58:13 The Contrast of Sun & Moon in Mythology and Modern Day 01:01:30 Astrology: Humanity's Cosmic Mirrors 01:04:27 Sun and Moon in Pop Culture 01:05:47 The Personal Connection to Celestial Bodies 01:08:39 Listener Questions 01:09:14 Like, Subscribe, Leave a Review! 01:09:30 Thanks For Watching!

  6. Jun 24

    The Black Forest And The Birth of Fairytales

    The Black Forest and The Birth of Fairytales Episode Description Before fairytales became bedtime stories, they were warnings. This week on Goddess Behavior, we’re traveling into Germany’s Black Forest to explore the folklore that shaped some of the world’s most famous fairytales. We’re uncovering the real fears hidden beneath the magic. Because these stories weren’t originally written to entertain children. They were trying to help people survive. Join us as we explore how oral folklore became written fairytales and why modern audiences are still drawn to dangerous paths. In This Episode The Black Forest as the birthplace of fairytale imageryThe difference between folklore and fairytalesHow the Brothers Grimm collected and reshaped oral traditionsHow fairytales preserved cultural memory through symbolismWhy modern audiences still crave fairytale and folklore narratives The Goddess Behavior Take Fairytales survived because humans changed the packaging but kept the fear. But underneath the fantasy, the original anxieties are still there: fear of being abandoned, of growing up, of crossing thresholds, of the wilderness, and the understanding that survival requires transformation. Fairytales were never really about magic. They were about emotional survival. Fairytales aren’t escapism. They’re memory. Why This Still Matters Fairytales are having a moment again. Modern audiences continue returning to stories shaped by forests, curses, wolves, witches, and transformation. Why? Because fairytales offer something modern life often doesn’t: Symbolic meaning. Folklore gave emotional chaos a narrative shape. And in a world that often feels fragmented, uncertain, and hyper-digital, people are once again searching for stories that help them navigate transformation. The aesthetics may have changed. But we’re still telling stories about entering the woods and finding our way home. Listen If You Love Witches, wolves, curses, and enchanted forestsThe darker, original versions of fairytalesFolklore hidden beneath familiar storiesCottagecore with a slightly unsettling vibeDark academia, folklore horror, and gothic fantasyStories about transformation, thresholds, and becoming Join The Inner Circle! ✨ Follow Goddess Behavior for weekly mythology, drama, and meaning! ⭐️ Rate & review to help other legendary mortals find us! 📲 Follow us on Facebook, Instagram & Youtube @goddessbehaviorpod Hosted by Steph & Laura  New Episodes Every Wednesday! Stay Bold. Stay Curious.✨That’s Goddess Behavior✨ 00:00 Introduction to Goddess Behavior Podcast 00:34 Exploring the Black Forest and Its Folklore 02:11 The Psychological Landscape of the Black Forest 06:59 The Role of Night in Folklore 08:24 The Symbolism of the Forest in Fairy Tales 10:15 The Evolution of Fairy Tales from Folklore 13:36 The Brothers Grimm Contribution to Fairytales 17:30 The Dark Origins of Snow White 26:16 Little Red Riding Hood: A Lesson in Vulnerability 31:51 Hansel and Gretel: The Reality of Famine 37:21 The Goose Girl: Voiceless and Identity Theft 40:46 Star Money: Scarcity and Generosity 46:01 The Moon's Light: A Symbol of Order and Chaos 52:47 Fairy Tales as Reflections of Human Experience 55:50 Pop Culture Loves Fairytales 01:03:35 Questions For Our Listeners! 01:07:45 Like, Subscribe, Leave A Review! 01:08:02 Thanks For Watching!

  7. Jun 17

    That’s Superstitious Behavior

    That’s Superstitious Behavior Episode Description Why do we still knock on wood? Why do athletes wear lucky socks? Why do actors refuse to say Macbeth in a theater? Why do people throw salt over their shoulder, avoid tempting fate, and insist they’re “not superstitious” right before checking their horoscope? This week on Goddess Behavior, we’re diving into the fascinating world of superstitions. From death omens to evil eyes, we’re exploring the hidden logic behind some of humanity’s oldest habits. In This Episode What Is a Superstition?The Psychology of SuperstitionModern SuperstitionsWhy We Still Use Superstitions The Goddess Behavior Take Superstitions are what survive when people lose institutions but keep fear. Tiny rituals passed hand to hand because once upon a time someone believed they mattered enough to keep people safe. People created patterns because patterns made uncertainty feel survivable. Maybe the reason these beliefs survive isn’t because humans are irrational and have always understood something true: Life contains forces larger than us. Superstition is what happens when humans try to negotiate with uncertainty instead of surrendering to it completely. Why This Still Matters Modern people often think we’ve outgrown superstition. But we still knock on wood. We still avoid jinxing ourselves. We still wear lucky jewelry, follow rituals before important events, and assign meaning to coincidence. Science can explain probability. Therapy can help us process grief. But neither completely removes the discomfort of uncertainty. The rituals may change. The human need behind them never does. Listen If You Love Mythology and folkloreThe psychology of beliefLearning why humans do the weird things we doThe meaning behind common superstitions Join The Inner Circle! ✨ Follow Goddess Behavior for weekly mythology, drama, and meaning! ⭐️ Rate & review to help other legendary mortals find us! 📲 Follow us on Facebook, Instagram & Youtube @goddessbehaviorpod Hosted by Steph & Laura  New Episodes Every Wednesday! Stay Bold. Stay Curious.✨That’s Goddess Behavior✨ 00:00 Welcome to Goddess Behavior 00:37 Exploring Childhood Superstitions 04:15 Superstitions and The Psychology Behind Them 07:06 Superstitions in Sports and Community 08:51 Weather-Related Superstitions 11:27 Animal Omens  11:58 Physical Superstitions 12:18 Theater Superstitions and Their Origins 16:16 Salt as Protection 20:57 Protective Properties of Iron 24:31 The Protective Power of Sound 28:58 Evil Eye and Protection Charms 34:42 Luck and Its Symbolism 34:50 Wishbones 37:05 Lucky Pennies 40:03 Knocking on Wood: A Superstitious Gesture 45:12 Wood by Taylor Swift: The Mother of Superstitions 49:54 Liminal Spaces and Death Boundaries 50:38 Mirrors: Soul Trapping and Reflection Lore 53:36 Cultural Practices Around Death 56:11 Windows as Portals 57:58 Bees and Death Superstitions 59:15 Whistling: Folklore and Superstitions 01:02:33 Death Omens and Dealing With Grief 01:04:57 Liminal Spaces: Thresholds and Crossroads 01:10:42 Forest Superstitions: Ancient Fears and Rules  01:16:03 The Witching Hour 01:17:22 Van Cleef and Arpels' Connection to Luck 01:19:54 The Enduring Nature of Superstitions 01:24:54 Like, Subscribe, Leave a Review! 01:25:09 Thanks for watching!

  8. Jun 10

    The Mountains Remember Too: Appalachian Folklore, Hauntings, and The Stories That Keep People Alive

    The Mountains Remember Too: Appalachian Folklore, Hauntings, and The Stories That Keep People Alive Before horror movies taught people to fear the woods, Appalachian folklore already did — not because the mountains were evil, but because they were alive. This week, we head deep into Appalachian folklore born in one of the oldest and most isolated mountain ranges on Earth. We unpack how Appalachian folklore became a living mythology shaped by Cherokee, Scots-Irish, African, and mountain traditions layered together across generations. In This Episode Why Appalachia became a “living archive” for folklore and oral traditionThe spiritual relationship Cherokee communities had with the mountains long before European settlementHow isolation preserved ancient storytelling systems The Goddess Behavior Take Appalachian folklore understands something modern culture forgets: survival depends on relationship. The mountains don’t care if you feel powerful. Nature is older than us, larger than us, and not fully knowable. The rules in folklore are rarely arbitrary. They are inherited survival knowledge wrapped in stories powerful enough to survive generations. And maybe that’s why these stories still resonate now: because modern culture increasingly treats nature as aesthetic instead of relationship. Appalachian folklore remembers an older worldview: that the land is alive, that places carry memory, and that real power is not domination. Why This Still Matters Today, people are more disconnected from nature, community, local traditions, and physical place itself than perhaps any other point in modern history. Because humans still instinctively create stories around uncertainty. And maybe deep down, part of us still believes what these stories were trying to teach all along: the land remembers. And the mountains remember too. Listen If You Love Southern Gothic storytellingOral traditions & mythologyIndigenous folklore & sacred geographyStories where the landscape feels alive Join The Inner Circle! ✨ Follow Goddess Behavior for weekly mythology, drama, and meaning! ⭐️ Rate & review to help other legendary mortals find us! 📲 Follow us on Facebook, Instagram & Youtube @goddessbehaviorpod Hosted by Steph & Laura  New Episodes Every Wednesday! Stay Bold. Stay Curious.✨That’s Goddess Behavior✨ 00:00 Introduction to Goddess Behavior Podcast 00:17 Exploring the Appalachian Mountains 02:32 What Even Is Appalachia? 04:22 Cultural Layering in Appalachian Folklore 06:43 Geographic Isolation and The Role of Folklore 09:16 Survival Stories 14:04 The Little People of the Appalachians 22:00 Mermaids in the Mountains 24:48 The Granny Witch: Healer and Midwife 29:49 Historical Perspectives on Women in Medicine 35:39 The Concept of Haints and Restless Spirits 37:36 Haints Blue 39:54 Appalachian Traditions and Death Rituals 44:38 The Bell Witch: America's Most Documented Haunting 53:25 Wampus Cat 55:53 Spearfinger 57:29 The Rawhead and Bloody Bones 57:57 The Moon Eyed People 59:03 The Brown Mountain Lights 01:01:22 Jack Tales: Tricksters in Appalachian Folklore 01:05:49 A Living Tradition of Storytelling 01:06:41 Understanding Appalachian People's Main Stream "Persona" 01:08:31 Appalachia's Unique Perspective 01:10:25 Our Goddess Behavior Take 01:15:34 Immersing Yourself in Where You Live 01:17:49 What Folklore Has Stuck With You? 01:18:42 Like, Subscribe, Leave a Review! 01:18:56 Thanks for Watching!

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