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From Babylon to Hans Christian Andersen and Beyond: A Deep Dive into Mermaid History

Like many other mythological beings, mermaid pop up in mythology and folklore in cultures around the world. Go to Horror Obsessive to take a deep dive into mermaid history.

Melissa Bastek Folklore, Paranormal Leave a comment May 24, 2022 1 Minute

Monster Births, Flying Kangaroos and Benjamin Franklin: The Story of the Jersey Devil

In this Horror Obsessive article, I look into the story of the Jersey Devil.

Monster Births, Flying Kangaroos and Benjamin Franklin: The Story of the Jersey Devil

Melissa Bastek Folklore, Link, Paranormal Leave a comment January 26, 2022 1 Minute

Mercy Brown and The Vampires of New England

In this article for Horror Obsessive, I look into the story of The New England Vampire Panic.

Mercy Brown and the Vampires of New England

Melissa Bastek Folklore, Paranormal Leave a comment July 27, 2021 1 Minute

Beware the Leprechaun: He’s Not Always Good Luck

Beware the Leprechaun: He’s Not Always Good Luck

Melissa Bastek Folklore, Link Leave a comment March 16, 2021May 21, 2021 1 Minute

Krampus: Meet Santa’s Helper–He’s Far From Jolly

In the spirit of the holiday season, I take a look at the darker side of Santa, his ill-tempered helper, Krampus, for Horror Obsessive…

Krampus: Meet Santa’s Helper–He’s Far From Jolly

Melissa Bastek Folklore, holiday-themed horror, Link Leave a comment December 15, 2020May 21, 2021 1 Minute

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