Immortal Sunshine Podcast

The Dullahan is one of Ireland’s most chilling figures—a relentless, headless rider who gallops through the night carrying his severed head under his arm, calling out the names of the doomed. Join me as we uncover the origins of this spooky folktale.LeeDawnaBooks.comAmazon wish listleedawnabooks@gmail.comMailing List - join here!Postal Mail: PO Box 824, Aurora NC 27806Social Media: Facebook - Instagram - Twitter Affiliate links:ALLi - https://allianceindependentauthors.org/?affid=10208Resources:https://archive.org/details/fairylegendstrad00crokrich    https://www.gutenberg.org/files/39752/39752-h/39752-h.htm   https://www.gutenberg.org/files/33887/33887-h/33887-h.htm https://dorisvsutherland.com/2020/06/19/the-history-of-the-dullahan-in-irish-folklore   https://dorisvsutherland.com/2020/06/23/more-on-the-dullahan-in-irish-folklore https://irishmyths.com/2021/09/22/headless-horseman-history https://www.irishtimes.com/life-and-style/abroad/how-tales-of-the-headless-horseman-came-from-celtic-mythology-1.4060086 https://theghostinmymachine.com/2025/10/13/encyclopaedia-of-the-impossible-the-dullahan-the-headless-horseman-of-ireland https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dullahan https://disney.fandom.com/wiki/Dullahan https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Death_coach Pronunciations:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mVy7_yFWwVU  https://forvo.com/word/dullahan https://www.howtopronounce.com/dullahan.

Morgan le Fay is a timeless enigma born on the pages of Arthurian lore. Yet before she was the modern legend’s evil sorceress, Morgan was a benevolent, shapeshifting healer. Join me on this brisk walk through the mists of Avalon and decide for yourself if Morgan is merely a lovesick character or the embodiment of a real-life enchantress whose pure-hearted magic makes her the perfect subject for this year’s Valentine episode.LeeDawnaBooks.comAmazon wish listleedawnabooks@gmail.comMailing List - join here!Postal Mail: PO Box 824, Aurora NC 27806Social Media: Facebook - Instagram - Twitter Affiliate links:ALLi - https://allianceindependentauthors.org/?affid=10208 Episode resources:Mary Jones Celtic Texts – Vita Merlini  John Jay Parry translation – public domain – The Vita MerliniSacred Texts Archive version: Vita MerliniHero of Camelot, English translation – Erec et EnidePoetry in Translation – Érec and EnideMary Jones – Vulgate/Lancelot-Grail Cycle  Norris J. Lacy's English Translation/Boydell and Brewer – Lancelot-Grail 10 VolumesProject Gutenberg – public domain: Volume I and Volume IILe Morte Darthur Norton Critical Edition or Amazon versionhttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Morgan_le_Fay"The Infamous Sorceress Morgan le Fay of Arthurian Legend" by The Collector (Sep 11, 2025) Ancient Origins – Morgan le FayMorgan le Fay – Medieval Sources and Modern Novels by Miriam Tosadori (2021 Thesis, University of Padua)  

Before “bacon fixes everything” was a meme - a lifelong politician, a boy scout, and a German spy almost ruined the most perfect food on earth. Tune in to find out how the Hippo Bill of 1910 got into the weeds and sank to the bottom of a Louisiana swamp.LeeDawnaBooks.comAmazon wish listleedawnabooks@gmail.comMailing List - join here!Postal Mail: PO Box 824, Aurora NC 27806Social Media: Facebook - Instagram - Twitter Affiliate links:ALLi - https://allianceindependentauthors.org/?affid=10208 Episode resources:American Hippopotamus by Jon MooallemSmithsonian Magazine – “The Plan to Import Hippopotamuses to the U.S.” Hippopotamidae - WikipediaHippopotamus amphibius (Hippopotamus)American Hippo bill - WikipediaThe Crazy, Ingenious Plan to Bring Hippopotamus Ranching to America | WIRED7 Problematic Invasive Species in Hawaii (Pictures) - Wildlife Informer

The infamous Elizabeth Bathory is a Hungarian Noblewoman holding a Guinness World Record as the most prolific female serial killer in history. But was she a cold-blooded killer? Or a wealthy widow caught in the crosshairs of a war-torn country? Join me as I attempt to unravel fact from fiction in this two-part dive into the workings of the Kingdom of Hungary and the makings of a Blood Countess.Resources:História hradu - Čachtický hradCountess Bathory's case - Elizabeth Báthory: The Blood CountessThe Bloody Countess? | Notes on Hungarian HistoryElizabeth Bathory | Biography, Husband, Castle, & Facts | BritannicaElizabeth Báthory - WikipediaCountess Elizabeth Bathory - The Blood Countess — Clandestine Entry — Crime Librarybledsaw.pdfBéla IV of Hungary - WikipediaPalatine of Hungary - WikipediaKonrad III Rudy - WikipediaVoivode of Transylvania - WikipediaDeutsche Biographie - Nádasdy, PálPál (Nádasdy) Nádasdy de Nádasd et Fogaras-Föld (abt.1597-1633) | WikiTree FREE Family TreeContact me: leedawnabooks@gmail.comPostal Mail: PO Box 824, Aurora, NC 27806Mailing List - join here!Amazon wish listFacebook - Instagram - Twitter Affiliate links:RumbleRakutenALLiKobo home page

In this episode we head straight into the heart of an urban legend that has crossed continents and haunted sleepovers for generations, unnerving even the bravest amongst us. You know her name, but where did the legend of Bloody Mary begin? Is it rooted in history, superstition, or something darker? Dim the lights, gather your courage, and join me as we attempt to get to the bottom of the shivers and screams.   Resources: Bloody Mary (folklore) - Wikipedia Who Is Bloody Mary? The Truth Behind The Creepy Urban Legend Where did the legend of Bloody Mary come from? | HowStuffWorks Mary I of England - Wikipedia   Contact me: leedawnabooks@gmail.com Postal Mail: PO Box 824, Aurora, NC 27806   Patreon  Mailing List - join here! Amazon wish list Facebook - Instagram - Twitter   Affiliate links: Rakuten ALLi Kobo home page

The infamous Elizabeth Bathory is a Hungarian Noblewoman holding a Guinness World Record as the most prolific female serial killer in history. But was she a cold-blooded killer? Or a wealthy widow caught in the crosshairs of a war-torn country? Join me as I attempt to unravel fact from fiction in part two of this dive into the Blood Countess, covering the charges against her, the outcome of a trial she never participated in, and her shockingly quiet end.Resources:História hradu - Čachtický hradCountess Bathory's case - Elizabeth Báthory: The Blood CountessThe Bloody Countess? | Notes on Hungarian HistoryElizabeth Bathory | Biography, Husband, Castle, & Facts | BritannicaElizabeth Báthory - WikipediaCountess Elizabeth Bathory - The Blood Countess — Clandestine Entry — Crime Librarybledsaw.pdfBéla IV of Hungary - Wikipedia Palatine of Hungary - WikipediaKonrad III Rudy - WikipediaVoivode of Transylvania - WikipediaDeutsche Biographie - Nádasdy, PálPál (Nádasdy) Nádasdy de Nádasd et Fogaras-Föld (abt.1597-1633) | WikiTree FREE Family TreeContact me: leedawnabooks@gmail.comPostal Mail: PO Box 824, Aurora, NC 27806Mailing List - join here! Amazon wish list Facebook - Instagram - Twitter  Affiliate links:RakutenALLiKobo home page

Did you know Christmas was once banned?  The Puritans weren’t exactly fans of holiday cheer, and their crackdown on festivities was... intense. From outlawed feasts to fines for celebrating, it’s a wild story of power, religion, and culture clashes. Join me as I unwrap this fascinating chapter of history and explore how Christmas almost disappeared entirely!  Resources: Church of England ‑ Anglican Church | HISTORY History of the Church of England | The Church of England History of the Church of England - Wikipedia Saturnalia - Wikipedia Mithra, god of the sun, was born on December 25, day of the winter solstice Sol Invictus - Wikipedia Other Gods Born to Virgins on December 25 Before Jesus Christ | Griffin Christmas controversies - Wikipedia Christmas under the Puritans | History Today How Christmas Was Celebrated in the 13 Colonies | HISTORY Washington Irving - Wikipedia Dionysus (Bacchus) - Greek God of Wine and Grape Harvest. | Greek Gods and Goddesses - Titans - Heroes and Mythical Creatures Theophany - Wikipedia Epiphany (holiday) - Wikipedia   Connect with me: Facebook - Instagram - Twitter leedawnabooks@gmail.com PO Box 824, Aurora NC 27806   Affiliate Links: Rumble - https://rumble.com/register/LeeDawna_Author/ Rakuten - https://www.rakuten.com/r/3GILLS?eeid=45830 ALLi - https://allianceindependentauthors.org/?affid=10208 Kobo - https://click.linksynergy.com/fs-bin/click?id=3as/gZthuJE&offerid=884497.1515&type=3&subid=0

In 1735, deep within the shadowy New Jersey Pine Barrens, a mysterious birth took place. A haggard mother brought forth a creature with the head of a dragon—at least, that's how the legend goes. But is there more to the story? In this episode, we unravel the origins of the Jersey Devil, separating myth from reality.     Resources: New Jersey Pine Barrens - Wikipedia Sugar sand - Wikipedia Baseball Rubbing Mud - Wikipedia Jersey Devil - Wikipedia Jersey Devil - Mythical Encyclopedia Legend of the New Jersey Devil | The New Jersey Historical Society (jerseyhistory.org) Japheth Leeds (1682-1748) | WikiTree FREE Family Tree Man and the Biosphere Programme - Wikipedia American Myths, Legends, and Tall Tales: An Encyclopedia of American Folklore   Contact me: leedawnabooks@gmail.com Mailing List - join here! Amazon wish list  Facebook - Instagram - Twitter Affiliate links: Rakuten - https://www.rakuten.com/r/3GILLS?eeid=45830 ALLi - https://allianceindependentauthors.org/?affid=10208

In this episode, we take a look at the origins of our modern Halloween celebration. At how ancient people, like the Celts, still influence our lives - whether we know we're honoring their traditions or not. Resources: https://lightenthedark.com/the-ghosts-of-you-a-samhain-guided-meditation/ https://www.maeganclearwood.com/post/script-of-samhain-ritual https://www.history.com/topics/holidays/samhain https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samhain https://www.history.co.uk/articles/samhain-and-the-pagan-roots-of-halloween https://www.worldhistory.org/Samhain/ https://lightwarriorslegion.com/samhain-and-halloween-history-beliefs/   Contact me: leedawnabooks@gmail.com PO Box 824, Aurora NC 27806 Connect with me on Facebook - Instagram - Twitter  Patreon: Immortal Monsters Podcast Mailing List - join here!   Affiliate links: Rakuten - https://www.rakuten.com/r/3GILLS?eeid=45830 ALLi - https://allianceindependentauthors.org/?affid=10208 Kobo home page - https://click.linksynergy.com/fs-bin/click?id=3as/gZthuJE&offerid=884497.1515&type=3&subid=0

What happens when people take fashion way too seriously? In today's episode, we discuss the hat riots in New York City during the 1920's. Resources: https://blog.batchgeo.com/1922-events/ https://www.history.com/this-day-in-history/year/1922 https://www.history.com/news/roaring-twenties-labor-great-depression https://wise-answer.com/what-was-the-average-salary-in-1922/ https://gcelt.org/the-average-salary-in-the-1920s-a-glimpse-into-the-past/ https://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-soi/20soirepar.pdf https://www.jstor.org/stable/41813601 https://panamajack.com/blogs/from-panama-jack/the-history-of-the-straw-hat https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Straw_hat https://www.brixton.com/blogs/broadcast/under-the-sun-the-history-and-ultimate-guide-to-straw-hats https://edenbengals.com/what-does-a-straw-hat-symbolize/ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Straw_Hat_Riot https://www.weirduniverse.net/blog/comments/the_straw_hat_riots_of_1922  "Discard Date for Straw Hats Ignored by President Coolidge".  "Good-bye to the Straw Hat". "Straw Hat Smashing Orgy Bares Heads from Battery to Bronx". New York Tribune. "City Has Wild Night of Straw Hat Riots"  Archived New York Times article Contact me: leedawnabooks@gmail.com Postal mail: PO Box 824. Aurora NC 27806 LeeDawnaBooks.com

In this episode of Immortal Monsters, we dive into the origins and complex relationships of Loki, the infamous trickster giant with the heart of a god. His journey from an outsider to a central figure of Norse mythology is filled with cunning, shape-shifting, and chaos! Join me as I shed a little candlelight on Loki's mischievous deeds and his unique relationship with the Allfather himself, the wise and one-eyed Odin.  Liston on podcast players worldwide, or watch the video version on Spotify!   Resources: https://www.britannica.com/topic/Loki https://mythology.net/norse/norse-gods/loki/ https://www.greekmythology.com/Myths/Norse/Loki/loki.html https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Loki https://mythicalencyclopedia.com/loki/ https://www.norsemythology.org/gods/loki https://scandinaviafacts.com/did-loki-give-birth-to-animals-in-norse-mythology/ The Theft of Thor's Hammer Summary (shmoop.com) Loki, the mischievous god and his pranks: His tricks and their consequences for the gods (histoires-du-monde.com) The Fortification of Asgard - Norse Mythology for Smart People (norse-mythology.org)     Contact me at leedawnabooks@gmail.com or postal mail at PO Box 824, Aurora NC 27806 Website – https://leedawnabooks.com Patreon – https://patreon.com/leedawna YouTube Channel – https://youtube.com/@immortalmonsterspodcast Newsletter – Mailing List - join here! Amazon (Business Account) wish list - https://a.co/1nTD1KY

In another tale as old as time, the German Knecht Ruprecht is a Santa Claus precursor. One who has undergone transformation from a possibly-a-sprite god of the Black Forest to the sidekick of St. Nicholas. In both versions, there are elf-like creatures with a taste for blood!  Resources: 11 Fascinating Facts About Germany You Didn't Know (theculturetrip.com) 98 Fun & Cool Facts about Germany You Probably Didn't Know | CBS 30 interesting facts about Germany: test your knowledge | Expatica Knecht Ruprecht - Wikipedia Who is Knecht Ruprecht? St Nicholas's Christmas-time Companion (germangirlinamerica.com) Knecht Ruprecht: Santa’s German Helper | OddFeed Black Forest - Wikipedia The Longest Words in the German Language (thoughtco.com)

How does one go from being a valued midwife to being burned at the stake for witchcraft? In this episode, we walk through the tragic story of Walpurga Hausmännin. Listen on Podcast players worldwide.   Resources: Walpurga Hausmannin - Wikipedia Witchcraze readings - Free reading - 36 THE CONFESSION OF WALPURGA HAUSMANNIN, 1587 The prosecution - Studocu https://youtu.be/l_j_KQX98iQ?si=jZ_P_yQFZagiv6Ku Germany’s Most Famous Witch | German Language Blog (transparent.com) Cunning Folk: Professional Magical Practitioners of Europe (magickalspot.com) Walpurga Hausmannin — Experts@Minnesota (umn.edu)   Contact me: leedawnabooks@gmail.com Mailing List - join here!

In 1955, a salesman traveling through Loveland, Ohio spotted three small figures standing on the side of the road. These small creatures defied what he knew of nature, and stories of them have since fueled sightings and debate. We discuss five potential sightings in this episode and speculate about how Masons might be involved in starting this bit of Ohio folklore.  Resources:   The Cryptonaut Podcast – A weekly podcast exploring everything from Aliens, Cryptozoology, Ghosts, The Occult, Paranormal Phenomenon, UFOs, Ufology and Unsolved Mysteries https://youtu.be/SauR4CNqpDs Loveland Castle Loveland frog - Wikipedia Loveland, Ohio - Wikipedia Chateau Laroche - Wikipedia Officer reveals true story of Loveland Frogman (wcpo.com) Bigfoot, Grassman, Frogman: Ohio doing pretty well, monster-wise (cincinnati.com) Gadsden Times - Google News Archive Search 'Loveland Frogman' Spotted Again? | Snopes.com The Loveland Frog (skeptoid.com) 2-17-2023 (lovelandoh.gov) Classic Cryptid: The Legend of Ohio's Loveland Frogmen (weekinweird.com) Freemasonry - Wikipedia   Contact me: leedawnabooks@gmail.com Mailing List - join here!

In 1896, Ceely Rose was twenty-three years old, and in love with a boy seven years her junior. Her parents denied her the opportunity to continue carrying on the relationship. A relationship that may have been only one-sided.   In this episode, I discuss the Rose family's background and the solutions Ceely found for her 1896 dilemma. Listen on podcast players worldwide, or watch the video version on Spotify, Patreon, and YouTube. I highly recommend that you read The Ceely Rose Murders at Malabar Farm written by Mark Sebastian Jordan.  Additional resources: Mark Jordan documents Ceely Rose's 1896 killings in new book (mansfieldnewsjournal.com) Ceely Rose House | Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ohiodnr.gov) Malabar Farm State Park | Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ohiodnr.gov) The Terrible Tale Of Ceely Rose (anomalien.com)   Connect with me! Lee Dawna Books Website Patreon – https://patreon.com/leedawna YouTube Channel – https://youtube.com/@immortalmonsterspodcast Newsletter – Mailing List - join here! leedawnabooks@gmail.com Postal Mail: PO Box 205, MacArthur WV 25873  Social Media: Facebook - Instagram - Twitter

When Hesiod first called Medusa and her sisters by name, he didn't mention their appearance. In this episode, we discuss the "why" and trace the origin of the Gorgon to a time long before our snake-haired Queen was called Medusa.  Resources:  The Language of the Goddess: Gimbutas, Marija, Campbell, Joseph: 9780500282496: Amazon.com: Books https://www.greekmythology.com/Myths/Creatures/Medusa/medusa.html Medusa: Sympathy for a Monster | Classical Wisdom Weekly Medusa - Wikipedia Spolia - Wikipedia Medusa | Myth & Story | Britannica 🐍 Medusa :: The Real Story of the Snake-Haired Gorgon (greekmythology.com) Medusa in Greek Mythology - Origin Story & Death - World History Edu Medusa and the Gorgons: The Origins of the Legendary Tale – War and Civilization (camrea.org) Gorgons - Wikipedia Gorgoneion - Wikipedia Hesiod, Theogony, line 270 (tufts.edu) Ceto - Wikipedia Phorcys - Wikipedia Corfu - Wikipedia Apotropaic magic - Wikipedia   Contact me: leedawnabooks@gmail.com Mailing List - join here! Postal Mail: PO Box 205, MacArthur WV 25873   Social Media: Facebook - Instagram - Twitter   Affiliate links: Rakuten - https://www.rakuten.com/r/3GILLS?eeid=45830 ALLi - https://allianceindependentauthors.org/?affid=10208 Kobo home page - https://click.linksynergy.com/fs-bin/click?id=3as/gZthuJE&offerid=884497.1515&type=3&subid=0

Ornithology is the scientific study of birds and ornithomancy is the practice of observing birds for the purpose of divining how their flight patterns and/or their songs will impact our lives. According to folklore, the birds can even predict what type of man a woman is destined to marry. Join me as we explore a practice seemingly as old as time itself.    Resources: 11 Odd Old-Timey Valentine's Day Traditions | Mental Floss Ornithology – The Science of Birds Augury - Wikipedia Ornithomancy - Wikipedia Ornithomancy: Divinatory Arts From The Behavior Of Birds (awakenche.org) The Beginner's Guide To Ornithomancy | Pagans & Witches Amino (aminoapps.com) Ornithomancy - 30 Ways to Tell the Future | Merriam-Webster Auguraculum - Wikipedia   Contact me: leedawnabooks@gmail.com Patreon: Immortal Monsters Podcast Mailing List - join here! Postal Mail: PO Box 205, MacArthur WV 25873   Social Media: Facebook - Instagram - Twitter

Alternate realities, doppelgangers, and fairies. History is filled with the unexplainable and some of the most fascinating stories are built upon the idea of alternate realities. In this episode, I walk us through a few such stories, both new and old, and touch on what scientists are saying about the very real possibility of mirror worlds. Resources: Woman Claims To Be From A Parallel Universe - Ghost Theory The Incredible Story of Lerina García: A Woman From Parallel Universe Woke Up In Different Reality (infinityexplorers.com) Stories of Crossing Over to Parallel Dimensions or Worlds - Exemplore Inexplicata-The Journal of Hispanic Ufology: Change of Scenery: Other Dimensions, Other People 10 Creepy Tales Of Interdimensional Travel - Listverse 4 Weird “Clues” That Parallel Universes Exist - Stranger Dimensions The Mysterious Man from Taured – Evidence for a Parallel Universe? | Ancient Origins (ancient-origins.net) NASA Scientists Discover Evidence of a Parallel Universe (heavy.com) The Proof That Alternate Realities & Parallel Universes Exist (voomed.com) https://www.voomed.com/scientists-cre... New study claims alternate reality could exist beside our own (nypost.com) Green children of Woolpit - Wikipedia Trapping pit - Wikipedia Gerald of Wales - Wikipedia Pyrenees - Wikipedia Visitandorra, the official Andorra tourism website Contact me: leedawnabooks@gmail.com Postal Mail: PO Box 205, MacArthur WV 25873

"I didn't do it. Robert did." When young Gene was gifted a life-sized doll, no one could have predicted the trouble that would follow. Is Robert the Doll truly haunted, though, or did the adults in young Gene's life cause a maelstrom of mayhem that's still spinning today? This episode will be live on podcast players worldwide on December 6th, but you can listen now on Patreon by clicking here.    Resources: Robert (doll) - Wikipedia ROBERT THE DOLL® Store for Robert the Doll Merch - www.kwahs.org (mybigcommerce.com) Robert the Doll | Key West Art and Historical Society (kwahs.org) Visit The Fort East Martello Museum | Key West Art and Historical Society (archive.org) Discover the Story of Robert The Doll at our Key West Inn (artisthousekeywest.com) Steiff - Wikipedia Wood wool - Wikipedia Key West - Wikipedia Kobold - Wikipedia Pixie - Wikipedia Culture of Bahama Islands - history, people, traditions, women, beliefs, food, customs, family, social (everyculture.com) Prussia - Wikipedia Otto von Bismarck - Wikipedia Santería - Wikipedia   Contact me: leedawnabooks@gmail.com Mailing List - join here! Postal Mail: PO Box 205, MacArthur WV 25873   Social Media: Facebook - Instagram - Twitter

The ancient Hebrew lore of the malicious Dybbuk spirit was brought to the forefront in 2003 when fiction writer Kevin Mannis used the Dybbuk as a backdrop for his story surrounding an antique wine cabinet that he sold on eBay. He's since outlined his hoax, but did his confession come too late?  Resources:  Dybbuks and Jewish Women in Social History, Mysticism and Folklore - Kindle edition by Elior, Rachel. Religion & Spirituality Kindle eBooks @ Amazon.com. 4 Easy Magic Spells For Manifestation - Manifestation Magic 13 Powerful Manifestation Techniques That Actually Get Results! (moderndaymanifestations.com) How To Create A Tulpa: The Complete Guide – SpiritualGreatness.com The Dibbuk Box - The Haunted Jewish Winebox The Possession: The True Story of The Dybbuk Box (screenrant.com) The True Story of the Dybbuk Box and Where It Is Now - Exemplore Jewish Superstition of Spitting Three Times (jewishvirtuallibrary.org)   Contact me: leedawnabooks@gmail.com Mailing List - join here! Postal Mail: PO Box 205, MacArthur WV 25873 LeeDawnaBooks.com