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This week, lets do the opposite of literally every rule in the fae book and go towards the light! Who knows, you may just end up crashing the cutest wedding ever~ReferencesBoi tata[The BOITATÁ]. Terrabrasileira.net (in Portuguese). Archived from the original on December 18, 2009.CASCUDO, Chamber , Dictionary of Brazilian FolkloreFERREIRA, Aurelio Buarque de Hollanda. Aurelio dictionaryKitsunebi鈴木 2002, pp. 38–39多田 1990, pp. 344–345Lombardi, Linda. "Kitsune: The Fantastic Japanese Fox". tofugu.comColt Pixy and FriendsWilliam Grant Stewart (1823). The Popular Superstitions and Festive Amusements of the Highlanders of Scotland. pp.161-162."Colypixy". Pandius.com. Retrieved November 18, 2011.Hand of GloryBaker, Frank (1888). "Anthropologocal Notes on the Human Hand". American Anthropologist. 1 (1): 51–76. doi:10.1525/aa.1888.1.1.02a00040Simpson, Jacqueline; Roud, Stephen (2000). A Dictionary of English Folklore. Oxford: Oxford University Press. pp. 455–456. ISBN 9780192100191. See acast.com/privacy for privacy an

I partied a little too hard last week...and so, I didn't finish the episode I intended to release this week on time. Anyone up for a bonus episode instead? Here's a sneak peak at the sort of bonus content you would get if you were a Monsters' Advocate patron! Enjoy~References:http://newenglandfolklore.blogspot.com/2009/01/cannibal-giants-of-snowy-northern.htmlhttp://www.native-languages.org/chenoo.htmhttp://www.sacred-texts.com/nam/ne/al/al49.htm#fr_131 See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

This week, lets cozy up with some familiar carnivores in some unfamiliar shapes and learn a little bit more about some creatures of Inuit mythology.ReferencesArtic wolfhttp://wwf.panda.org/about_our_earth/species/profiles/mammals/arcticwolf/AmarokRink, Hinrich (1997). Tales and Traditions of the Eskimo. Mineola: Dover Publications. ISBN 9780486299662Macdonald, David (1992) The Velvet Claw: A Natural History of the Carnivores, p. 119-144, New York: Parkwest, ISBN 0-563-20844-9http://cryptidz.wikia.com/wiki/WaheelaAmphycionidsJacobs, Louis L. Jacobs; Scott, Kathleen Marie: Evolution of Tertiary Mammals of North America: Terrestrial carnivores, Cambridge University Press, 1998Sorkin, B. 2008: A biomechanical constraint on body mass in terrestrial mammalian predators. Lethaia, Vol. 41, pp. 333–347.KeelutToombs, Terrye (June 12, 2012). "Alaska folklore: Five mythical creatures of the Last Frontier". Alaska Dispatch Publishing. Alaska Dispatch News. Retrieved January 22, 2015Keelut Comes to Akliasuk.” Norman, Rober

Welcome to 2018! Let's bring in the New Year with a very special interview with special guest Nicholas Sauerbrunn, full time alien enthusiast, part time cousin. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

It's almost here folks, the shortest day of the year! Thursday December 21st is the winter solstice, and that means in addition to all the human winter festivities taking place, all the creatures of darkness are getting up to festivities too! Lets learn about the hardest working monster of them all, and werewolf birthday parties!ReferencesKallikantzaroiMiles, Clement A. (2008). Christmas in Ritual and Tradition, Christian and Pagan. USA: Zhingoora Books. p. 244. ISBN 978-1434473769.Vuković, Milan T. (2004). "Божићни празници". Народни обичаји, веровања и пословице код Срба [Serbian folk customs, beliefs, and sayings] (in Serbian) (12 ed.).https://www.sfakia-crete.com/sfakia-crete/christmas.htmlhttp://villains.wikia.com/wiki/KallikantzarosChristmas werewolveshttp://blog.sfgate.com/culture/2009/12/20/25-days-of-weird-christmas-christmas-werewolves/http://ilovewerewolves.com/did-you-know-being-born-on-christmas-eve-or-christmas-day-might-make-you-a-werewolf/http://www.americas-most-haunted.com/2015/12/17/weird-c

Are you itching for more invertebrate content? Well itch no more! This week, lets take a look at just a few invertebrates and their relationship to mythology in a very special slightly longer episode~References:The Scarab, the Mantis, and The CicadaClausen, Lucy W. (1954). Insect Fact and Folklore. Macmillan, New York.Egan, Rory B. (1994). Cicada in Ancient Greece. Third issue, November 1994.Pat Remler (2010). "Scarab beetle". Egyptian Mythology A to Z (3rd ed.). Infobase Publishing. pp. 169–171. ISBN 978-1-60413-926-6.Prete, Frederick R.; Wells, Harrington.: Wells, Patrick H. (1999). "The Predatory Behavior of Mantids: Historical Attitudes and Contemporary Questions". In Prete, Fredrick R.; Wells, Harrington; Wells, Patrick H.; Hurd, Lawrence E. The Praying Mantids. Johns Hopkins University Press. pp. 3–8. ISBN 978-0-8018-6174-1.MukadeCherry, R. 2002.The functions of insects in mythology. Amer. Entomol. 48 (3): 134-136. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Scolopendra_subspinipes#Diet_and_behaviourWeewillmekqhttp:/

Here piggy piggy, there piggy piggy, everywhere piggy piggy~ Lets learn about some giant boars in mythology,and find out just what makes boars such good monsters!Hint: the tusks don't hurtReferenceWild Boarhttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wild_boarhttp://factsanddetails.com/asian/Northern_Asian_and_European_Animals/sub2_8b/entry-4910.htmlTwrch TrwythJones, Gwyn; Jones, Thomas (1993), "Culhwch and Olwen", The Mabinogion, Everyman Library, London: J.M.Dent, pp. 80–113, ISBN 0-460-87297-4 (Revised edition 1993; Indexed 1989; first published Everyman Library 1949)Babi NgepetSunyoto, Agus (2004). Sang pembaharu: perjuangan dan ajaran Syaikh Siti Jenar. LKiS Pelangi Aksara. ISBN 978-979-3381-55-8.Asian Folklore Institute; Society for Asian Folklore; JSTOR (Organization); American Theological Library Association (Jul 20, 2010). Asian folklore studies, Volume 65, Issues 1-2. Asian Folklore Institute.Jimmy Squarefoot"Jimmy Squarefoot". The Element Encyclopedia of the Psychic World. 10. Harper Collins. p. 342.Kamapua’aAla

This week, we learn the reason for the season, and I suggest going door to door posing as a dangerous otherworldly being to threaten your neighbors into giving you food! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Wish on falling stars all you want, just don't go chasing them.Facebook:www.facebook.com/monstersadvocate/Twitter:@monstersadvoInstagram:@monstersadvocateEmail: monstersadvocatepodcast@gmail.comReferencesFeschino, Frank C (2004). The Braxton County Monster: The Cover-Up of the Flatwoods Monster Revealed. Quarrier Press. ISBN 1-891852-37-X.Nickell, Joe (2000-11-01). "Investigative Files: The Flatwoods UFO Monster""More On The "Green Monster"". Civilian Saucer Investigation (Winter Edition). Project 1947 (Republished by). 1 (2). 1953.https://www.csicop.org/si/show/flatwoods_ufo_monsterhttp://cryptidz.wikia.com/wiki/Flatwoods_Monsterhttps://wvexplorer.com/2014/04/03/five-west-virginia-monsters-0005/3/ See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Where-hyena? Why, all across Africa of course! This week, lets learn all about the spotted hyena, one of most fascinating cats to ever be called a dog.Facebook:www.facebook.com/monstersadvocate/Twitter:@monstersadvoInstagram:@monstersadvocateEmail: monstersadvocatepodcast@gmail.comReferencesSpotted HyenaEstes, Richard (1992). "The behavior guide to African mammals: including hoofed mammals, carnivores, primates". University of California Press. ISBN 0-520-08085-8.Glickman, Stephen (1995). "The Spotted Hyena from Aristotle to the Lion King: Reputation is Everything – In the Company of Animals", Social Research, Volume 62Kruuk, Hans (1972). "The Spotted Hyena: A Study of Predation and Social Behaviour". University of California Press. ISBN 0226455084.Hyaena Specialist Group - Spotted Hyena: Diet and Foraging Archived 2011-02-04 at the Wayback Machine.. Hyaenidae.org. Retrieved on 2015-11-06.WerehyenaWoodward, Ian (1979). The Werewolf Delusion. p. 256. ISBN 0-448-23170-0.KishiMack, Carol K.; Dinah Mack (1999). A

This week, a reminder to always carry a mirror, and some fun new candidates in the new household pet category!Facebook:www.facebook.com/monstersadvocate/Twitter:@monstersadvoInstagram:@monstersadvocateEmail: monstersadvocatepodcast@gmail.comReferencesBasiliskFernández, Pollux (1994). Monstruos, duendes, y seres fantásticos de la Mitología cántabra (in Spanish). Madrid: Anaya. ISBN 978-84-207-5630-1.Knight, Charles (1854). The English cyclopaedia: a new dictionary of Universal Knowledge. Bradbury and Evans. pp. 51–52. Retrieved 8 October 2010.Peter Costello (1979). The Magic Zoo: The Natural History of Fabulous Animals. Sphere Ltd. p. 129.Pliny the Elder, eds. John Bostock, Henry Thomas Riley (translators) (1855). "The Natural History". Retrieved 2009-06-10.CockatriceBreiner 1979:35.Historia Naturalis viii.37.90.CatoblepasTom McGowen (1981). Encyclopedia of Legendary Creatures. Rand McNally. p. 28. ISBN 0528824023.Cock Egghttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cock_egg See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out info

This week is short and sweet, much like the cosmic event that always leaves civilizations all over the world in darkness and wonder. Lets find out what ate the sun.Facebook:www.facebook.com/monstersadvocate/Tumblr:monstersadvocate.tumblr.com/Twitter:@monstersadvoInstagram:@monstersadvocateEmail: monstersadvocatepodcast@gmail.comReferencesGeneral Solar Eclipse Mythshttps://www.timeanddate.com/eclipse/solar-eclipse-myths.htmlhttp://news.nationalgeographic.com/news/2013/11/131101-solar-eclipse-myth-legend-space-science/http://www.ajc.com/news/national/sun-eating-demons-bizarre-but-brilliant-myths-and-superstitions-about-solar-eclipses/QTAmVLA9m1z4KVCUIeTVuI/https://www.vox.com/culture/2017/8/18/16078886/total-solar-eclipse-folkloreSkoll and HatiOrchard, Andy (1997). Dictionary of Norse Myth and Legend. Cassell. ISBN 0-304-34520-2http://norse-mythology.org/skoll-hati/Bul-GaeEncyclopedia of Korean Folklore and Traditional Culture Vol. III by The National Folk Museum of Korea (South Korea) 길잡이미디어, 2014 ISBN 9788928

This week, lets meet a real celebrity, the extra clever eight wonder of the world! Is he a spirit, a phantom, a spook? I don't know, but boy is he a real homebody.Gef Research:http://gefmongoose.blogspot.co.ukhttps://www.historicmysteries.com/gef-the-talking-mongoose/http://asmanxasthehills.com/the-dalby-spook/http://www.isleofman.com/welcome/history/mythology-and-folklore/the-dalby-spook/ See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

they're long, wiggly, and combine all the best qualities of both a cat and a snake. This episode, lets give weasels a chance, and learn a little bit about the weird and complicated relationship these rodentivores have with humanity.Facebook:www.facebook.com/monstersadvocate/Tumblr:monstersadvocate.tumblr.com/Twitter:@monstersadvoInstagram:@monstersadvocateEmail: monstersadvocatepodcast@gmail.comWeasel factshttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ferrethttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Weaselhttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/MustelidaeWeasel culturehttp://mythfolklore.net/aesopica/oxford/350.htmhttp://www.native-languages.org/legends-weasel.htmRamidrejuhttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/RamidrejuKamaitachi and Pipe foxes石塚 1959, pp. 28-34南信濃村史 遠山』長野県南信濃村 1983年多田克己 (1990). 幻想世界の住人たち IV 日本編. Truth in fantasy. 新紀元社. pp. 212–213. ISBN 978-4-915146-44-2.早川孝太郎 (1974). "小県郡民譚集". 日本民俗誌大系. 第5巻. 角川書店. p. 91. ISBN 978-4-04-530305-0.千葉幹夫編 (1995). 全国妖怪事典 [National specter encyclopedia]. 小学館ライブラリー. 小学館. p. 65. ISBN 978-4-09-460074-2. See acast.co

This summer, lets take a swim with one of natures most maligned predators, and take a moment to look at them from a different angle; not as mindless killing machines, but maybe...gods?Facebook:www.facebook.com/monstersadvocate/Tumblr:monstersadvocate.tumblr.com/Twitter:@monstersadvoInstagram:@monstersadvocateEmail: monstersadvocatepodcast@gmail.comReferencesShark Factshttp://brilliantmaps.com/sharks-vs-humans/http://earthsky.org/earth/shark-attacks-worldwide-2016http://time.com/4375657/shark-attacks-climate-change/http://news.nationalgeographic.com/2017/03/great-white-shark-numbers-rising-cape-cod/http://www.grindtv.com/wildlife/5-possible-reasons-for-increased-shark-activity-in-southern-california/https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/SharkDakuwaqaBed the turtle softly: legends of the South Pacific by Mary Edith Branham and Joel S. BranhamDeuba: A Study of a Fijian Village by William Robert Geddeshttp://sharkmans-world.eu/gods.htmlHawaiian Shark Godshttp://apdl.kcc.hawaii.edu/oahu/stories/ewa/kaahupahau.htmhttp://ww

A good cryptid is hard to find...unless of course, you have a database! Lets look at tracking cryptids worldwide, as well as how tech is making cryptid hunting easier than ever!Facebook:www.facebook.com/monstersadvocate/Tumblr:monstersadvocate.tumblr.com/Twitter:@monstersadvoInstagram:@monstersadvocateEmail: monstersadvocatepodcast@gmail.comReferencesLoch Ness Monster Missinghttp://www.mirror.co.uk/news/weird-news/loch-ness-monster-gone-missing-10242740http://www.lochnesssightings.com/index.asp?pageid=498361Bigfoot Databasehttp://www.bfro.net/gdb/Loveland FrogmanHaupt, Ryan (30 June 2015). "Skeptoid #473: The Loveland Frog". Skeptoid. Retrieved 22 June 2017.Shubel, Lisa (4 August 2016). "Local legend: Does the Loveland Frogman live on?". Fox19. Retrieved 6 August 2016.http://www.wcpo.com/news/local-news/hamilton-county/loveland-community/did-pokemon-go-players-encounter-the-legendary-loveland-frogmanList of Lake Monstershttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_reported_lake_monstersLazarus Taxonhttps://en.wikipe

this week, be vewy quiet, We're hunting wabbits. And by hunting, I mean of course nothing of the sort! So lets learn about some vewy wascally wabbits throughout the world, and check in with our favorite antler sporting bunnies. Sorry about the voice quality and my inability to pronounce Skvader, I am bad at talking and this episode was recorded in a bedroom~Facebook:www.facebook.com/monstersadvocate/Tumblr:monstersadvocate.tumblr.com/Twitter:@monstersadvoInstagram:@monstersadvocateEmail: monstersadvocatepodcast@gmail.comReferences:Difference between Rabbits and RodentsSmith, Andrew T. "Lagomorph". Encyclopædia Britannica. Retrieved 2013-08-13.Shope Papilloma VirusKreider, JW; Bartlett, GL (1981). "The Shope papilloma-carcinoma complex of rabbits: a model system of neoplastic progression and spontaneous regression.". In Klein, George; Weinhouse, Sidney. Advances in Cancer Research. 25. Academic Press. pp. 81–110. ISBN 9780120066353. Retrieved 7 May 2016Shope, Richard E.; Hurst, E. Weston (31 October 1933). "I

Have you ever had an imaginary friend, and they were so cool you wished they were real? Well lets make it happen! This week, find out how to make your imaginary friend a real being in the real world a la DigimonLets Be SocialFacebook:www.facebook.com/monstersadvocate/Tumblr:monstersadvocate.tumblr.com/Twitter:@monstersadvoInstagram:@monstersadvocateEmail: monstersadvocatepodcast@gmail.comReferencesTulpaAshcroft-Nowicki, Dolores; Brennan, J.H. (2002). Magical Use of Thought Forms: A Proven System of Mental & Spiritual Empowerment (1st ed.). St. Paul, Minnesota: Llewellyn. p. 25. ISBN 9781567180848.David-Neel, Alexandra; DʼArsonval, A. (2000). Magic and Mystery in Tibet. Escondido, California: Book Tree. ISBN 1585090972.Joffe, Ben (13 February 2016). "Paranormalizing the Popular through the Tibetan Tulpa: Or what the next Dalai Lama, the X Files and Affect Theory (might) have in common". Savage Minds. Retrieved 22 April 2017Marshall, Richard; Davis, Monte; Moolman, Valerie; Zappler, George (1982). Mysteries

Hello Monster Enthusiasts! It's good to be back, and to show you how much I've missed you, this episode's even got a little extra something to it...We're keepin it local and fresh with a sick new sound and a demon that just wants to be left alone by teens.Lets Be SocialFacebook:www.facebook.com/monstersadvocate/Tumblr:monstersadvocate.tumblr.com/Twitter:@monstersadvoInstagram:@monstersadvocateEmail: monstersadvocatepodcast@gmail.comReferences:Dover Demon SightingsSullivan, Mark (October 29, 2006). "Decades later, the Dover Demon still haunts". The Boston Globe. Retrieved 7 March 2014.https://www.bostonglobe.com/lifestyle/2013/10/25/monsters-new-england/2vkXK8GhxUIDLAWfLblqaO/story.htmlhttps://pararational.com/dover-demon-sightings/http://www.rense.com/general65/dover.htmLost Tapes Cliphttp://www.animalplanet.com/tv-shows/lost-tapes/videos/dover-demon/Melon Heads"The Melon Heads". Damned Connecticut. Accessed April 19, 2012."Melonheads - CT Paranormal Searchers". Ctparanormalsearchers.weebly.com. Retrieved 201

Dear Listeners,Monster's Advocate is going on a temporary haitus, because right now life is just too crazy for me to give you the quality of episode you deserve.Don't worry though, we'll be back May 22nd, bigger and better than ever~Love you all!Cailyn See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.