Hidden in the Catalonian mountains lies La Mussara, a ghost town abandoned in 1959. But this village is no ordinary ruin—its silence carries strange whispers of vanishings, distorted time, and a stone known only as La Piedra del 6.
Hikers speak of phantom bells, shifting fog, and eerie lights that defy explanation. Some who enter never return.
Is La Mussara just another forgotten mountain hamlet, or something far more unsettling?
👻 Step into the mist in Episode 24: La Mussara – The Ghost Town Where People Vanish.
Hosted by Stephanie and Pieter-Louis
Email: worldoflegendslore@gmail.com
Episode 23 – The Nuckelavee: Scotland’s Skinless Sea Demon
Far north, on the storm-lashed shores of the Orkney Islands, legends tell of something far worse than any storm. A skinless horse-demon, fused with a human rider, that crawls from the sea bringing plague, famine, and death.
This is the Nuckelavee — “Devil of the Sea” — a nightmare so feared that islanders whispered its name only in hushed tones. Some say it was born from Norse and Celtic fears colliding, others that it was an explanation for disease, drought, and disaster. But for Orkney’s people, the Nuckelavee was no metaphor. It was terror, fleshless and relentless, waiting in the dark waves.
In this episode, we uncover the folklore, the chilling survivor’s tale, and the strange truths hidden in Orkney’s haunted past.
🎧 Listen now if you dare…
Hosted by:
Stephanie and Pieter-Louis
Email us at: worldoflegendslore@gmail.com
Step into the shadows of early 19th-century Tennessee, where whispers of a relentless spirit have echoed for over 200 years. This is the Bell Witch — a haunting so infamous it’s said to have driven a man to his death and caught the attention of a U.S. president. From eerie knocks in the night to chilling encounters that defy explanation, the Bell Witch legend remains one of America’s most unsettling ghost stories. But was it truly supernatural… or something else entirely?Join Stephanie and Pieter-Louis as they unravel the chilling legend of the Bell Witch—where fact and folklore blur, and every knock in the night might be her calling.#BellWitch #AmericanFolklore #GhostStories #HauntedHistory #LegendsAndLorePodcast #ParanormalPodcast #TrueGhostStories #Haunting
The plains of Venezuela and Colombia hide a chilling secret… a ghostly whistler who roams the night, carrying bones and punishing those who cross his path. Is El Silbón just a legend to scare people straight… or is he still out there, waiting?
Join Stephanie and Pieter-Louis as they explore the eerie tale of El Silbón — “The Whistler.”
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#FolklorePodcast
#UrbanLegends
#ScaryPodcast
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#GhostStories
#MythologyPodcast
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🎙️ Legends & Lore: A World Tour
Welcome back to Legends and Lore: A World Tour.
This week, we're heading into one of the most chilling places in England: The Dering Woods, better known as The Screaming Woods. This quiet forest on the edge of Pluckley—dubbed “the most haunted village in England”—has terrified locals and visitors for centuries.
👻 Why do people hear screams at night?
🪓 Who was the headless highwayman?
🕯️ What happened on Halloween night in 1948?
From mysterious deaths to whispering voices caught on EVP, strange lights in the sky, and compasses spinning wildly—this is a story that blurs the line between legend, folklore, and unsettling possibility.
Would you spend the night there?
🎧 Listen now on your favorite platform, and don’t forget to rate, review, and follow us on Instagram, Facebook, and YouTube.
Hosted by:
Stephanie and Pieter-Louis
Sources:
https://creepypasta.fandom.com/wiki/The_Dering_Woods?utm=
https://www.woodlandtrust.org.uk/visiting-woods/woods/dering-wood/?utm
https://www.catherinecavendish.com/2024/07/if-you-go-down-to-screaming-woods-today.html?utm
https://www.kentarchaeology.org.uk/archives/hauntings-of-pluckley-village-asfhford?utm
https://thelittlehouseofhorrors.com/pluckely-and-the-screaming-woods/?utm_source=chatgpt.com
https://www.reddit.com/r/Paranormal/comments/1d4r7ap/my_trip_through_the_screaming_woods/?utm
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=teXwcBIi5os
https://hauntingnightsghostwalks.co.uk/the-screaming-woods-with-haunting-nights/?utm
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pluckley?utm
https://www.otago.ac.nz/news/newsroom/first-edna-study-of-loch-ness-points-to-something-fishy?utm
Today, we’re digging into a truly spine-chilling piece of South African folklore: the Tokoloshe. A creature whispered about in hushed tones across generations, cultures, and provinces. Whether he’s a mischievous spirit, a deadly monster, or a product of fear and folklore, the Tokoloshe has become one of South Africa’s most persistent and terrifying legends.
We explore the chilling origins of the creature, strange rituals for protection, and modern sightings that suggest this legend isn’t just alive—it’s lurking in the dark, waiting.
🔮 What is the Tokoloshe?
👣 Why are some beds still raised on bricks today?
🛌 And who still believes?
Join us for a journey through midnight myths, real-life encounters, and the blurred line between the supernatural and the psychological.
Hosted by:
Stephanie and Pieter-Louis
Sources:
https://viajantenet.com/the-legend-of-the-tokoloshe/?utm
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tokoloshe?utm_source
A centuries-old mystery stirs beneath the black waters of Loch Ness. Could something ancient be hiding in the depths? Join us as we explore the legend of the world’s most famous lake monster. Dive in—Nessie awaits.
Share your thoughts or let us know what ells you would love to hear about! You can let us know on our socials or email us at worldoflegendslore@gmail.com
Hosted by:
Stephanie and Pieter-Louis
Sources:
https://www.history.com/this-day-in-history/may-2/loch-ness-monster-sighted?utm
https://www.livescience.com/loch-ness-monster-dna-study.html?utm
https://time.com/3829211/loch-ness-monster-google-doodle/?utm
https://www.otago.ac.nz/news/newsroom/first-edna-study-of-loch-ness-points-to-something-fishy?utm
https://www.mcgill.ca/oss/article/critical-thinking/umpteenth-resurrection-loch-ness-monster?utm
https://www.peterharrington.co.uk/blog/the-first-book-on-the-loch-ness-monster/
In 1897, a young woman named Zona Heaster Shue died under suspicious circumstances in Greenbrier County, West Virginia. Her husband insisted it was natural causes.
But her mother wasn't convinced.
Then something strange happened: Zona’s ghost allegedly appeared to her mother, revealing dark secrets about what really happened.
Could a ghost deliver justice?
Join us as we unravel one of the most chilling and unique cases in American folklore—a story where belief, grief, and the supernatural collided in an unforgettable way.
👻 Subscribe now and stay curious.
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Hosted by:
Stephanie and Pieter-Louis
Sources:
https://www.greenbrierhistorical.org/blog/the-greenbrier-ghost-reexamined
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Greenbrier_Ghost?utm
https://www.wvencyclopedia.org/entries/2107
https://www.wvencyclopedia.org/entries/2107?utm_source=chatgpt.com
https://greenbrierwv.com/editorials/the-greenbrier-ghost
A simple errand for medicine… a routine hotel stay… until neither mother nor room can be found. What really happened in Paris during the 1889 World’s Fair? Secrets, vanished footprints, and whispers of a cover-up await in this week’s chilling tale. 🎧 Press play if you dare—and decide for yourself.Hosted by:
Stephanie and Pieter-Louis
Sources:
https://scary-stories.fandom.com/wiki/Maybe_You_Will_Remember
https://quoteinvestigator.com/2010/09/14/vanishing-lady/
https://www.snopes.com/fact-check/the-vanishing-hotel-room/
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vanishing_Hotel_Room
Episode 15: The Jenglot – Tiny Cursed Creatures
Today, we journey deep into the shadows of Indonesian folklore to uncover one of the strangest legends yet—the Jenglot.
These tiny, mummified humanoid figures are said to be alive... and hungry for blood. Are they cursed sorcerers trapped in grotesque forms? Ritual relics tied to black magic? Or just elaborate hoaxes that somehow give off a terrifying presence?
Join us as we explore reports of mangrove sightings, blood offerings, spiritual possession, and even government investigations into their eerie existence. Whether real or imagined, one thing is certain—the Jenglot legend will crawl under your skin.
Hosted by:
Stephanie and Pieter-Louis
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Recourses:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jenglot
https://cryptidz.fandom.com/wiki/Jenglot
https://medium.com/@whatisurf2day/jenglot-a-bloodthirsty-doll-5e7b25f0a315
https://www.supernaturalconfessions.com/content/the-jenglot-a-mystical-indonesian-creature
https://www.jahernandez.com/posts/jenglot-of-indonesian-folklore
A pale figure with hollow eyes. Long, sharp claws. Crouched at the edge of your bed as you sleep.
This week, we plunge into the chilling legend of The Rake—a terrifying creature that might just be more than internet fiction. Though it first gained attention on forums like 4chan in the early 2000s, many believe this thing has been lurking in our nightmares long before it had a name.
From eyewitness reports to sleep paralysis and a disturbing video from the Canadian wilderness… the question remains: is The Rake real, or just the internet’s most horrifying creation?
Join us as we explore the strange, unsettling, and unexplainable world of The Rake.
🎙️ Legends and Lore: A World Tour
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Hosted by:
Stephanie and Pieter-Louis
Sources:
https://www.creepypasta.com/the-rake/
https://creepypastafiles.fandom.com/wiki/The_Rake
https://www.reddit.com/r/nosleep/comments/7mhkju/we_saw_a_creature_near_the_border_and_ive_got_the/
https://mysteriesofcanada.com/nwt/new-2018-crawler-sighting-in-canadas-northwest-territories/
https://www.dictionary.com/e/fictional-characters/the-rake/
In 1830s London, whispers began to spread of a terrifying figure who attacked under the cover of night—leaping impossibly high, breathing blue flames, and vanishing without a trace. His name? Spring-Heeled Jack.
Was he a man, a monster, or something else entirely? His legend would travel far beyond the streets of Victorian England… and it hasn’t stopped yet.
Join us as we explore one of Britain’s most chilling and enduring mysteries.
Follow us on Instagram, Facebook, and YouTube for more strange stories from around the world. Subscribe and leave a review to help keep the legends alive.
Hosted by:
Stephanie and Pieter-Louis
Sources:
https://www.history.co.uk/articles/the-mystery-of-spring-heeled-jack
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Spring-heeled_Jack
https://www.historic-uk.com/CultureUK/Spring-Heeled-Jack/
https://cryptozoologycryptids.fandom.com/wiki/Spring_Heeled_Jack
Set sail into the misty waters of maritime legend with this chilling tale of The Flying Dutchman—the ghost ship doomed to sail the oceans forever. In this episode of Legends and Lore: A World Tour, we uncover the haunting stories, historical accounts, and supernatural sightings tied to the most infamous phantom ship of all time. From cursed captains to eerie encounters by real sailors, this is one voyage you won’t forget.
🎙️ Join Stephanie and Pieter-Louis as they dive into nautical lore and question what truly haunts the high seas.
💀 Mysterious disappearances
🌊 Real-life sightings by naval crews
⚓ Cursed sailors and endless storms
Could The Flying Dutchman still be sailing today?
➡️ Subscribe, share, and follow us @LegendsAndLorePodcast on Instagram, Facebook, and YouTube.
Sources:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Flying_Dutchman
https://www.discoveryuk.com/mysteries/the-flying-dutchman-mystery-ghost-ship-legends/
In this episode, we set sail across the Pacific to meet Māui — the legendary trickster hero of Polynesian mythology. You might know him from Disney’s Moana, but there’s a lot more to his story than a catchy tune and a magical fishhook. From fishing up islands to lassoing the sun, stealing fire, and even challenging death itself, Māui’s adventures are epic, wild, and sometimes tragic. We’ll explore the real myths behind the movie, compare versions across Polynesian cultures, and reveal a theory that links Moana’s pig Pua to a deeper origin story.
Join us as we uncover what Disney got right, what it left out, and why Māui’s legacy is so powerful in Polynesian cultures.
Follow us, subscribe, and leave a review if you enjoyed this journey through legend and lore!
You can also email us at: worldoflegendslore@gmail.com
Hosted by:
Stephanie & Pieter-Louis
Sources:
https://www.tiktok.com/@popculturebrain/video/7441267273274297642?lang=en
https://www.youtube.com/shorts/FH_QpXGRmv0
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/M%C4%81ui
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3YZBq7J_vM0
Episode 10: The Werewolves of Europe - Part 3
In the final chapter of our werewolf trilogy, we explore tales that defy everything you think you know about shapeshifters.
👣 Meet Thiess of Kaltenbrun — an 80-year-old peasant who stunned a 17th-century court by claiming he was a werewolf... and a soldier of God.
⚔️ Discover the secrets of Tomas Igund, another Livonian wolf-warrior.
🐺 Then, travel to 18th-century France to face the infamous Beast of Gévaudan — a creature blamed for over 100 gruesome deaths.
Were these stories hysteria? Hidden history? Or something stranger?
🎧 Listen now on Spotify, Apple, YouTube & more.
📲 Follow us @LegendsAndLorePodcast for behind-the-scenes and bonus content!
Hosted by:
Stephanie & Pieter-Louis
Sources:
https://www.jsr.org/hs/index.php/path/article/download/3333/1940/26366
https://publicdomainreview.org/collection/the-beast-of-gevaudan-1764-1767/
https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Figure_du_monstre_qui_d%C3%A9sole_le_Gevaudan.jpg
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Beast_of_G%C3%A9vaudan
https://www.history.com/articles/beast-gevaudan-france-theories
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Thiess_of_Kaltenbrun
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Thylacine
Episode 9: The Werewolves of Europe – Part 2
This week, we return to the chilling folklore of European werewolves as we explore the dark and disturbing stories of Gilles Garnier and Jean Grenier.
Known as The Werewolf of Dole, Garnier was a hermit whose gruesome crimes shocked France in the 1500s. But perhaps even more unsettling is the story of 13-year-old Jean Grenier, a boy who claimed to feast on human flesh under the guidance of a dark master.
Were these true monsters… or the tragic products of their time?
In this episode, we unpack the blurred lines between myth, mental illness, and horror—exploring how fear and folklore shaped real-life fates.
👣 Step into the shadows with us.
💬 Don’t forget to leave a review and share your thoughts!
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👉 If you haven’t listened to Part 1 yet, be sure to check out Episode 7 first!
#Werewolves #FolklorePodcast #TrueCrime #EuropeanLegends #DarkHistory #LegendsAndLorePodcast
Hoster by:
Stephanie and Pieter-Louis
Sources:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Thiess_of_Kaltenbrun
https://www.jsr.org/hs/index.php/path/article/download/3333/1940/26366 (Very interesting paper).
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gilles_Garnier
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Werewolf_witch_trials
https://orca.cardiff.ac.uk/id/eprint/116724/3/Jean%20Grenier%20-%20Article%20REVISED%20(1).pdf
Episode 8 – Legends and Lore: Werewolves Across Europe (Part 1 of 3)
In this 3-part mini-series, we dive into the dark and fascinating world of werewolf legends across Europe. From ancient Norse warriors to mysterious Livonian peasants, we explore how the image of the werewolf evolved through history, myth, and even court trials. In this first episode, we start in the forests of Scandinavia with the ulfheðnar — Odin’s feared wolf warriors — and follow the legend all the way to the werewolves of Livonia. Get ready for epic battles, eerie folklore, and surprising stories of werewolves as heroes rather than monsters.#LegendsAndLore #Werewolves #MythologyPodcast #HistoryPodcast #WerewolfLegends
Hosted by:
Stephanie and Pieter-Louis
Sources:
https://usurj.journals.usask.ca/article/view/723/442
https://mydarlingletswander.wordpress.com/2019/05/01/wandering-with-werewolves-bedburg/
https://web.facebook.com/permalink.php/?story_fbid=918791508150585&id=858916237471446&_rdc=1&_rdr#
https://steemit.com/history/@donkeypong/werewolves-have-been-shifting-their-shapes-for-a-long-time
https://www.reddit.com/r/werewolves/comments/19bdll3/what_city_states_or_countries_have_persistent/?rdt=47842
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Berserker#Ulfhe%C3%B0nar_%E2%80%93_wolf_warriors
Episode 7: The Mummelsee Water Spirit 🌊👁️
Deep in Germany’s Black Forest lies a lake shrouded in mystery—Mummelsee. For centuries, whispers of a powerful water spirit, a Nix, have echoed through the region. Some believe he reigns over an underwater kingdom, while others claim travelers have vanished beneath the dark surface, never to be seen again.
Join us as we dive into the eerie legends, the chilling warnings, and the strange tales that surround Mummelsee. Is it merely folklore, or does something ancient still stir beneath the waters?
🎙️ Available now on Spotify, Amazon Music, Apple Podcasts, Castbox & more!
#LegendsAndLorePodcast #Mummelsee #BlackForest #GermanFolklore #UrbanLegends #MythsAndLegends #Supernatural #DarkHistory #PodcastLife #Folklore
Hosted by: Stephanie and Pieter-Louis
Sources:
https://www.mummelsee.de/en_US/online-shop/trinkbares/mummelseegeist/?acceptCookies=67ce8c1368f2a
https://mydarlingletswander.wordpress.com/2020/06/24/wandering-the-mummelsee/
https://travelingfairytaleroad.wordpress.com/2018/07/07/welcome-to-the-black-forest-and-mummelsee-lake-home-of-the-mermaids-and-other-local-legends/#:~:text=The%20final%20legend%20we%20encountered,is%20called%20in%20Google%2C%20Mummelsee.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ipFjs0aOl98
https://www.the-black-forest.com/mummelsee/
https://www.mummelsee.de/en_US/erlebnis/mummelsee/
Episode 6 The Black-Eyed Kids: Part 2
They knock on doors. They ask to be let inside. But those who encounter them describe an overwhelming, primal fear.
In Part 2 of our deep dive into the legend of the Black-Eyed Kids, we explore even more chilling encounters, theories, and possible explanations for these mysterious beings. Are they supernatural entities? Extraterrestrial visitors? Or something even more terrifying?
Join us as we unravel the secrets behind this eerie phenomenon and examine the real-life stories that continue to haunt those who experience them.
📍 Listen now on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music, Castbox & more!
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Hosted by:
Stephanie and Pieter-Louis
Sources: Can be found on episode 1.
Episode 5: The Black-Eyed Kids 👀👻
Mysterious, eerie, and downright terrifying—stories of Black-Eyed Kids have haunted people across the world. These pale-skinned kids with soulless black eyes always appear at night, knocking on doors, asking to be let inside. But those who encounter them are left with an overwhelming sense of fear.
Are they ghosts? Demons? Extraterrestrial beings? In this episode, we uncover the origins of the legend, chilling real-life encounters, and the most popular theories surrounding these unsettling entities.
Would you let them in?
🔮 Listen now and dive into the mystery!
📍 Available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music, Castbox, and more!
🔔 Subscribe and follow so you never miss an episode!
#BlackEyedKids #UrbanLegends #HorrorPodcast #ParanormalEncounters #Folklore #DarkHistory #CreepyEncounters #SupernaturalMysteries #Podcast
Hosted by:
Stephanie and Pieter-Louis
Sources:
https://www.reddit.com/r/ParanormalEncounters/comments/1edemv5/are_black_eyed_children_real/?rdt=56093
https://villains.fandom.com/wiki/Myling
https://chatgpt.com/c/67ab8b10-3b68-800f-8cc7-2c643befdde2
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hungry_ghost
Podcast: Astonishing Legends
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g9Mt_KPRiQw&pp=ygUOI2RvbnR0dXJubWVvZmY%3D