Legends of the Fountain of Youth have inspired explorers, adventurers, and dreamers for centuries, but is there any truth behind the myth? In this episode, we dive into the history and lore surrounding the quest for eternal youth. From the famous expeditions of Ponce de León to the mystical waters hidden in ancient tales, we'll explore where these legends began and how they’ve evolved. Could a real “fountain” exist, or is the secret to youth hidden in unexpected places? Join us as we uncover the truth behind one of humanity's oldest fascinations! Make sure to subscribe and follow! Listen now on Amazon, Apple Podcast, and Spotify Facebook, Instagram, Youtube = @sirensofthesupernatural Tiktok = @supernaturalsirens Send us your stories and questions at sirensofthesupernatural@gmail.com Stay Spooky! Show Sources: https://www.maryjones.us/ctexts/presterjohn.html https://www.legendsofamerica.com/fl-fountainyouth/#:~:text=One%20of%20the%20earliest%20accounts,region%20exceptionally%20long%20life%20spans. https://www.greekboston.com/culture/mythology/fountain-of-youth/ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fountain_of_Youth#:~:text=The%20Fountain%20of%20Youth%20is,the%20mythical%20land%20of%20Bimini. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Macrobians#:~:text=The%20Macrobians%20(%CE%9C%CE%B1%CE%BA%CF%81%CE%BF%CE%B2%CE%AF%CE%BF%CE%B9)%20were%20a,of%20Africa%20mentioned%20by%20Herodotus. https://www.smithsonianmag.com/history/ponce-de-leon-never-searched-for-the-fountain-of-youth-72629888/
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