👻 Are ghost children the lingering spirits of lives cut short… or something far more deceptive?
In this episode, we’re diving deep into the world of ghostly children — the tragic, the mischievous, the comforting… and the terrifying. Some believe these pint-sized phantoms are innocent souls stuck between worlds. Others say no real child would remain behind — and what you're seeing is wearing a mask.
We’ll sort through folklore, religious influence, paranormal investigation, and modern encounters to find out:
Are child ghosts just kids who’ve stayed behind... or is that exactly what something darker wants you to think?
On today’s show:
🧸 The playful but protective Zashiki Warashi of Japanese legend
⚰️ The vengeful Mylingar — child ghosts born of betrayal and buried shame
🕯️ Spiritualism and the “cult of the child”
🍼 Adopting ghost kids (yes, that’s a thing)
🧿 Black magic and the weaponization of child ghosts
👶 Mistaking reincarnating souls for trapped ones?
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⚠️ Content Warning: This episode contains discussion of child death and related themes. Listener discretion is advised.
#GhostChildren #ParanormalPodcast #HauntedKids #Myling #ZashikiWarashi #KachaKalwa #HauntedDolls #GhostFolklore #NotEverythingIsADemon #Spiritualism #Afterlife #TrueGhostStories
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SOURCES:Â
Mylingar: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Myling
Drekavac: https://slavic-mythology.tumblr.com/post/110819359856/nekrstenci-unbaptised-children-by-ivica#
Victorian History / Literature: https://www.reddit.com/r/AskHistorians/comments/crro9a/during_the_19th_century_what_exactly_led_to_the/
Infectious deseases killed Victorian Children at alarming rates: https://theconversation.com/infectious-diseases-killed-victorian-children-at-alarming-rates-their-novels-highlight-the-fragility-of-public-health-today-242273
Ghost Babies: https://boingboing.net/2011/03/25/ghost-babies.html
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