From historical connections to Queen Mary I to ancient mirror superstitions and modern pop culture, we dive into the origins, variations, and psychological theories behind one of the most enduring urban legends of all time.
What you'll learn in this episode.
* The true story behind Bloody Mary
* How the ritual is performed
* Historical theories and real-life inspirations
* Bloody Mary in horror films, TV, and folklore
* Why mirror-based legends are so effective
Have you ever tried the Bloody Mary ritual? Share your experience in the comments!
Artwork inspired by the legend.
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0:00 - Introduction
0:13 - Bloody Mary Stories
6:00 - Some Bloody Mary History and Other Mirrors
11:27 - Contemporary Summoning
14:31 - Mirrors and Mirrors at Night
17:02 - Tangentially Related Horror Movies
21:04 - Variations on Bloody Mary
25:07 - Historically, THE Way to Get in Touch with Spirits
31:04 - Implications if Bloody Mary Were Real
37:25 - Raymond Moody and Contacting the Dead
38:52 - Monster Ratings
46:48 - Foreshadowing of the Next Episode
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