Episode 154 - From the Grave: Omens, Taboos, and Beyond

The Ordinary, Extraordinary Cemetery

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It's officially October which means many of us are feeling a bit spookier than usual! In this episode Jennie and Dianne unravel some of the secrets of omens and taboos lurking in the shadows of our minds. They delve into the Ordinary Extraordinary world of cemetery lore, uncovering eerie omens and ancient taboos that have stood the test of time. They also journey across diverse cultures, shedding light on how death is perceived differently around the globe. From ancient rituals to modern interpretations, they dissect the evolution of the Western world's perspective on mortality. And for a bonus on omens and taboos, be sure to check the link in the show notes to the 'Thou Shalt Not Suffer: The Witch Trial Podcast' in which Jennie and Dianne had a lovely time as guests helping to kick off spooky season across podcasts!
To purchase tickets to Beyond the Grave: An Evening with Bram Stoker in Colorado Springs, Colorado, click here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/beyond-the-grave-an-evening-with-bram-stoker-tickets-696195337997?aff=oddtdtcreator
Thou Shalt Not Suffer: The Witch Trial Podcast
https://thoushaltnotsuffer.com/2023/09/28/omens-with-the-ordinary-extraordinary-cemetery-podcast/
Resources used to research this episode include:
Munnik, Jo, and Katy Scott. "In Famadihana, Madagascar, a sacred ritual unearths the dead ." https://www.google.com/amp/s/amp.cnn.com. 27 Mar. 2017. www.google.com/amp/s/amp.cnn.com/cnn/2016/10/18/travel/madagascar-turning-bones/index.html. Accessed 10 Sep. 2023.
, Myend.com. "Madagascar Dancing with the Dead - Famadihana ." https://myend.com. myend.com/country/madagascar/. Accessed 10 Sep. 2023.
, TalkDeath. "Omens of Death Around the World ." https://www.talkdeath.com. 18 Sep. 2017. www.talkdeath.com/omens-death-around-world/. Accessed 10 Sep. 2023.
Hudson, Beth. "64 Death Omens: Real or Folklore? ." www.getcurrant.org. 14 Aug. 2020. www.google.com/amp/s/www.getcurrant.org/amp/death-omens. Accessed 10 Sep. 2023.
Wright, Jeremiah . "The 10 Most Common Animals That Represent Death ." https://a-z-animals.com. 31 July 2023. a-z-animals.com/blog/the-most-common-animals-that-represent-death/. Accessed 10 Sep. 2023.

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1. Episode 154 - From the Grave: Omens, Taboos, and Beyond (00:00:00)

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