**Wondering Monsters Podcast - Episode 4: Necronomicon & Cursed Books**

In this episode of the Wondering Monsters Podcast, we dive into the dark and mysterious world of cursed books — focusing on the infamous Necronomicon and other legendary grimoires. 📖✨

Discover the fascinating history of grimoires like the Key of Solomon, The Lesser Key of Solomon, and the Ars Goetia. Learn how the Necronomicon, though a creation of H.P. Lovecraft, became a pop culture icon, inspiring everything from horror films like *Evil Dead* to modern occult myths like the Simonomicon.

💀 Topics covered in this episode include:

* The origins of the Necronomicon and Abdul Alhazred

* Real-world grimoires and their occult history

* The Simonomicon and modern occult lore

* Cursed books in horror movies and video games

* The psychological appeal of forbidden knowledge

If you love horror, folklore, or the eerie history of supernatural books, this episode is for you!

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Timestamps:
00:00 Introduction to the Necronomicon
06:07 Summoning Spirits and Grimoires
11:19 Exploring Occult Books and Rituals
15:17 Historical Roots of Magic Texts
20:02 The Allure of Forbidden Knowledge
24:58 The Simonomicon Controversy
29:35 Modern Magicians and Occult Practices
34:02 Map Overlays and Esoteric References
39:04 Cultural Fascination with the Occult
43:44 Demonic Entities in Lore
48:21 Pop Culture’s Obsession with Cursed Books
52:42 Reflections on Cursed Books and Human Nature

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Also mentioned in this episode:

• Are Ouija Boards Real?
• Is Bloody Mary Real?
• What are Liminal Spaces and Why Do They Feel So Weird?

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What Are Liminal Spaces and Why Do They Feel So Weird?

Welcome to another chilling episode of the Wondering Monsters Podcast. This week, we dive into the surreal world of liminal spaces — those eerie, in-between places like empty malls, abandoned hallways, and deserted schools that seem to exist outside of time.

Why do these places feel so strange? What makes an empty stairwell or a flickering office hallway so unnerving? From urban myths like *The Backrooms* to ancient folklore surrounding crossroads and thresholds, this episode explores the strange psychology, horror aesthetics, and spiritual symbolism of liminality.

🔍 In this episode, we explore:

• What are liminal spaces, really?
• Why they make us feel anxious, nostalgic, or disconnected
• Listener stories of real-life liminal encounters
• The rise of liminal aesthetics in analog horror and online culture
• How transitional spaces appear in myths, dreams, and nightmares

Whether you're a fan of uncanny horror, folklore, or creepy internet trends, this episode is your gateway into the eerie beauty of the in-between.

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Timestamps:
00:00 Introduction – What Are Liminal Spaces?
02:12 The Feeling of the In-Between
05:04 When You Don't Belong There
07:20 Why These Spaces Feel So Uncanny
10:50 The Backrooms and Digital Horror
13:23 Folklore and Thresholds Around the World
15:39 Dreams, Memory, and Liminality
21:20 Liminal Spaces Meets Cryptids
24:10 Clipping Out, Disney, Mall Hallways, etc.
27:04 Creating Reality
31:00 Rankings and Closing

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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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🎙️ Wondering Monsters Podcast — Episode: The History and Mystery of the Ouija Board 👻🔮 Is it just a toy—or a real tool for talking to the dead?In this episode, we dive deep into the strange and fascinating world of the Ouija board. From its spooky Victorian roots and ties to spiritualism, to its explosive popularity during wartime and its infamous reputation after The Exorcist, the Ouija board has never stopped stirring up mystery.We cover:• The surprising history of the Ouija board• Why it became a mainstream toy sold by Hasbro• Its occult connections to the Hermetic Order of the Golden Dawn• The ideomotor effect and scientific explanations• Creepy real-life stories and poltergeist rumors• Why it still shows up at slumber parties—and military barracks 👀• What might happen if it actually worked...💬 "If just one of these stories is true—what does that mean?"🔗 Tune in to hear our ratings, theories, and a ton of weird tangents as we explore whether the Ouija board is harmless fun... or something far stranger.📻 Subscribe for more deep dives into the paranormal, monsters, folklore, and unexplained phenomena.👍 Like, comment, and let us know:Have YOU ever used a Ouija board? Did anything happen?

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Timestamps:
0:00 - Intro: The Strange Modern Relationship With Death
3:35 - What Is a Ouija Board? Explained for Newcomers
6:58 - Spiritualism & Victorian Weirdness
12:40 - Ouija and the Fox Sisters
18:02 - The Civil War and the Surge of Spirit Communication
22:10 - From Board Game to Occult Tool
28:44 - The Exorcist Effect: When Ouija Turned “Evil”
35:13 - The Ideomotor Effect & Scientific Skepticism
42:56 - Ouija as Democratized Necromancy
51:29 - Poltergeists, Urban Legends, and Real Stories
1:03:18 - What If It Really Works? Military and Market Implications
1:12:05 - Final Ratings & Monster Scores

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• Is Bloody Mary Real?

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