BackAlley Alchemist

Patreon: YamunaHrodvitnir Medium (where original material was posted): YamunaHrodvitnir Sources Lenhardt, C. (2016). Wendigos, Eye Killers, Skinwalkers: The Myth of the American Indian Vampire and American Indian “Vampire” Myths. Text Matters , 6 (1), 195–212. Smith, M. (2013). Legends, Lore & True Tales of the Chattahoochee . Arcadia Publishing.

A look into why Friday the 13th became such a pervasive superstition.

A look into the legend of Bloody Mary, the ritual associated with the legend, and why the two are associated with one another. Patreon: Yamuna Hrodvitnir Medium: Yamuna Hrodvitnir Tiktok: AlleyAlchemy Sources: Brunvand, J. (1996). American Folklore: An Encyclopedia . Garland Publishing, Inc. Craughwell, T. (2005) Urban Legends: 666 Absolutely True Stories That Happened to a Friend… of a Friend… of...

Some history about witch trials, the Early Modern Witchcraze, and a story about a certain witch who got her revenge in death. Medium account: YamunaHrodvitnir Patreon: YamunaHrodvitnir Sources: Amy Alize. "Norfolk Folklore: St. Mary's Church and the Witch's Wooden Leg." October 1, 2015. https://thefairytaletraveler.com/2015/10/01/norfolk-folklore/ George Lincoln Burr. "The witch-persecutions" Tran...

First full episode! This is the story of The Dearg-Due. She is considered the oldest known lady vampire in European folklore, and her story is absolutely tragic. Her story shows how trauma and suffering can forever change even the most innocent soul, and how isolation and suffering can transform anyone into a monster. Heartbreak, revenge, betrayal, and spooky monsters lay within. TW: abuse, violen...

A quick introduction. Some information about me, what this podcast will be about, and how to get a hold of me on social media.