Ep39 High Strangeness- Banchees, Werewolves and Vampires - with Varla Ventura
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Unveiling the Mystical: A Journey through Paranormal Discoveries with Varla Ventura
In this episode of High Strangeness, host Tony interviews Varla Ventura, an author renowned for her works on the paranormal, ghosts, and bizarre subjects. They discuss Varla's unique background, including her upbringing with a practicing witch mother, and her fascination with supernatural entities such as banshees, changelings, pukas, and mermaids. Varla introduces her various books, including 'Banshees, Werewolves, and Vampires', 'Among the Mermaids', and an upcoming release 'Enchanted Plants'. The conversation delves into themes of high magic, meaningful coincidences, and the creative spark derived from immersing oneself in fairy tales, folklore, and the narratives of historical figures intersected with the paranormal, as explored in her podcast 'Midnight Stories'.
00:00 Welcome to High Strangeness
00:36 Meet Varla Ventura: Author and Explorer of the Strange
01:42 Varla's Journey: From California to Minnesota
03:42 Growing Up with the Paranormal
07:13 The Birth of Varla's Writing Career
15:15 Understanding the Banshee
35:35 Exploring Other Mythical Creatures
49:03 Fairy Encounters and Goblins
49:41 The Origin of the Bogeyman
51:12 Goblins and Their Cultural Interpretations
55:40 Mermaids: Myths and Misunderstandings
01:05:07 Banshees, Werewolves, and Vampires
01:06:32 The Fascination with Werewolves
01:12:40 Exploring the Dark Legends
01:17:20 The Magic of Storytelling
01:20:42 Upcoming Projects and Final Thoughts
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Website: Highstrangenesshow.com
Author- Varla Ventura
https://www.varlaventura.net/new-website-2/
Books:
- Banchees, Werewolves, and Vampires
- Beyond Bizarre
- The Book of Bizarre
- Among the Mermaids
- Fairies, Pookas, and Changlings
- Paranormal Parlor
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