Ominous Origins

Year in Review | Icelandic Yule Cat

Well 2019 is coming to an end. It means a fresh start for many, and with it being a new decade, I thought I’d talk about the year that’s been, and what the future holds, as well as thanking you for listening. If I could thank each and every one of you personally, I would. It means everything to me that you’ve given the podcast a chance, and that you’ve stuck with me for so long. Thank you. But, that’s not all we talk about today. We take a trip to Iceland to have a look at their Krampus style legend, in the form of the Yule Cat, or the Jólakötturinn. I try to pronounce it in the episode, so have fun with that one. This cat stalks the Christmas night not to ensure behavior, but to enforce generosity. See what I mean in the latter half of the cast!Our sponsor: www.morbidlybeautiful.comYouTube: Horror ShotsTwitch: www.twitch.tv/horrorshotsplaysWebsite: www.horrorshots.comInstagram: horrorshotsphotographyTwitter: @horrorshotspodFacebook: HorrorshotsPatreon: www.patreon.com/horrorshotSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/Ominous-Origins-1. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Indiana | Crosley Monster

In the state of Indiana there lives a familiar monster. Now, this beast has had at least two eye witness accounts, and both describe the same thing – though the encounters were vastly different. I’m of course talking about the Crosley Monster. Who, or what is that? Great question. This is a fairly new cryptid roaming the woods near Crosley Pond in Indiana, in fact the first, and potentially last sighting of this thing came in 2012. Many believe this to be a bigfoot like creature, but I have my suspicions based on these encounters with it. Regardless of what it is, it really does live up to its name – a monster. But, to hear these encounters, and to build your own opinion on just what it is, you’ll just have to listen to the podcastOur sponsor: www.morbidlybeautiful.comYouTube: Horror ShotsTwitch: www.twitch.tv/horrorshotsplaysWebsite: www.horrorshots.comInstagram: horrorshotsphotographyTwitter: @horrorshotspodFacebook: HorrorshotsPatreon: www.patreon.com/horrorshotSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/Ominous-Origins-1. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Friday The 13th

Yes, Friday the 13th is more than just a Voorhees family reunion; it’s a day wrought bad luck and for the religious and superstitious, it means a whole lot more than many people think. Its origins date back hundreds upon hundreds of years, and it has had plenty of dark and devastating things have happened on it. From the ancient Greeks who had a different take on the 13th, to Italy, who also have an unlucky day, we’ll be exploring the origins and some of the events to have taken place on this day horror fans have claimed as their own. We’ll also take a little look at the origin of the number 13, and why it’s just so damn unlucky to many cultures around the world. Does it all stem from that mysterious Friday? Or is there more to it? Well, you’ll just have to give the episode a listen to find out more!Our sponsor: www.morbidlybeautiful.comYouTube: Horror ShotsTwitch: www.twitch.tv/horrorshotsplaysWebsite: www.horrorshots.comInstagram: horrorshotsphotographyTwitter: @horrorshotspodFacebook: HorrorshotsPatreon: www.patreon.com/horrorshotSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/Ominous-Origins-1. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Illinois | H.H. Holmes

While today’s topic might not be an urban legend, so to speak, it does fall into the realm of disturbing and macabre. Sorry to those who were hoping to hear about Bigfoot or other cryptids, but today I have a real life horror for you, something tangible, a monster made of man. We’re talking about H.H. Holmes, and his murder hotel. We can’t talk about Illinois without going into some detail about Holmes and his notoriety. I don’t touch on these topics too often, but again, Holmes and his hotel are the things of nightmares. Just who was Holmes, and what is this disturbing murder hotel (or castle as some call it), well, he was believed to be America’s first serial killer with an astonishing and downright diabolical trail of horror left in his wake. Grabbing tramps and run-a-ways wasn’t enough for this creature, no, he had his sights set on something bigger. During the World’s Fair of 1893, he decided to convert a building into a hotel for guests of the over 40 countries that would be attending said fair. Only, he built it in such a way that it was filled with traps, dead ends, and mazes. Holmes was a disturbed individual, and his plans for the World’s Fair that year were beyond dastardly. But did he pull it off? Did he claim any victims? Well, you’ll just have to listen to find out. Our sponsor: www.morbidlybeautiful.comYouTube: Horror ShotsTwitch: www.twitch.tv/horrorshotsplaysWebsite: www.horrorshots.comInstagram: horrorshotsphotographyTwitter: @horrorshotspodFacebook: HorrorshotsPatreon: www.patreon.com/horrorshotBy The Candle's Light: shows.pippa.io/candleslightSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/Ominous-Origins-1. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Idaho | Coyote and The Seven Devils

The stop on our tour is the unassuming Idaho, the state known for its potatoes, of all things. Well, like any other state, it has legends of its own. Being located in an area rich with history, including being part of the Oregon trail, and having a huge indigenous presence, it’s bound to have a story or two behind it. And that’s where we enter Coyote and the Seven Devils. The story goes that there were seven giants who preyed upon the children of Nez Perce, until the tribe’s chief called upon Coyote for help. With that assistance, they were able to quell the assault on their tribe… But how was that accomplished, and just who was Coyote and the Nez Perce people? Well, you’ll just have to listen to find out.Source: Bigfootencounters.comOur sponsor: www.morbidlybeautiful.comYouTube: Horror ShotsTwitch: www.twitch.tv/horrorshotsplaysWebsite: www.horrorshots.comInstagram: horrorshotsphotographyTwitter: @horrorshotspodFacebook: HorrorshotsPatreon: www.patreon.com/horrorshotBy The Candle's Light: shows.pippa.io/candleslightYou, Me, and a Poltergeist: https://thatsnotcanon.com/ymaappodcastSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/Ominous-Origins-1. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Hawaii's Man-Eating Spirits

Ah, Hawaii! If I were to ever travel the USA in person, this would most certainly be a destination. The sun, the sand, the waves, it’s truly a beautiful state full of history and culture. However, there are certain places in the state that should be avoided, such as an island called Ni’ihau. The story goes that this is a very plentiful spot to fish, however as with the good comes the bad. The island, which sits as one of the most western islands is home to the 7th largest land mass, and has some rich history beyond the spirits that inhabit it, but that’s really all we’re interested in. I’m talking about the Man Eating Spirits of Ni’ihau. The story goes that many years ago several fisherman took a trip there to catch some fish, as the area around their village had seemingly dried up. They knew it was a risk. They’d heard the stories, but thought it was worth the risk so they could feed their fellow villagers. Brave souls they were, however not all of their stories end happily. Hawaii is home to all kinds of unique wildlife and insects that you might not find on the mainland, however the locals, especially at the time of the story I have for you, were well prepared for what they might find – but nothing could prepare them for what they actually found – or could they? This is the story of the Man Eating Spirits of Ni’ihau. Our sponsor: www.morbidlybeautiful.comYouTube: Horror ShotsTwitch: www.twitch.tv/horrorshotsplaysWebsite: www.horrorshots.comInstagram: horrorshotsphotographyTwitter: @horrorshotspodFacebook: HorrorshotsPatreon: www.patreon.com/horrorshotBy The Candle's Light: shows.pippa.io/candleslightSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/Ominous-Origins-1. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Georgia | Lake Lanier

We are back with our tour of the Eerie USA this week after a little pit stop last. Today we’re going to be looking at the State of Georgia. After trolling for the creepiest urban legends, I found a whopper of one. We’re talking about Lake Lanier, the man-made reservoir sprawls an enormous distance, and was stricken with issues right out of the gate.From trouble funding the project, to having various states squabbling over the use of it, everything just seemed to be cursed. Eventually, after moving over 250 families, several cemeteries and their corpses (which, you know, is never a bad idea…), and essentially burying entire towns, strange things began to happen, as if that wasn’t strange enough. An extraordinary amount of people have either gone missing, drown, or even died in other ways (I’m looking at you murder) in and around Lake Lanier. Is the lake actually cursed, or is it just a popular place for people to visit, thus experiencing more accidents and deaths simply because of said number of visits? These are all questions I’ll hope to answer in one way or another, and you’ll have to listen to the cast to get them!Our sponsor: www.morbidlybeautiful.comYouTube: Horror ShotsTwitch: www.twitch.tv/horrorshotsplaysWebsite: www.horrorshots.comInstagram: horrorshotsphotographyTwitter: @horrorshotspodFacebook: HorrorshotsPatreon: www.patreon.com/horrorshotBy The Candle's Light: shows.pippa.io/candleslightSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/Ominous-Origins-1. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Interview with Ken Ammi | Nephilim Follow-Up

A few months back, you may recall, I did a podcast just touching the topic of the Nephilim. I say just touching for one reason, it is a very deep topic, deeper than I could have imagined. It is so deep in fact that I was contacted by one Ken Ammi to discuss the topic in more detail. In fact Ken didn’t even cover everything on the topic. Am I getting ahead of myself? I think I’m getting ahead of myself. First, you might be asking: What happened to the Eerie USA? Well, don’t worry, I’m just taking a little break from it to bring you this opportunity! Secondly, you might be wondering who Ken Ammi is, though you might have heard of him before, or even be a fan of his. Ken is an author, scholar, and all around intellectual. He runs his own website, http://www.truefreethinker.com where he covers an assortment of topics on religion, secular thought, and all kinds of incredibly interesting subject. I highly suggesting taking the time to visit his site, and purchase one of his books – one is on the Nephilim, so if this topic really strikes your fancy, you can get more information there.But what is Ken discussing in the cast? Well, to sum it up, he corrects some of the information I went over the last time, and explains the difference between Nephilim, Giants, and Raphiam. He talks about timelines and what events lead to the discussion in the first place.But, for the full thing, you’ll just have to listen! Our sponsor: www.morbidlybeautiful.comYouTube: Horror ShotsTwitch: www.twitch.tv/horrorshotsplaysWebsite: www.horrorshots.comInstagram: horrorshotsphotographyTwitter: @horrorshotspodFacebook: HorrorshotsPatreon: www.patreon.com/horrorshotBy The Candle's Light: shows.pippa.io/candleslightSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/Ominous-Origins-1. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.