Ominous Origins

Astaroth

In this weeks Horror Shots Podcast, I venture back into the history of demons, and today's special guy is Astaroth, a duke and commander of the legions of Hell. It's a fascinating look at his origins, and what he's all about. As always, I want to thank Michelle Belanger for writing the Dictionary of Demons, as that was my main source of information today.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/Ominous-Origins-1. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

The Salem Witch Trials Pt 2

In this episode of the Horror Shots Podcast, I go deeper into the main players accused of Witchcraft during the Salem Witch Trials; Sarah Good, Sarah Osborne, and Tituba. I look at their history, and what lead them to be accused in the first place.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/Ominous-Origins-1. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

The Salem Witch Trials, Pt 1

This week's Horror Shots Podcast is part one of my look into the Salem Witch Trials. I thought about doing one super long one, but I figured it'd be best to break it up into at least two parts. I look into what started the epidemic, the parties involved, and some of the possible reasons for the mass hysteria. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/Ominous-Origins-1. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

History of the Grimoire

In this podcast I look into the history behind these ancient and dark texts that are full of spells, charms, and incantations; they even have some association with the church and past Popes.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/Ominous-Origins-1. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

The History of Necromancy

In this cast I look at the history behind one of the most infamous forms of magic of all tine - Necromancy. I researched into its past, as well as some rites and rituals.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/Ominous-Origins-1. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

The History of Demons - Lamashtu

In this episode I discuss a particularly nasty demon called Lamashtu. A demon in Mesoptoamia who targeted pregnant mothers and babies.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/Ominous-Origins-1. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Krampus

In this episode I talk about the Christmas demon - Krampus. How did his legend begin, who believes in him, and what are the traditions surrounding this creature?Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/Ominous-Origins-1. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

The Wendigo

In this episode I go into some detail on the Wendigo legend, and how its story has spread throughout time.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/Ominous-Origins-1. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.