Ep39 Bk- Banshees, Werewolves, Vampires (Varla Ventura)

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

Full Show Link:  https://youtu.be/hm53njcrArw