The Whole Rabbit
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Superstitions of the Sea
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In this week’s episode we explore the many classical superstitions of sailors from all times and places. In the first half of the show we discuss cursed fruit, taunting the wind, the dangers of women, the rich cultural origins of the Klabautermann and the devilish inspiration for Bram Stoker’s Dracula. In the extended, underside of the episode we continue the discussion with Jonah's, the power of specific tattoos, traditional Greek water wenches and how to beguile the courteous Japanese sea giants. Thank you and enjoy the show!
In this week’s episode we discuss:
The Flying Dutchman
Bananas and Boners
Whistling Up a Storm
Women On Deck
Figureheads
The Klabautermann, Kobold and Gremlins
In the extended episode available at www.patreon.com/TheWholeRabbit we go further down the rabbit whirlpool to discuss:
Jonah
Traditional Sailor Tattoos and their Powers
Sirens and Scylla
Sea Monks
Umibozu
Pirate Eye Patches
This episode was written by Tim Hacker, Luke Madrid with some additions by Mari Sama and commentary by Heka Astra.
Sources:
Lieutenant Fletcher S. Bassett's 1885 work, LEGENDS and SUPERSTITIONS of the SEA AND OF SAILORS (In all Lands at all Times):
https://dn790000.ca.archive.org/0/items/legendssuperstit00bass/legendssuperstit00bass.pdf
Gabaool
https://x.com/eternalclassic_/status/2077558076979241232?s=20