In this haunting episode of Tales of Bedlam, host Knob Twister (Micah) and guest Andrea dive into the eerie world of Slavic folklore through the poem “The Rusalka” by the legendary Alexander Pushkin.
Unlike the friendly mermaids of Disney fame, the Rusalka is a seductive and vengeful spirit born from tragedy—often luring men to their watery graves.
Enjoy a dramatic reading of the poem, followed by three original stanzas written by Knob Twister that deepen the mystery of the monk’s fate. Along the way, the hosts discuss the folklore behind Rusalki, including their origins in untimely death, their dual nature as both protectors of nature and bringers of doom, and their eerie method of “tickling victims to death.”
It’s part poetry, part dark mythology, and 100% Bedlam.
This episode is a replay from 2019-2021; please ignore any announcements during the episode.
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