This folklore episode may be on brand with how weird it is. This week, Alex & Christie discuss the cryptid-folklore-creature known as the Owlman, who was reportedly seen in the 1970's in the Mawnan/Cornwall area. Tune in to hear more about the weird sightings, the people involved, and a crucial update regarding the spider in Alex's home. Need a distraction? We got you.
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Resources:
YouTube video by One Candle Society – “The Owlman of Cornwall – One Candle Paranormal Case File” – Uploaded October 31st, 2018
YouTube video by Paranormal Junkie – “The Owlman of Cornwall” – uploaded on June 7th, 2019
YouTube video by Fareham College TV – “The Owl Man of Mawnan – A Documentary” – October 18th, 2011.
The video is a clip from a documentary produced by Matthew Sayce in 2009.
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Cornwall Live website article – “The Cornish Owlman of Mawnan Smith which has been scaring holidaymakers for 100 years” – By: Charlotte Becquart – April 18th, 2020
Lybrary.com – Tony Shiels
Artcornwall.org – “Monstermind: The Magical Life and Art of Tony ‘Doc’ Shiels” – By Andy Roberts
Cryptopia website – “OWLMAN OF CORNWALL: (ENGLAND)” – By Rob Murphy – December 3rd, 2010
Thought Catalog website article – “12 facts about owlman, the crypted in Cornwall” - by January Nelson - February 11th, 2021
University of Portsmouth website - Professor David Martill - https://www.port.ac.uk/about-us/structure-and-governance/our-people/our-staff/david-martill
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