Since ancient times women have appeared as deceptive, shape shifting monsters and demons in mythological stories and folklore. In this episode, Keegan and Madigan talk about why that is and shine the spotlight on one creature from South Asia, the Churel. A ghost-demon who seeks revenge on the men who wronged her in life.
SOURCES:
https://www.smithsonianmag.com/arts-culture/meet-female-monsters-greek-mythology-medusa-sphinx-180977364/
https://www.yourtango.com/2017305853/who-churel-female-demon-kills-bad-husbands
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Churel
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pichal_Peri
https://www.ranker.com/list/myths-representing-men-s-fear-of-women/cheryl-adams-richkoff
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