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The Haunting Tales Behind Childhood Toys

The Haunting Tales Behind Childhood Toys

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In this episode, the hosts delve into the chilling origins and cultural significance of haunted dolls, exploring infamous examples like Robert the Doll and Annabelle. They discuss the historical context of dolls, from Victorian mourning practices to ancient Egyptian shabti dolls, and examine the misconceptions surrounding voodoo dolls. The conversation highlights the duality of belief systems and the impact of cultural narratives on our understanding of these seemingly innocent toys.Chapters00:00 The Dark Secrets of Childhood Dolls01:39 The Haunting Origins of Robert the Doll03:37 The Legend of Annabelle06:09 Cultural Perspectives on Dolls and Magic09:06 The Evolution of Dolls in History11:24 Victorian Dolls and Mourning Practices17:24 Ancient Egyptian Shabti Dolls23:07 Voodoo Dolls and Cultural Misunderstandings25:51 The Duality of Belief and PracticePlease SUBSCRIBE► Amazon Music: Grab Your Brew Podcast► Spotify: ‪@GrabYourBrew‬► IHeart: Grab Your Brew ► TikTok: @GrabYourBrew ► Instagram: GrabYourBrew► Facebook: GrabYourBrew► YouTube: @GrabYourBrew ► Twitter: GrabYourBrews► Lemon8 - @GrabYourBrew

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