In this episode, Cody and Chris dive into amulets and talismans (talismen?), those objects that help protect against evil. First, because Cody loves Thai food so much, he talks about Thailand’s Supernatural Talisman Dolls, a recent, weird trend. Next, Chris discusses the most basic of compounds (and potent protective substances), salt. It’s more interesting than you’d think! Next, Cody talks about Apotropaic Magic, or magic that is used to ward off evil, with a focus on the protective power of gentilia (you read that right). Finally, Chris shares the Ancient Roman belief in Penis Amulets (you also read that right). Creep of the Week is about a recent discovery of an ancient amulet in Israel. Drinks this week are Kobucha and Talisman.


Advisory: 0s-:20s
Intro Music: :20s-:46s
Topic: :46s-4:30m
Drinks: 4:30m-6:24m
History: 6:24m-11:48m
Supernatural Talisman Dolls: 11:48m- 16:45m
NaCl: 16:45m- 23:46m
Trailer: 23:46m-24:17m
Apotropaic Magic: 24:17m-34:39m
Penis Amulets: 34:39m-40:46m
Skeptic: 40:46m-43:32m
Believer: 43:32m-46:10m
Creep of the Week: 46:10m-47:39m-
Sign Off: 47:39m-48:30m
Outro Music: 48:30m-48:45m

Original Music: “Halloween Pumpkin” found at https://www.purple-planet.com

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History
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Talisman
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Amulet
http://www.differencebetween.net/miscellaneous/religion-miscellaneous/difference-between-amulets-and-talismans/

Supernatural Talisman Dolls
https://www.bbc.com/news/world-asia-35416537
https://theculturetrip.com/asia/thailand/articles/luk-thep-thailands-baby-doll-tradition/’

Salt
https://www.learnreligions.com/salt-folklore-and-magic-2562502
https://occult-world.com/salt/
https://www.wisechoicemarket.com/salty-tales/
https://www.saltworkconsultants.com/salt-social-standing-and-religious-superstition/

Apotropaic Magic
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Apotropaic_magic
https://www.