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The White Lady: From Medieval Ghost to Global Meme
This episode traces the White Lady legend from its roots in 13th‑century German castle chronicles through migration to Philippine urban myths and contemporary internet culture. We examine how scholars, tourism boards, candy companies, and digital platforms have re‑imagined the figure—and what that says about Halloween’s evolution. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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