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The Sidhe’s Secret: How Irish Fairy Mounds Shape Halloween’s Otherworld
This episode explores the ancient Irish sidhe mounds—hilltop fairy mounds that were believed to be thresholds between worlds during Samhain. From medieval manuscripts and local folklore to modern tourism, TikTok videos, and neopagan revivals, we trace how these mystical boundaries have evolved into a central motif of contemporary Halloween celebrations. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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