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There’s a lie you were told.

It didn’t come from your parents.

Not from school.

Not even from a screen.

You absorbed it quietly—like fog.

Soft.

Harmless.

Insidious.

The lie is this:

The world is fully explained.

That the strange is just a glitch.

The ancient is just a metaphor.

That if something can’t be Googled, it isn’t real.

But here’s the truth:

We’ve buried things.

Whole civilizations of stories.

Whole forests of forgotten gods.

Whole oceans of creatures that don’t play by our rules.

They didn’t disappear.

We just got really good at pretending they never existed.

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Here on The Mythical Madam, I write about the truths we used to whisper before the world got loud.

Not because I think myths are entertainment.

But because I think they’re evidence.

Of what we feared.

Of what we worshipped.

Of what we used to believe… and maybe still should.

If you're still reading, your instincts are louder than the algorithm.

And that means you're my kind of person.

🖤 Subscribe now if you crave something a little more haunted, a little more human, and a little less… filtered.

🎙️ Strange myths.

🌒 Hidden legends.

🔥 Ghosts you might’ve forgotten.

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Because deep down, you already know this world isn’t what it seems.

No, seriously.

It started as a thump. Then a rhythm. Then a low hum, like someone (or something) was curled up under the mattress… waiting. Not to scare me. Not to drag me to the underworld.

Just… waiting to be noticed.

And that’s the thing about folklore.

It doesn’t always scream.

Sometimes it just breathes—beneath floorboards, between lines, behind lullabies.

And if you lean close enough, it whispers:

“Remember me. I was never just a story.”

That’s what this little corner of the internet is for.

🧠 For the overthinkers who wonder why myths from 3,000 years ago still hit a nerve

🧤 For the soft-hearted creeps who feel bad for ghosts

🕸️ For the curious, the haunted, and the weirdly comforted

Every other week, I unravel something strange—folklore, forgotten gods, chilling legends, sometimes odd little tales that make you laugh and question your entire reality.

Is it spooky? Yes.

Is it heartwarming? Also yes.

Will it make you feel less alone in your weirdness? That’s the goal.

If that sounds like your vibe—subscribe below.

Because some myths don’t want to be solved.

They just want to sit beside you while you read in bed.

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Where ghosts gossip, gods spiral, and myths feel a little too human.

He was the first mortal ever welcomed into Olympus. Sat at Zeus’s table. Toasted with ambrosia. And what did he do with that god-tier invitation?

He broke every rule.
Lied to the gods.
Desired the queen of Olympus.
And paid with a punishment so wild, it echoes in every myth that followed.

This week on The Mythical Madam, we dive into a legend wrapped in smoke and betrayal—where fire, lust, and cosmic irony spin endlessly. Literally. Because Zeus doesn’t just punish. He invents new ways to make you regret ever being born.

🎧 Episode 6 is now live.
Come spiral through betrayal, immortality, and the myth that shaped divine justice.

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If myths teach us anything, it’s that ego always has a price. Let me know what you think Ixion's real crime was.

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Soft.

Sweet.

Like rocking in a cradle made of moonlight and love.

But that was before I started reading the lyrics.

Before I realized how many lullabies — across dozens of cultures — aren’t comforting at all.

They’re threats.

They’re warnings.

They’re... coded messages.

And somehow, we’ve all just kept singing them.

Take “Rock-a-bye Baby,” for instance:

> Rock-a-bye baby, in the treetop

When the wind blows, the cradle will rock

When the bough breaks, the cradle will fall

And down will come baby, cradle and all…

WHY were we singing about a baby falling from a tree?

No one ever questioned it. We were just like: “Aww, how soothing!”

But across the world, lullabies hide shadows.

In Turkey, there’s a lullaby that warns the baby not to cry — or the wolves will come.

In Iceland, they whisper about the Skessa, a giantess who will come eat the child if they don’t sleep.

In Nigeria, some lullabies tell stories of spirits who carry off naughty children into the woods.

And in Korea? There’s one where the baby is told, “Your mom might not return.”

Lullabies are not bedtime songs.

They’re ancient spells.

Desperate prayers.

Stories whispered in exhaustion, fear, and survival.

Because when you think about it... lullabies weren’t born in cozy nurseries with pastel wallpaper.

They were born in caves.

Huts.

Warzones.

Plague years.

They were sung by mothers whose children might not make it to morning.

Some folklorists think lullabies weren’t just for babies — they were for the mothers, too.

A way to release fear. To encode danger.

To say the unspeakable in a sing-song voice.

Which is so mythic if you think about it.

The gods have their hymns.

The dead have their dirges.

And children? They have lullabies — full of ghosts.

And maybe that’s why I can’t stop thinking about them.

Because lullabies are some of the oldest stories we still pass down.

We just don’t hear them anymore.

The melody numbs us. But the words?

They remember.

🕯️ Curious about the stories inside the stories?

My podcast, The Mythical Madam, unearths the eerie, the ancient, and the overlooked — from vanishing ghosts to gods who quit their day jobs. If you’ve ever felt there was something off about the tales we were told as kids… you’re not alone.

🎧 Start with any episode — each one is a doorway into a different world.

Just… don’t listen too late at night. Some stories don’t like being forgotten.

See you in the myths,

June

You ever wake up on a Monday and just feel like something’s off?

Like there’s a fog over the world—and you’re walking through it half-asleep, half-haunted?

You're not alone. And it’s not just the coffee withdrawal talking.

Welcome to The Mythical Madam—where I dig into strange myths, eerie folklore, and ancient chaos from around the world. And today, I’m dragging you into the shadows of Monday.

Why is Monday Named After the Moon?

Let’s start with the name.

Monday = Moon Day.

In Latin? Dies Lunae.

French? Lundi.

Tagalog? Lunes.

Every version whispers back to the same force: the moon—that ancient, luminous ghost hanging over our heads.

And in mythology? The moon is never just, pretty. It's powerful, untouchable, and deeply unsettling.

In Norse myth, the moon is chased by a wolf.

In Japanese lore, it's ruled by an exiled god.

In African cosmologies, the moon is a clock for divine justice.

So no, Monday was never going be gentle

• In Slavic folklore, Mondays were unlucky days to begin new tasks.

• In Babylonian astrology, it was considered risky to travel or make major decisions.

• In rural Chinese belief, Monday was when spirits returned to roam.

Kind of makes that 8 a.m. meeting sound less horrifying, huh?

Here’s my theory:

Every story begins with a test.

The first trial is always the roughest—the one that breaks you, or shapes you.

And Monday? That’s your mythical beginning. It’s not cursed. It’s just sacred.

It's the moonlit threshold between who you were and who you're becoming—and transformation never feels comfortable.

What's Coming on The Mythical Madam

Every other Tuesday, I drop new episodes diving into eerie legends and lesser-known mythology. And soon, we’re heading into stories about:

• A creature who splits itself in half… and leaves it's legs behind to hunt under moonlight.

• A cursed soul who dared to chase a goddess—and now spins forever on a burning wheel in the sky.

• A faceless phantom who wanders without identity… and might already be watching you.

If you love mythology, mystery, and moon-drenched chaos, you're in the right place.

Listen now on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Substack, or YouTube.

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Monday isn’t just a day.

It’s a summoning.

And lucky for you, you’ve already answered.

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That hour when the world feels hollow. No cars. No lights. No noise. Just this thick, heavy stillness — like the air itself is holding its breath.

I was a wee little tike when I first noticed it.

Everyone was asleep, but I couldn’t. I remember the hallway being darker than usual. Longer, even. The house creaked in a way that didn’t feel random.

I didn’t see anything.

But I felt it.

Like something old was awake. Watching.

Later, I’d read about places where the veil thins — where old things linger.

Not monsters. Not ghosts. Just… myths that never fully left.

Stories we thought we made up, but they were waiting all along.

That’s what I chase now.

Not the jump scares. Not the gore.

Just the quiet stories. The ones that hang in the corners.

The ones that feel familiar even if you’ve never heard them before.

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But you’ll wish it didn’t.

You feel someone behind you.

You turn.

Their face…

It’s gone.

No eyes. No mouth. No features. Just skin.

And they’re still looking at you.

🎙️ Tomorrow, The Mythical Madam unveils a Japanese legend so chilling, it’s whispered in alleyways and echoed in dreams.

You won’t want to listen alone.

But you might have to.

👁️ Stay close. Or disappear.

This year’s been a little different for me… I actually spent the holiday over in Hawaii — where the fireworks hit different when there’s an ocean breeze and volcanoes in the background. It’s been sunshine, humidity, and more shave ice than I care to admit.

And of course, being here has me completely curious (read: mildly obsessed) with the local myths and legends. If you’ve been around, you know I can’t resist a good eerie folktale… so don’t be surprised if some Hawaiian stories sneak their way into my future episodes or posts. There’s way too much fascinating (and spooky) history here to ignore.

But that’s a future problem — for now, I just want to check in.

How was your 4th? Did you celebrate? Escape the crowds? Hide inside with snacks and AC? Or maybe just treat it like a random Thursday?

Also… how are your pets holding up? I know fireworks can be rough on them. If your pets are still giving you side-eye or hiding under the couch, give them an extra cuddle from me. You know I’m a sucker for a good pet story — feel free to share if they survived the chaos or had their own little adventure.

That’s all from me for now — but I’ll be back soon with more of the usual weirdness… and maybe a few stories from the islands. 😉

Talk soon,

— June 🌺

And the storm? She had a name.

We followed Moni Mekhala, the goddess of light, locked in an eternal clash with Ream Eyso, the thunder giant—two ancient forces tangled in a battle that still echoes through the rain.

But storms always leave something behind…

And now, as the clouds clear, the world feels quieter.

Maybe a bit…too quiet.

The kind of quiet where something… watches.

In the coming episodes, we drift from the wrath of the skies into the chill of ghost stories, the weight of ancient betrayal, and the unsettling whispers of forgotten folklore.

First, we’ll walk the silent streets of Japanese legends, where strangers seem familiar… until they don’t. Where faces vanish, but the unease lingers. Urban legends, paranormal encounters, and the eerie feeling that maybe… you’re not alone.

Then, we’ll descend into the heart of Greek mythology, where ambition tangles with punishment, and the line between mortal pride and divine fury disappears. Some mistakes echo for eternity—and some souls? They never stop spinning.

Creepy folklore, ancient myths, supernatural tales, and the shadows that stretch beyond history—this is what’s waiting. The question is… are you ready to listen?

Subscribe now to The Mythical Madam—where the storm may be over, but the real haunting is just beginning.