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Jul 2023
42m 30s

The Irish Puca - A Malevolent Trickster

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The Irish Puca - It, like many other supernatural folklore creatures, is told to be a creature of both benevolence and mischief. These spirits can bring good and bad fortune to the rural communities they center around. Discover more TERRIFYING podcasts at http://eeriecast.com/   Follow Carman Carrion!    https://www.facebook.com/carman.carrion.9/   https:// ... Show More
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