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Feb 2022
38m 46s

Monsters of Seduction: Leanan Sídhe

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In Ireland, a supernatural muse appears to artists of great talent, promising to be a wellspring of new ideas. But her help comes with a catch. She won’t just earn your devotion. She’ll feed on it.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices 
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