Death by Decor

Spring is here! Ostara, also known as the Spring Equinox, is a pagan festival that celebrates the arrival of spring and the balance of day and night. It is one of the eight Sabbats in the wheel of the year, marking the midpoint between the Winter Solstice and the Summer Solstice. In this episode, we explore the goddess Eostre, why eggs are main character energy, and Ostara celebrations.  Egg spell guide is at 23:04. Join our Coven on Instagram ⁠@honeyandthehex⁠ and we're on Twitter too ⁠@honeyandthehex⁠. If you’d like to support us, you can buy us a brew, https://ko-fi.com/honeyandthehex thank you!  Hosted by ⁠@tatumkarmen⁠ & ⁠@tanpire⁠ Artwork by Wee Moody Judy Honey and the Hex is a sibling duo exploring the origins, traditions and intersections of folklore and where they lie today. Through a progressive lens they delve into myths, magick and mystery. Journey through the British Isles in search of gremlins, goblins, fairies, banshees, witches and vampires.

Romulus and Remus, Mary Kate, and Ashley. It’s hard to deny that the world finds twins fascinating. But what of the mythology and the darker side of our obsession? Today we explore twins Joanna and Jacqueline Pollock, whose family was convinced they were the reincarnation of their siblings who tragically died -  and Broadmoor’s Silent Twins, Jennifer and June Gibbons, who created a secret language that only each other could understand. Apologies for some sound issues in the first sections of this episode. Content note: racism, death, mental illness. Join our Coven on Instagram ⁠@honeyandthehex⁠ and we're on Twitter too ⁠@honeyandthehex⁠. If you’d like to support us, you can buy us a brew, https://ko-fi.com/honeyandthehex thank you!  Hosted by ⁠@tatumkarmen⁠ & ⁠@tanpire⁠ Artwork by Wee Moody Judy Honey and the Hex is a sibling duo exploring the origins, traditions and intersections of folklore and where they lie today. Through a progressive lens they delve into myths, magick and mystery. Journey through the British Isles in search of gremlins, goblins, fairies, banshees, witches and vampires.

When you think of Valentine’s Day, do you think of commercial hell wrapped in a bow? What if we told you you could exchange that cheap chocolate and cuddly bear for a blood-lusted orgy and a new partner every year? In this episode, we explore how a Roman orgy, goat thongs, and an executed priest shape the 14th of February.  Content warning: animal sacrifice, adult themes Join our Coven on Instagram ⁠@honeyandthehex⁠ and we're on Twitter too ⁠@honeyandthehex⁠. If you’d like to support us, you can buy us a brew, https://ko-fi.com/honeyandthehex thank you!  Hosted by ⁠@tatumkarmen⁠ & ⁠@tanpire⁠ Artwork by Wee Moody Judy Honey and the Hex is a sibling duo exploring the origins, traditions, and intersections of folklore and where they lie today. Through a progressive lens they delve into myths, magick and mystery. Journey through the British Isles in search of gremlins, goblins, fairies, banshees, witches and vampires.

How much would you risk for aesthetically pleasing walls? Just ask the Victorians. Their lust for lavish lifestyles resulted in their swift demise. In this episode we explore a beautiful but deadly pigment, William Morris’ mesmorising patterns and the so called inheritance powder that may have poisoned Napoleon. Join our Coven on Instagram ⁠@honeyandthehex⁠ and we're on Twitter too ⁠@honeyandthehex⁠. If you’d like to support us, you can buy us a brew, https://ko-fi.com/honeyandthehex thank you!  Hosted by ⁠@tatumkarmen⁠ & ⁠@tanpire⁠ Artwork by Wee Moody Judy Honey and the Hex is a sibling duo exploring the origins, traditions and intersections of folklore and where they lie today. Through a progressive lens they delve into myths, magick and mystery. Journey through the British Isles in search of gremlins, goblins, fairies, banshees, witches and vampires.

Don’t have a home security system? We’ve got you covered. Stop thieves entering your house by chopping off the left hand of a felon, seasoning it, pickling it in piss and displaying it in your window. In this episode, we explore the uses of the hand of glory, what surfaces in the gallows, and the horrors of Hagley Wood. Join our Coven on Instagram ⁠@honeyandthehex⁠ and we're on Twitter too ⁠@honeyandthehex⁠. If you’d like to support us, you can buy us a brew, https://ko-fi.com/honeyandthehex thank you!  Hosted by ⁠@tatumkarmen⁠ & ⁠@tanpire⁠ Artwork by Wee Moody Judy Honey and the Hex is a sibling duo exploring the origins, traditions and intersections of folklore and where they lie today. Through a progressive lens they delve into myths, magick and mystery. Journey through the British Isles in search of gremlins, goblins, fairies, banshees, witches and vampires.

Did you know there are approximately 30 thousand lochs in Scotland? We’ve all heard of the Loch Ness Monster, but how about the lesser-known creatures who inhabit the many waters of Scotland? Today we explore the bonnie bonnie banks of Loch Lomond and what lies beneath the lyrics Join our Coven on Instagram ⁠@honeyandthehex⁠ and we're on Twitter too ⁠@honeyandthehex⁠. If you’d like to support us, you can buy us a brew, https://ko-fi.com/honeyandthehex thank you!  Hosted by ⁠@tatumkarmen⁠ & ⁠@tanpire⁠ Honey and the Hex is a sibling duo exploring the origins, traditions and intersections of folklore and where they lie today. Through a progressive lens they delve into myths, magick and mystery. Journey through the British Isles in search of gremlins, goblins, fairies, banshees, witches and vampires.

Want to know how to get away with not paying your £10000 bill at The Langham, and get a complimentary lifetime stay, and soft towels? Be a ghost! In this episode, we explore The Langham's sordid history, mysterious guests, and the horror behind room 333. Join our Coven on Instagram ⁠@honeyandthehex⁠ and we're on Twitter too ⁠@honeyandthehex⁠. If you’d like to support us, you can buy us a brew, https://ko-fi.com/honeyandthehex thank you!  Hosted by ⁠@tatumkarmen⁠ & ⁠@tanpire⁠ Honey and the Hex is a sibling duo exploring the origins, traditions and intersections of folklore and where they lie today. Through a progressive lens they delve into myths, magick and mystery. Journey through the British Isles in search of gremlins, goblins, fairies, banshees, witches and vampires.

Disclaimer: This isn’t Twilight. London in the 1970s was in a vampire frenzy. And who better to solve it than two self-proclaimed vampire hunters battling it out on Parliament Hill? Sit back, grab a stake and your favourite libation, as we take you on a journey from Victorian > 1970s paranormal London. Join our Coven on Instagram ⁠@honeyandthehex⁠ and we're on Twitter too ⁠@honeyandthehex⁠. If you’d like to support us, you can buy us a brew, https://ko-fi.com/honeyandthehex thank you!  Hosted by ⁠@tatumkarmen⁠ & ⁠@tanpire⁠ Honey and the Hex is a sibling duo exploring the origins, traditions and intersections of folklore and where they lie today. Through a progressive lens they delve into myths, magick and mystery. Journey through the British Isles in search of gremlins, goblins, fairies, banshees, witches and vampires. Episode eferences: https://highgatecemetery.org/about/history https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AdfUIr6JScc&ab_channel=ObsoleteOddity https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-london-21107807 Ellis, Bill. “The Highgate Cemetery Vampire Hunt: The Anglo-American Connection in Satanic Cult Lore.” Folklore, vol. 104, no. 1/2, 1993, pp. 13–39. JSTOR, www.jstor.org/stable/1260794. Accessed 28 Dec. 2020.

Un-Loki for some? It is said that If 13 people sit at a table, then one of them must die within a year and Fear of the number 13 is widespread in Western superstition. But how did the number and Friday become such an infamous collab? Whack on your Jason Voorhees hockey mask as we explore Loki’s gatecrash into the Valhala private feast, the 13th guest at “The Last Supper” and the real-life phobia of 1 and 3 adjacent.  Join our Coven on Instagram ⁠@honeyandthehex⁠ and we're on Twitter too ⁠@honeyandthehex⁠. If you’d like to support us, you can buy us a brew, https://ko-fi.com/honeyandthehex thank you!  Hosted by ⁠@tatumkarmen⁠ & ⁠@tanpire⁠ Honey and the Hex is a sibling duo exploring the origins, traditions and intersections of folklore and where they lie today. Through a progressive lens they delve into myths, magick and mystery. Journey through the British Isles in search of gremlins, goblins, fairies, banshees, witches and vampires. Episode references History. (2017). Friday the 13th. [Online]. history.co.uk. Last Updated: 10/08/21. Available at: https://www.history.com/topics/folklore/friday-the-13th [Accessed 13 October 2023]. Live Science. The Origins of Unlucky Friday the 13th. [Online]. https://www.livescience.com/. Last Updated: June 12, 2014. Available at: https://www.livescience.com/46284-origins-unlucky-friday-the-13th.html [Accessed 13 October 2023] Sarah Scoop. (.). The Meaning and Symbolism of The Angel Number 13 in Numerology. [Online]. sarahscoop.com. Last Updated: .. Available at: https://sarahscoop.com/the-meaning-and-symbolism-of-the-angel-number-13-in-numerology/ [Accessed 13 October 2023]. Melissa Chan. (13/10/17). Why Friday the 13th Is a Real Nightmare for Some People. [Online]. timer.com. Last Updated: .Available at: https://time.com/4979595/friday-the-13th-triskaidekaphobia/ [Accessed 13 October 2023]. Stephen King. (April 12, 1984). A Bad Year if You Fear Friday the 13th. [Online]. archive.nytimes.com. Last Updated: .. Available at: https://archive.nytimes.com/www.nytimes.com/books/97/03/09/lifetimes/kin-v-friday13th.html?scp=2&sq= [Accessed 13 October 2023]. Helena Asprou. (9 November 2020). Arnold Schoenberg had a crippling fear of the number 13… and he died on Friday 13th.. [Online]. https://www.classicfm.com/. Last Updated: .. Available at: https://www.classicfm.com/music-news/arnold-schoenberg-crippling-fear-number-thirteen/ [Accessed 13 October 2023]. CARA GIAIMO. (APRIL 25, 2017). The 1880s Supper Club That Loved Bad Luck. [Online]. https://www.atlasobscura.com/. Last Updated: .. Available at: https://www.atlasobscura.com/articles/thirteen-club-superstition-new-york [Accessed 13 October 2023] Ancient Origins. (.). Frigg: Queen of Asgard, Beloved Norse Goddess, Mother. [Online]. https://www.ancient-origins.net/. Last Updated: 16 JULY, 2019. Available at: https://www.ancient-origins.net/myths-legends-europe/frigg-queen-asgard-beloved-norse-goddess-mother [Accessed 13 October 2023]. 

No time to wash your clothes this month? Look no further, the Bean Nighe is here for you. She offers a free laundrette service from her business by the river - hashtag Girlboss! The only catch? Your clothes must be covered in your own blood, and you may not live to see your fresh linen. In this episode we explore one of Scotland’s most chilling omens: The Bean Nighe, washerwoman of death. Join our Coven on Instagram ⁠@honeyandthehex⁠ and we're on Twitter too ⁠@honeyandthehex⁠. If you’d like to support us, you can buy us a brew, https://ko-fi.com/honeyandthehex thank you!  Hosted by ⁠@tatumkarmen⁠ & ⁠@tanpire⁠ Honey and the Hex is a sibling duo exploring the origins, traditions and intersections of folklore and where they lie today. Through a progressive lens they delve into myths, magick and mystery. Journey through the British Isles in search of gremlins, goblins, fairies, banshees, witches and vampires. Episode references: Watson, E. C. (1908). Highland Mythology. The Celtic Review, 5(17), 48–70. ⁠https://doi.org/10.2307/30069982⁠ ⁠https://en-academic.com/dic.nsf/enwiki/1320352⁠ Undiscovered Scotland. (.). FEARN ABBEY. Available: https://www.undiscoveredscotland.co.uk/balintore/fearnabbey/index.html. Last accessed 7th June 2022 Academic Dictionaries and Encyclopedias. (.). Bean nighe. Available: https://en-academic.com/dic.nsf/enwiki/1320352. Last accessed 7th June 2022