Boggart and Banshee: A Supernatural Podcast

Shrouded in Mystery: The Origins of the Iconic Sheeted Ghost

November 01, 2023 Chris and Simon Season 3 Episode 2
Shrouded in Mystery: The Origins of the Iconic Sheeted Ghost
Boggart and Banshee: A Supernatural Podcast
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Boggart and Banshee: A Supernatural Podcast
Shrouded in Mystery: The Origins of the Iconic Sheeted Ghost
Nov 01, 2023 Season 3 Episode 2
Chris and Simon

Chris and Simon embark on a quest to uncover the origins of the archetypal ghost in a sheet, tracing its lineage back to the death shroud. With a dash of sartorial flair, they explore sheet chic, evolving trends of ghostly attire through the ages. They muse on shroud styles, the mystery of naked phantoms, potato thieves,  headless Vikings, and  that all-important 'Tailored Terror' accessory, rusty chains. But questions linger. Why have apparitions in white draperies become a rarity? Is there a link between zombies and shrouded spectres? And why was phosphorous so important for Victorian ghost enthusiasts?

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Chris and Simon embark on a quest to uncover the origins of the archetypal ghost in a sheet, tracing its lineage back to the death shroud. With a dash of sartorial flair, they explore sheet chic, evolving trends of ghostly attire through the ages. They muse on shroud styles, the mystery of naked phantoms, potato thieves,  headless Vikings, and  that all-important 'Tailored Terror' accessory, rusty chains. But questions linger. Why have apparitions in white draperies become a rarity? Is there a link between zombies and shrouded spectres? And why was phosphorous so important for Victorian ghost enthusiasts?