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Episode Synopsis
Arcane Station explores one of America’s oldest and most enduring legends: the Jersey Devil.In this episode, host Mike Porter revisits the classic story of Mother Leeds, the cursed thirteenth child, and the birth of a creature said to haunt the Pine Barrens for nearly three centuries. But instead of trying to prove or debunk the legend, this episode approaches the Jersey Devil as a thought experiment, examining how history, belief, environment, and human perception shape a story that refuses to fade.We look at the mundane explanations, from escaped exotic animals to misinterpretation of natural sounds. We explore the medical possibilities behind the original legend, the spiritual worldview of colonial America, and the political intrigue involving Titan Leeds and Benjamin Franklin that helped cement the Leeds name in folklore. We also examine the strange environmental qualities of the Pine Barrens and how they contribute to sightings that continue today.Support the show
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