Sea Monsters and Merfolk: Lost Treasures of the Deep

Haunted History Chronicles

Join us as we delve into the mysterious landscape of Cornwall where snake-like monsters have been reported lurking below the surface off the coast of Cornwall and where mermaids curse the Cornish people...The local folklore has many stories about terrifying creatures haunting the county - but not all of them are legends. In today's podcast we explore stories from below the waves . Tales including mermaids at Mawgan Porth and the Morgawr, meaning 'Sea Giant', described as being an enormous marine monster which lives in the waters of Falmouth Bay.

My Special Guest Is Elizabeth Dale

Elizabeth Dale is a Cornish freelance writer, blogger and podcaster. Her writing aims to bring together the lesser-known stories of Cornish history and Cornish folk and share them with anyone who is interested. She feels that it is so important that we try to record these cultural treasures, because if we don’t they will be lost forever and a little piece of ourselves will be lost too.

Encounters Off Mawgan Porth, 1827

In the summer of 1827, Mawgan Porth, Cornwall, bore witness to a peculiar mystery unfolding over three consecutive June days. As twilight veiled the expansive beach, a nervous young man, poised for a night of fishing with a friend, encountered an inexplicable sight in the waters. Whispers and speculations arose among locals about mystical forces or hidden creatures beneath the surface. The eerie events became a captivating enigma, woven into the rich tapestry of Cornwall's maritime folklore.

In this episode, you will be able to: 1. Examine some of the mysteries and folklore of Cornwall.

2. Examine the sightings of mermaids in Mawgan Porth in 1827 and other strange sightings under the water.

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