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Witches in the Stacks: Charmed Chatter

Witches in the Stacks: Charmed Chatter

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 Lex and T both have a deep fascination and respect for worlds of fantasy, different mythologies, and different practices of faith. They're also librarians and have the skills and willingness to do ALL of the research! While this may not be a "Charmed" re-watch podcast; and, while their comments will include plenty of opinion, they’ll also be sharing researched facts, background, and support as they explore the different facets of the show. Buckle in and join them as they explore the world of the Charmed Ones!Lex&T Kunst
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  • I Know, You Know, They Know: Akashic Records, Thieving Creatures, and Telepathy

    I Know, You Know, They Know: Akashic Records, Thieving Creatures, and Telepathy
    Jul 24 2025
    In Charmed Season 2, Episode 7, guest star Eric (Misha Collins) deciphers an ancient map to the Akashic Records—a mystical book said to contain all knowledge and predict the future. In today’s episode, we’ll break down what the Akashic Records actually are, look at mythological knowledge-stealing creatures, and briefly explore if you can test for telepathic abilities. Trigger Warning: Some reference to animal mutilations and death.Learn more:Atsma, A. J. (n.d.). Lethe. Theoi. https://www.theoi.com/Khthonios/PotamosLethe.html Baku. (n.d.). Yokai.com. https://yokai.com/baku/ Brain bug. (n.d.) Starship Troopers Wiki. https://starshiptroopers.fandom.com/wiki/Brain_Bug Glawackus. (n.d.). Cryptid Wiki. https://cryptidz.fandom.com/wiki/Glawackus Lupyan, G. & Clark, A. (2023, February 6). Super-cooperators. Aeon. https://aeon.co/essays/how-might-telepathy-actually-work-outside-the-realm-of-sci-fi McGovern, U. (Ed.). (2007). Akashic records. In Chambers Dictionary of the Unexplained (1st ed.). Chambers Harrap. https://search.credoreference.com/articles/Qm9va0FydGljbGU6MzgwNjUz?aid=103130 Nash, A. (2019). The Akashic Records: Origins and Relation to Western Concepts. Central European Journal for Contemporary Religion, 2, 109–124. https://doi.org/10.14712/25704893.2020.3 Ofgang, E. (2020, March 18). How a blood-thirsty hybrid beast terrified townsfolk in the ‘60s. CT Insider. https://www.ctinsider.com/connecticutmagazine/news-people/article/How-a-blood-thirsty-hybrid-beast-terrified-17045202.php O’Hara, K. (2023, December 31). Fionn Mac Cumhaill and the legend of the salmon of knowledge. The Irish Road Trip. https://www.theirishroadtrip.com/the-salmon-of-knowledge/ Starr, M. (2014, September 3). Brain-to-brain verbal communication in humans achieved for the first time. CNET. https://www.cnet.com/science/brain-to-brain-verbal-communication-in-humans-achieved-for-the-first-time/ Wikipedia contributors. (2024, September 17). Baku (mythology). In Wikipedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Baku_(mythology)&oldid=1246132661 Wikipedia contributors. (2023, September 4). Glawackus. In Wikipedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Glawackus&oldid=1173863920 Wikipedia contributors. (2025, March 4). Illithid. In Wikipedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Illithid&oldid=1278707650 Wikipedia contributors. (2025, February 25). Lethe (daughter of Eris). In Wikipedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Lethe_(daughter_of_Eris)&oldid=1277503778 Wikipedia contributors. (2024, December 20). Salmon of Knowledge. In Wikipedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Salmon_of_Knowledge&oldid=1264083805
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  • Snakes, Scrying, Seventh Son - Sounds Super Scintillating!

    Snakes, Scrying, Seventh Son - Sounds Super Scintillating!
    Jul 10 2025

    Join Lex and T as they chat about Charmed Season 2, Episode 6, “That Old Black Magic”. The Halliwell sisters must stop an evil witch, Tuatha, who has been resurrected and seeks to reclaim her powerful wand. To defeat her, they must train a reluctant teenage boy, the prophesied "Chosen One," who is the only one capable of wielding the weapon against her. Let’s talk witch familiars, seventh sons of seventh sons, scrying and more!!


    Trigger Warning: Reference to cannibalizing infants and recently deceased, murdering of children, incest, and rape.


    Learn more:

    • Buckland, R. (2018). Buckland’s complete book of Witchcraft. Llewellyn Publications.

    • Greenberg, M. (2021, February 8). Gwydion: The trickster of Welsh legends. Mythology Source. https://mythologysource.com/gwydion-trickster-welsh-legend/

    • Grimassi, R. (2003). The Witch’s familiar: Spiritual partnerships for successful magic. Llewellyn publications.

    • I.E. (2023, November 15). Who are the Tuatha Dé Danann? Demystifying the “god-folk” of Irish mythology. Irish Myths. https://irishmyths.com/2023/11/15/tuatha-de-danann/

    • Jewish Treats. (2013, September 30). The seventh descendant. National Jewish Outreach Program. https://njop.org/the-seventh-descendant/

    • Johnson, J. (2022). The seventh son of a seventh son. Geeks, Vocal. https://vocal.media/geeks/the-seventh-son-of-a-seventh-son

    • The legend of Gwydion. (n.d.). School of Computer Science, Carnegie Mellon University. https://www.cs.cmu.edu/~gwydion/gwydion.html

    • Nuwer, R. (2014, December 29). Argentina has a superstition that seventh sons will turn into werewolves. Smithsonian Magazine. https://www.smithsonianmag.com/smart-news/argentina-has-superstition-7th-sons-will-turn-werewolves-180953746/

    • Seventh son. (n.d.). In Encyclopedia of Occultism and Parapsychology. https://www.encyclopedia.com/science/encyclopedias-almanacs-transcripts-and-maps/seventh-son

    • Shesso, R. (2007). Math for mystics: from the Fibonacci sequence to Luna's labyrinth to the golden section and other secrets of sacred geometry. Weiser Books

    • Virginia. (2018, June 26). What is the fascination of the seventh son of a seventh son? Do seven daughters count? Rosepoint Publishing. https://rosepointpublishing.com/2018/06/26/what-is-the-fascination-of-the-seventh-son-of-a-seventh-son-do-seven-daughters-count/

    • Wright, G. (2022, November 29). Gwydion. Mythopedia. https://mythopedia.com/topics/gwydion
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    1 Std. und 6 Min.
  • Prue is trans…figured to fight the evil that is female

    Prue is trans…figured to fight the evil that is female
    Jun 26 2025

    Episode Description: Join Lex and T as they explore Charmed Season 2, Episode 5, She's a Man, Baby, a Man! In this episode, Prue is transformed into a man as the sisters track down a succubus preying on men in San Francisco. While adjusting to her temporary male form, Prue struggles with newfound masculine urges, and the sisters race to stop the demon before she claims another victim. Lex and T chat about the mythology around incubi and succubi and share lots of info on the tantalizing Mother of Demons, Lilith. From sleep paralysis to gender symbols, there’s lots to explore!


    Trigger Warning: Heavy references to sex, incest, sexual harassment, rape, and sexual assault.


    Learn more:

    • Buckland, R. (2018). Buckland’s complete book of Witchcraft. Llewellyn Publications.

    • Conway, D.J. (1994). Maiden, Mother, Crone: The myth and reality of the Triple Goddess. Llewellyn Publications.

    • Cox, A. M. (2015). Sleep paralysis and folklore. Journal of the Royal Society of Medicine, 6(7), 1-4. https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/pdf/10.1177/2054270415598091

    • Hurd, R. (n.d.). The succubus reconsidered: Sexuality in sleep paralysis. Dream Studies. https://dreamstudies.org/succubus-and-supernatural-assault/

    • Kelly, J. (2017, February 24). Where do the male (♂) and female (♀) symbols come from? Mashed Radish. https://mashedradish.com/2017/02/24/where-do-the-male-%E2%9A%A6-and-female-%E2%99%80-symbols-come-from/

    • Mcdermott, A. (2016, June 24). Incubi and succubi: Crushing nightmares and sex-craving demons - Part I. Ancient Origins: Unravelling the mysteries of the past. https://www.ancient-origins.net/myths-legends/incubi-and-succubi-crushing-nightmares-and-sex-craving-demons-part-i-006157

    • Mclemore, E. (2022, September 30). Unearthing the vampire: Succubi, secrets, and women’s monstrosity. Medieval Studies Research Blog: Meet Us at the Crossroads of Everything, University of Notre Dame. https://sites.nd.edu/manuscript-studies/2022/09/30/unearthing-the-vampire-succubi-secrets-and-womens-monstrosity/

    • NAU Mudeum Studies. (n.d.). Succubus and mother of demons. Lilith: The demonization of female power and sexuality. https://ac.nau.edu/omeka-s/s/lilith/page/demonic-origins

    • Wikipedia contributors. (2023, February 26). An Act of God. In Wikipedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=An_Act_of_God&oldid=1141738522

    • Wikipedia. (2025, May 27). Lilith. In Wikipedia, The Free Encyclopedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Lilith&oldid=1292469242

    • Wikipedia. (2025, May 30). Succubus. In Wikipedia, The Free Encyclopedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Succubus&oldid=1293025768

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