Perplexity: A Mystery Podcast

S4 Ep18: Episode 177: Mirrors- History, Folklore, & Hauntings

May 13, 2026·44 min
Episode Description from the Publisher

Today, we venture inside mysterious gateways. We step through the glass, and gaze beyond our own reflection. Around the world for thousands of years, these objects have been feared, covered, shattered, and whispered to. Some say they’re capable of trapping souls. Others claim they reveal hidden truths, and bring good luck, or bad. It depends on who you ask.From ancient superstitions to ghostly reflections – today we are discussing one of the most ordinary, yet powerful objects in our homes. Today’s episode is all about mirrors!------WAYS TO SUPPORT & CONNECT:Join the Patreon for perks and ad free episodes!Hit that follow button, drop a 5 star review, and spread the word!!!Buy Kaydra a coffee and get a shoutout!Merch! Be sure to tag us on Instagram in your merch!Subscribe to the YouTube channel!WebsiteFollow Perplexity on Instagram and TikTok @PerplexityMysteryPodcast.Have a story to tell or want to request a topic? Email Kaydra at PerplexityMysteryPodcast@gmail.com------SOURCES:https://psi-encyclopedia.spr.ac.uk/articles/psychomanteum-mirror-gazing/https://www.jahernandez.com/posts/mirrors-superstition-mythology-psychology-sanityhttps://www.cabinetmagazine.org/issues/14/mcelheny.phphttps://the-history-girls.blogspot.com/2017/04/through-glass-darkly-mirrors-myths-and.htmlhttps://hauntedwalk.com/news/the-haunting-of-the-myrtles-plantation/https://www.stronghold-nation.com/history/myth/the-haunted-mirrorhttps://usghostadventures.com/haunted-houses/villisca-axe-murder-house/

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