Buried Alive: Scottish Folklore Between Life and Death
being buried alive, from the founding of St Columba’s Iona Abbey to the spooky sinister Lady with the Ring lore.We consider whether horses in the attic are truly the best possible way to tell if you are being haunted. This episode ties Scottish legends of being buried alive to European traditions and even goes all the way to America. Is Taphophobia an irrational fear, or something that can help us understand wider ideas about the human experience, life and death? Listen for top tips on how to survive your burial. Independently made in the Highlands, Stories of Scotland is gratefully funded through listener support on Patreon. www.patreon.com/storiesofscotland. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.