Creature Tavern
Welcome to Creature Tavern, Adventurer! Every Thursday, we dive headfirst into the lore of beasts, spirits, and legends from every corner of the world. Each episode, we uncover three new creatures, their origins, appearances, behaviors, and how you might protect yourself against them.
So while you rest your feet and enjoy a drink, let me share a few things that might just keep you alive on your next journey.
Creature Tavern
20: A Tavernkeepers guide to - Aka Manto, the Pishtaco & the Smiling Man
This week we're exploring the lore around Aka Manto, the Pishtaco & the Smiling Man from Japanese, South American and European folklore.
We’ll uncover their mysterious origins, the places they’re said to haunt, the strange ways they interact with the us, the powers they wield and most crucially, what it takes to escape, should you ever find yourself face to face with one.
Ambient Music Credit:
- Handbell by freesound_community from Pixabay
- Crackling fire by freesound_community from Pixabay
- Pub ambience by freesound_community from Pixabay