About this episode

This episode explores the terrifying origins of the concept of nightmares and their connection to fear and trauma.

Over the centuries, it has become common to refer to traumatizing or frightening experiences as "a nightmare." The true origins of that notion, though, are the most terrifying of all. Narrated and produced by Aaron Mahnke, with writing by Alex Robinson and research by Sam Alberty . ————————— PRE-ORDER EXHUMED TODAY: aaronmahnke.com/exhumed ————————— Lore Resources: Get Ad-Free Lore: lorepodcast.com/support Episode Music: lorepodcast.com/music Episode Sources: lorepodcast.com/sources Official Lore Merchandise: lorepodcast.com/shop ————————— Sponsors: Taskrabbit : Get ahead of your todo list right now and get $15 off your first task at Taskrabbit.com , or on the Taskrabbit app, using promo code LORE . Mint Mobile : For a limited time, wireless plans from Mint Mobile are $15 a month when you purchase a 3-month plan with UNLIMITED talk, text and data at MintMobile.com/lore . HomeServe : Your next costly home repair is already coming. Act now and get protected with a plan through HomeServe. For 50% less your first year, go to HomeServe.com/lore . Warby Parker : Right now, buy one pair and get additional pairs for 20%. Go to WarbyParker.com/LORE to try on any pair virtually! —————————…

People in this episode

Host: Aaron Mahnke

Topics covered

• nightmares
• trauma
• fear
• history
• psychology

Keywords

• nightmare
• traumatizing experiences
• fear
• history
• psychological effects

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Taskrabbit, Mint Mobile, HomeServe, Warby Parker

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