About this episode

This episode explores the haunted history of Poveglia Island, rising tensions in Iran, and parallels between cryptids and folklore across cultures.

A haunted island with a dark past. A brewing global conflict. Ancient legends that should not match. In this episode, we dive into Poveglia Island and its terrifying history, break down rising tensions around Iran, and uncover eerie similarities between Native American cryptids and Iranian folklore. Different continents. Same stories. What connects them? Sign up and get 10% off at ⁠⁠https://BetterHelp.com/NINJAS⁠⁠ #ad Our listeners get 15% off plus free shipping when they buy two or more pairs of prescription glasses at ⁠https://www.WarbyParker.com/NINJAS⁠ #WarbyParker #ad Take advantage of Ridge’s once-a-year anniversary sale and get up to 40% off at: ⁠https://www.Ridge.com/NINJAS⁠ #Ridgepod #ad Get MORE Exclusive Ninjas Are Butterflies Content by joining our Patreon: ⁠https://www.patreon.com/NinjasAreButterflies⁠ NEW EPISODES EVERY FRIDAY @ 6AM EST! Ninja Merch: ⁠https://www.sundaycoolswag.com/⁠ Start Your Custom Apparel Order Here: ⁠https://bit.ly/NinjasYT-SundayCool⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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