{"podcast":{"title":"Perplexity: A Mystery Podcast","slug":"perplexity-a-mystery-podcast-5992838","podcast_index_feed_id":5992838,"rss_url":"https://audioboom.com/channels/5166691.rss","website_url":"https://audioboom.com/channels/5166691","image_url":"https://audioboom.com/i/43435565/s=1400x1400/el=1/rt=fill.jpg","author":"Perplexity: A Mystery Podcast","episode_count":204,"summary":"Perplexity: A Mystery Podcast Ever heard a story that left you so perplexed you had to hear more? That's exactly why Kaydra started this podcast. This podcast covers all things mysterious with topics ranging from true crime, to dark history, to the supernatural. New episodes are available every Wednesday wherever you get your podcasts. A video version is also available on YouTube. Want early and ad free episodes and bonus content? Join the Perplexed Society","last_synced_at":"2026-07-15T16:18:26.581377+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/perplexity-a-mystery-podcast-5992838"},"episode":{"title":"S4 Ep18: Episode 177: Mirrors- History, Folklore, & Hauntings","slug":"s4-ep18-episode-177-mirrors-history-folklore-hauntings","published_at":"2026-05-13T07:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/perplexity-a-mystery-podcast-5992838/s4-ep18-episode-177-mirrors-history-folklore-hauntings","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/perplexity-a-mystery-podcast-5992838","url":"https://audioboom.com/posts/8900790","audio_url":"https://op3.dev/e/dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/audioboom.com/posts/8900790.mp3?modified=1779649945&sid=5166691&source=rss","summary":"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! Website Follow 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-sanity https://www.cabinetmagazine.org/issues/14/mcelheny.php https://the-history-girls.blogspot.com/2017/04/through-glass-darkly-mirrors-myths-and.html https://hauntedwalk.com/news/the-haunting-of-the-myrtles-plantation/ https://www.stronghold-nation.com/history/myth/the-haunted-mirror https://usghostadventures.com/haunted-houses/villisca-axe-murder-house/ ------ Episode keywords: Mirrors, haunted mirror, Bloody Mary, Bela Lugosi, cursed games, mirror box, mirror magic, paranormal podcast, psychomanteum, mirror gazing, myrtles plantation, haunted locations, villisca axe murders, superstitions, mirror superstitions","meta_description":"Today, we venture inside mysterious gateways. We step through the glass, and gaze beyond our own reflection. Around the world for thousands of years, thes…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":2697,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/perplexity-a-mystery-podcast-5992838/episodes/s4-ep18-episode-177-mirrors-history-folklore-hauntings/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/perplexity-a-mystery-podcast-5992838/s4-ep18-episode-177-mirrors-history-folklore-hauntings.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}