The Other Side of the Mirror

You pass it every morning, you barely glance at it, never thinking about what is being reflected at you or what's on the other side. Mirrors are the most ordinary objects in the world, and according to centuries of folklore, one of the most dangerous. The ancient Aztecs used polished obsidian to communicate with the dead. The Victorians covered every mirror in the house the moment someone died.

Throughout different cultures, languages, and religions, the belief that mirrors are somehow a portal to another world has been steadfast. In this episode, M reads true stories of people who had paranormal experiences with mirrors.

Story 1: Mirror in the Hall

Story 2:  The Mirror

Story 3: I saw myself waving

Story 4: Feeling Watched

Storr 5: The Elderly Couple

Story 6: My Mom’s Mirror

Credits/Sources:

The Haunted Secrets Behind Your MirrorsThe Witch's Mirror: Its History and Its Place in Interior DecorationThe Myth of NarcissusBody Arts: MirrorsThe Tale of the Sacred Mirror: Reflection and Truth in Egyptian BeliefsSpirit Mirror Used by John Dee Came from the Aztec EmpireObsidian Spirit Mirror Used by Queen Elizabeth I's Court Astrologer Has Aztec OriginsThe Aztec Origins of John Dee's Famous MirrorVictorian Funeral Customs and SuperstitionsThe Folklore of Mirrors: Portals, Omens of Death, and Vampire LoreMusic by:

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