In this episode, Cody and Chris dive into amulets and talismans (talismen?), those objects that help protect against evil. First, because Cody loves Thai food so much, he talks about Thailand’s Supernatural Talisman Dolls, a recent, weird trend. Next, Chris discusses the most basic of compounds (and potent protective substances), salt. It’s more interesting than you’d think! Next, Cody talks about Apotropaic Magic, or magic that is used to ward off evil, with a focus on the protective power of gentilia (you read that right). Finally, Chris shares the Ancient Roman belief in Penis Amulets (you also read that right). Creep of the Week is about a recent discovery of an ancient amulet in Israel. Drinks this week are Kobucha and Talisman. Advisory: 0s-:20s Intro Music: :20s-:46s Topic: :46s-4:30m Drinks: 4:30m-6:24m History: 6:24m-11:48m Supernatural Talisman Dolls: 11:48m- 16:45m NaCl: 16:45m- 23:46m Trailer: 23:46m-24:17m Apotropaic Magic: 24:17m-34:39m Penis Amulets: 34:39m-40:46m Skeptic: 40:46m-43:32m Believer: 43:32m-46:10m Creep of the Week: 46:10m-47:39m- Sign Off: 47:39m-48:30m Outro Music: 48:30m-48:45m Original Music: “Halloween Pumpkin” found at https://www.purple-planet.com To find other strange podcasts, follow our network: https://podmoth.network/ Trailer from The Supernatural Sisters History https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Talisman https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Amulet http://www.differencebetween.net/miscellaneous/religion-miscellaneous/difference-between-amulets-and-talismans/ Supernatural Talisman Dolls https://www.bbc.com/news/world-asia-35416537 https://theculturetrip.com/asia/thailand/articles/luk-thep-thailands-baby-doll-tradition/’ Salt https://www.learnreligions.com/salt-folklore-and-magic-2562502 https://occult-world.com/salt/ https://www.wisechoicemarket.com/salty-tales/ https://www.saltworkconsultants.com/salt-social-standing-and-religious-superstition/ Apotropaic Magic https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Apotropaic_magic https://www.