{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":300,"width":600,"title":"Ostara, the Worm Moon & Nature's Dark Spirits with Kasey Fallon","description":"Spring represents rebirth, growth, and renewal\u2014but in folklore and horror, the return of life can also awaken something far darker. In this episode of Generation X Paranormal, Logan and Nicole welcome horror author Kasey Fallon to discuss her book A Terror Triptych: Ostara, inspired by the ancient pagan celebration of Ostara and the arrival of the Spring Equinox. Together, they explore the folklore, mythology, and supernatural traditions that inspired the collection's three interconnected stories. From Rootbound, where neglected land refuses to be forgotten, to Osedax, which draws on the mystery of the Worm Moon, and Marrowseed, where every wish comes with an unsettling cost, Kasey explains how ancient beliefs continue to influence modern horror. The conversation also explores the real-world traditions behind the fiction, including the origins of Ostara, the history and symbolism of the Worm Moon, S\u00e1mi folklore and its belief that every part of nature possesses a spirit, and the intriguing idea that the land itself may retain memory. Whether you're fascinated by supernatural folklore, horror fiction, pagan traditions, nature spirits, or the mysteries that exist where history and legend intersect, this episode offers a fascinating conversation about the darker side of spring and the enduring power of ancient stories. ","author_name":"Generation X Paranormal | A Paranormal Podcast About Ghosts, UFOs & the Unexplained","author_url":"https:\/\/gxparanormal.com\/","html":"