EP 34: CONNECTICUT TWOFER: THE GLAWACKUS AND MELON HEADS!

 

We got another TWOFER on the podcast! In this episode we are in Connecticut and I'd like to welcome you all to another state that is a hotbed of paranormal activity. Not only is this the state that the famous demonologist Ed and Lorraine Warren called home, but there are two well known cryptids known to live here as well, the Glawackus and Melon Heads. Although they are famous for different reasons, they have been known to torment the locals for years. Take a listen to the newest edition to this podcast and also find out which one of these two creatures has a taste for human flesh!! Enjoy!

THE GLAWACKUS

A Glawackus wanted posted!

An illustration of Glastonbury, CT on a map

A Hunting Party Ready to find the Glawackus

A photo from the paper of a Glawackus hunting party finding nothing

This is what a Fisher looks like. What do you think?

THE MELON HEADS

An illustration of a Melon Head

Drawings shown on the news of Melon Heads

An illustration of where the Melon Heads live in Connecticut

SOURCE MATERIALS:

For the story:

  1. Bendici, R. (n.d.). The Glawackus, Glastonbury. Damned Connecticut. Retrieved 11 04, 2021, from https://www.damnedct.com/the-glawackus-glastonbury/

  2. See Hear Say Learn. (2018, 02 20). Glawackus - American FolkLore ✅🧚🧙🧜🔮💬. YouTube. Retrieved 11 04, 2021, from https://www.youtube.com/watch?app=desktop&v=XI3Y39oPiIA

  3. Mass Audubon. (n.d.). About Fishers. Mass Audubon. Retrieved 11 04, 2021, from https://www.massaudubon.org/learn/nature-wildlife/mammals/fishers/about

  4. Marteka, P. (2014, 08 21). A Mysterious Creature That Once Haunted Glastonbury. Hartford Courant. Retrieved 04 11, 2021, from https://www.courant.com/community/glastonbury/hc-glastonbury-glawackus-legend-20140820-story.html

  5. New England Historical Society. (n.d.). The Melon Heads of Connecticut. New England Historical Society. Retrieved 11 04, 2021, from https://www.newenglandhistoricalsociety.com/the-melon-heads-of-connecticut/

  6. FANDOM. (n.d.). Melon Heads. Cryptidz.Fandom. Retrieved 11 04, 2021, from https://cryptidz.fandom.com/wiki/Melon_Heads

  7. DaRosa, A. (2019, 10 04). Urban legends are plenty in Connecticut. CTPost. Retrieved 11 04, 2021, from https://www.ctpost.com/entertainment/article/Urban-legends-are-plenty-in-Connecticut-13296813.php

For the Image:

  1. FANDOM. (n.d.). Melon Heads. Cryptidz.Fandom. Retrieved 11 04, 2021, from https://cryptidz.fandom.com/wiki/Melon_Heads

  2. Monroe CT. (n.d.). LOCATION, LOCATION, LOCATION! MonroeCT. Retrieved 11 04, 2021, from http://www.monroect.org/Great-Place-to-do-Business

  3. THEINDELIBLELIFEOFME. (2016, 05 19). Do the Melon Heads Exist? To Contrive and Jive. Retrieved 11 04, 2021, from https://tocontriveandjive.wordpress.com/2016/05/19/do-the-melon-heads-exist/

  4. Davidson, B. (2019, 03 20). The American Bestiary: The Most Famous Mythical Creature of Every US State, Illustrated. Cash Net USA. Retrieved 11 04, 2021, from https://www.cashnetusa.com/blog/most-famous-mythical-creature-of-every-us-state-illustrated/

  5. McKernan, M. C., & News 8 Associate Producer. (2016, 06 03). Fisher Cats Seen in Guilford. WTNH. Retrieved 11 04, 2021, from https://www.wtnh.com/news/connecticut/new-haven/fisher-cats-seen-in-guilford/

  6. mapsofworld. (n.d.). Where is Glastonbury Located in Connecticut, USA. Maps of world. Retrieved 11 04, 2021, from https://www.mapsofworld.com/location-maps/usa/glastonbury.html

  7. Durwin, J. (2021, 02 19). Remembering the Dreaded Glawackus: The Mystery Creature Who Enchanted CT and the Berkshires. Mysterious Hills Dot Com. Retrieved 11 04, 2021, from https://mysterioushillsdotcom.wordpress.com/2021/01/14/remembering-the-dreaded-glawackus-the-mystery-creature-who-enchanted-ct-the-berkshires/

  8. cryptid-wendigo. (n.d.). The Glawackus. Tumblr. Retrieved 11 04, 2021, from https://image-transcribing-bot.tumblr.com/image/178909701740

  9. Marteka, P. (2014, 08 21). A Mysterious Creature That Once Haunted Glastonbury. Hartford Courant. Retrieved 04 11, 2021, from https://www.courant.com/community/glastonbury/hc-glastonbury-glawackus-legend-20140820-story.html

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