The Avenging Skull of Saint Leonards

Saint Leonards, Newfoundland, is a community with more than its fair share of ghost stories. Headless dogs are said to wander the abandoned churchyard at night. A phantom ship was seen gliding through the eastern reach. And some believe long ago, an unearthed skull taught the town a powerful lesson about honouring the past, and respecting the dead. Tonight, we unpack the myths, legends and lore of this once-thriving coastal town. This is Part One in a four-part series called Ghost Town Ghosts which explores the phantoms and spirits once said to haunt Canadian communities that no longer exist. Fireside Canada is a podcast about Canadian legends, lies and lore. Focused on both the storytelling and the historical aspects of folklore, each episode includes a creative retelling or story inspired by the folklore as well as an exploration and analysis of its history and cultural significance: the story behind the story. You can learn more at FiresideCanada.ca . David Williams is the host, writer and researcher behind the show. You can find him on Instagram and X (formerly Twitter) .

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The Avenging Skull of Saint Leonards is an episode from Fireside Canada by David Williams / Frequency Podcast Network.

This episode is 00:29:48 long.

This episode was published on Oct 10, 2024.

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