The Gods Below & The Boy Beyond

The Box of Oddities by John Elliott and Kat Walls

Oct 2, 202634:07Comedy

It’s time for another Freak Family Favorite, pulled from deep inside The Box of Oddities archives! First, Kat explores the surprisingly widespread history of dwarf mythology and reverence. From ancient Egypt, where peopl...

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