Golem

This week, we’re talking about the golem, a creature found in Jewish folklore that’s built out of inanimate material— often mud or dirt— and brought to life by magic. The golem can be traced all the way back to ancient times, and it even makes an appearance in the Old Testament. We are told that Adam’s first 12 hours of existence are spent as a golem— meaning “body without a soul.” It’s not until god breathes life into him that he becomes a man. This idea of the hollow vessel, not yet animated by the spark of life, births the idea of the golem made famous in folklore. Over time, stories emerged of men creating golems out of raw materials— like dirt, ash, mud, rock, or wood— and bringing these creatures to life to carry out their bidding. This week’s episode features “The Rabbi’s Bogey-Man” by Gertrude Lana. This episode was researched and written by Lindsey Morse. Niall Cooper assists with writing and editing. Our theme music was composed by Graeme Ronald. Additional music: "Reiki Healing" by Purple Planet is licensed under CC BY 3.0 / A derivative from the original work Finally, make sure to check out our sister show, Assassinations Podcast: www.assassinationspodcast.com. Visit our website: www.fabfigmentals.com Support us on Patreon: www.patreon.com/fabfigmentals Follow us on Twitter: www.twitter.com/figmentals Find us on Instagram: www.instagram.com/fabfigmentals

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Each week on Fab Figmentals, we look at a different legendary creature by exploring its history and folklore. Each episode begins with a story, and then we take a look at the creature’s origins and how it’s been portrayed throughout the ages. We tackle the realm of beautiful beasts, curious creatures, and mythical monsters by looking at myths, legends, tales, and lore from all over the world. Please be advised that our stories are often more Brothers Grimm than Mother Goose; they may not be appropriate for little ears.