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Archive Ep | The Turkey God
Manage episode 452612733 series 2951000
Gobble gobble, dear one! 🦃
In this special archived episode, we’re taking a delicious stroll down memory lane to revisit the iconic Turkey God episode—the one that started it all! Almost five years ago, on April Fool’s Day (just in case I needed an out), I nervously hit publish on this masterpiece. Fast-forward to now, and here we are a thriving podcast community built on weird history, women’s history, and world history! I need a new word to express my thanks for your support over the years because thank you just doesn't cut it!!!
What’s Inside This Episode?
- Wild Turkeys & Divine Messages: How these feathery mailmen acted as spiritual messengers for the ancient Mayans.
- The Colorful Connection: Why their blue-green feathers and maize-yellow heads were a big deal in 300 BCE.
- Sacrificial Snacks: How turkey blood kept Mayan gods happy and their crops flourishing.
- The Night Turkey (Chalchiuhtotolin)—God of Chaos and Kindness: This moody celestial turkey could either bless you with fortune or ruin your life. (A literal 50/50 shot!)
- From God to Grocery Store: The fascinating fall of the turkey, thanks to colonization.
Why Listen?
If you love history with a side of snark and unexpected facts, this episode is your jam. It’s short, sweet, and perfect for a turkey sandwich break! Plus, you’ll never look at a turkey dinner the same way again.
Listener Love Needed! 💌
What was your first episode of For the Love of History? Let us know by leaving a review! Share this blast-from-the-past episode with your history BFF or that friend who just has to know about turkey gods.
🎧 Hit play now and gobble up some history!
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📚Resources can be found here!📚
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Want more For the Love of History?
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
135 episoder
Manage episode 452612733 series 2951000
Gobble gobble, dear one! 🦃
In this special archived episode, we’re taking a delicious stroll down memory lane to revisit the iconic Turkey God episode—the one that started it all! Almost five years ago, on April Fool’s Day (just in case I needed an out), I nervously hit publish on this masterpiece. Fast-forward to now, and here we are a thriving podcast community built on weird history, women’s history, and world history! I need a new word to express my thanks for your support over the years because thank you just doesn't cut it!!!
What’s Inside This Episode?
- Wild Turkeys & Divine Messages: How these feathery mailmen acted as spiritual messengers for the ancient Mayans.
- The Colorful Connection: Why their blue-green feathers and maize-yellow heads were a big deal in 300 BCE.
- Sacrificial Snacks: How turkey blood kept Mayan gods happy and their crops flourishing.
- The Night Turkey (Chalchiuhtotolin)—God of Chaos and Kindness: This moody celestial turkey could either bless you with fortune or ruin your life. (A literal 50/50 shot!)
- From God to Grocery Store: The fascinating fall of the turkey, thanks to colonization.
Why Listen?
If you love history with a side of snark and unexpected facts, this episode is your jam. It’s short, sweet, and perfect for a turkey sandwich break! Plus, you’ll never look at a turkey dinner the same way again.
Listener Love Needed! 💌
What was your first episode of For the Love of History? Let us know by leaving a review! Share this blast-from-the-past episode with your history BFF or that friend who just has to know about turkey gods.
🎧 Hit play now and gobble up some history!
______________________________________
📚Resources can be found here!📚
______________________________________
Want more For the Love of History?
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
135 episoder
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