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Podcast: Haunted American History
Episode: Pennsylvania - The Giwoggle
Description: In the deep woods of Pennsylvania, we explore the legend of the Giwoggle—a bizarre creature with the body of a wolf, the claws of a bird, and the hooves of a horse. Learn how witches once conjured this phantom to carry out revenge and how the legendary Loop Hill Ike hunted it, a real-life monster hunter from the 1800s. We trace its journey from a terrifying specter to a beloved local mascot that now marches in the annual town parade. Finally, we bring the legend to life with an original story inspired by this unique piece of American fo...