#576: Ancient Mesoamerican Influencer

The Box of Oddities

John Elliott and Kat Walls

Comedy, Society & Culture, True Crime

4.8 • 3K Ratings

🗓️ 18 September 2023

⏱️ 39 minutes

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Summary

Join hosts Kat and Jethro as they explore the bizarre and fascinating world of history and sports. First, we delve into the eerie and macabre world of Xipa Totec, the Aztec god of agriculture and fertility, and the shocking festival held in his honor. Prepare to be both horrified and intrigued as we discover the gruesome details of the Flayed Man Festival. Learn about the ancient rituals and beliefs that led to this chilling event, where human sacrifice played a central role in the Aztec civilization's religious practices. Kat and Jethro spare no detail in their exploration of this dark chapter in history, leaving you with a newfound understanding of the Aztec culture's complexities. Then, one of the most iconic moments in sports history was the Battle of the Sexes between Billie Jean King and Bobby Riggs. Relive the excitement of the 1973 tennis showdown that captivated the world and challenged gender norms in sports. Join us as we recount the remarkable journey of Billie Jean King, a tennis legend and feminist icon, who took on the flamboyant and self-proclaimed "male chauvinist pig" Bobby Riggs. Learn about the high stakes, the media frenzy, and the powerful message this match sent to society about gender equality in sports. This episode uniquely blends the eerie and the inspiring, showcasing humanity's capacity for darkness and triumph. So, grab your headphones and prepare to be transported into the worlds of ancient rituals and groundbreaking sports history on Box of Oddities! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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0:27.6	Hi, I'm David Brown, the host of Wonder e's podcast business wars.
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0:45.6	What follows may not be suitable for all audiences.
0:48.4	Listen to discretion is advised.
0:51.6	The world is full of stories.
0:55.4	Stories of mysteries, of curiosities, of oddities.
1:04.0	Join Cat and Jethro Gilligantoth for the strange, the bizarre, the unexpected,
1:12.6	as they lift the lid and cautiously peer inside the box of oddities.
1:19.9	Let me ask you this, when you first wake up in the morning and then you close your eyes
1:24.3	and start to maybe drift back to sleep again, do you see things very vividly in your mind's eye?
1:30.6	Like you're dreaming, but not really dreaming.
1:33.8	It's almost like you're there.
1:35.4	Oh, no.
1:36.5	Oh, okay.
1:38.1	Because that happens to me and the other morning, it was five o'clock in the morning.
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