Storied shares 'The Deep Halloween Lore You Probably Don’t Know' about bats

Happy Candy Corn Day, when I usually blog about monsters, courtesy of Monstrum on Storied. I'm resuming the tradition by sharing The Deep Halloween Lore You Probably Don’t Know about bats.

Bats have long been symbols of death and darkness. But why? Their rise as Halloween’s spookiest icon traces back to ancient Celtic traditions, revealing how these harmless creatures turned into something far more evil. Join us under the Congress Street Bridge in Austin as we unravel the spooky myths, vampire lore, and Halloween history that turned these sky puppies into creatures of the night!

Ah, the intersection between folklore and biology! That's what got me into Monstrum seven years ago. I couldn't resist.

I also can't resist the Halloween-themed shorts Dr. Z has been posting, beginning with Why Ghosts Wear White Sheets.

Here's the long and storied history of why we see ghosts this way!

Dr. Z continued the spooky theme when she asked Why do ghosts say BOO?

Boo! Why do ghosts say that?

Moving from ghosts to witches, Dr. Z asked Why do witches wear pointy hats?

The history of this hat is deep and kinda complicated!

I close with Candy Corn Cocktail from Bed Bath & Beyond. Yes, a recipe from beyond the grave!

Drink responsibly and stay tuned for one more Halloween post plus a bonus Day of the Dead entry or two. Trick or treat!