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Classic Cult of Psyche: Mellified Man Legend
An episode exploring the legend of the mellified man, an unusual and gruesome funerary practice from ancient China.
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An episode exploring the legend of the mellified man, an unusual and gruesome funerary practice from ancient China.
Original TransmissionsIn this episode of the Cult of Psyche podcast, the host Psyche leads a discussion on the legend of the mellified man, an intriguing and disturbing funerary practice reportedly used in ancient China. The mellified man was an individual who would voluntarily have their body slowly encased in honey over many years, the honey eventually transforming the flesh into a supposed medicinal substance. The panel explores the historical origins and cultural context of this unusual ritual, as well as the metaphorical and symbolic significance it may hold. They discuss the ethics, urban legend status, and medicinal applications (both real and mythical) associated with the mellified man legend.
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