Wikimedia commons mary i of england, the real person behind the bloody mary legend. I have had other folks tell me about the history of the story but i perfer to believe in something more down to earth like ghosts, witches, or the supernatural in general. The legend states that a tormented woman, named mary, will appear if the one chants bloody mary three times in a mirror. Sep 24, 2018 like so many horror legends and traditional ghost stories, bloody mary has proven a natural for adaptation into popular novels, stories, comic books, movies, and even dolls. If anyone mentioned her name aloud before a mirror, she would send her spirit to revenge herself upon them for her terrible death. Really i find mirror scrying in the dark to be most tranquil. She is said to appear in a mirror when her name is called multiple times. The towns people deemed her to be a witch, no one dared go back to the woods. The bloody mary legend is an old, old legend, that you probably heard way back in primary school and that your younger siblings and family members have probably heard too. Mermaids have often been mentioned in legends and folklore stories, each giving an individual twist to the identity and characteristics of the organism. Ryan has been plagued with nightmares since the night his sister amy went missing 8 years earlier after playing the game bloody mary. He suggests that bloody mary is a metaphor, the coming of age ritual, the beginning of puberty. The girls got scared so stephanie went back to the room were they werent allowed.
Bloody mary, a 2006 film set in a psychiatric hospital. As if that wasnt enough, 2005 brought us urban legends. None dared cross the old crone for fear that their cows would go dry, their foodstores rot away before winter, their children take sick of fever, or any number of terrible things that an angry witch could do to her neighbors. Nov 24, 2016 the legend of bloody mary is yet another story of a scary ghost. The terrifying true story behind bloody mary omgfacts. The myth is based on the reallife myth of the same name. The research into bloody mary goes back to 1978, when folklorist janet langlois published her essay on the legend. Bloody mary appearances are mostly witnessed in group participation play. Page 1 of bloody mary posted in urban legends, myths, and folklore.
Legend has it that if you look into the mirror with the lights off and say bloody mary times, a woman will appear and scratch your face. Most people have heard of the urban legend about bloody mary, a woman that was murdered in the 1700s for giving birth to a baby that was fatherless. Bloody mary, a 2005 horror film by mary lambert, is the third and final installment in the urban legend series. Deep in the woods was a tiny cottage and in the cottage was an old haggard woman. Bloody mary appearances are mostly witnessed in group. In its modern version, this legend advises young children, typically girls at a slumber party, that if they enter a dark bathroom with a candle, stand in front of the mirror, and repeat a the chant bloody mary a certain number of times while turning in. The scenario presented is one of many examples of the legend of bloody mary. From bloody mary to the spider bite, urban myths have inspired countless creepy books and films here james dawson shares his 10 favourites and explores their roots and. Folks living in the town nearby called her bloody mary, and said she was a witch. Sep 05, 2011 the urban legend about bloody mary, it has many theories and origins but it all is about a evil ghost that causes pain and suffering to those who summon her.
Despite displaying the usual symptoms of pregnancy, including a swelling of the breasts and an evergrowing abdomen, the public remained suspicious of the queens recent good fortune, and it didnt take long for rumors of a false. Japans hanakosan story the bloody mary equivalent does blood mary. Bloody mary, a 2005 horror film by mary lambert, is the third and final installment in the urban legend series bloody mary, a 2006 film set in a psychiatric hospital. She said never ever go to a mirror in the dark and say i do believe in bloody mary ten times. Sep 30, 2003 page of bloody mary posted in urban legends, myths, and folklore. From bloody mary to the spider bite, urban myths have inspired countless creepy books and films here james dawson shares his 10. Many cultures have childrens games for summoning spirits. Bloody mary legend true story ghost queen pregnancies. Mary tudor, mary i, nicknamed by her enemies as bloody mary, was the third woman to hold the throne of england. None dared cross the old crone for fear that their cows would go dry, their foodstores rot away before winter, their children take sick. Queen mary i had a life that certainly was exciting. But how is it that we still buy these tales in the 21st. Oct 14, 2018 scary urban legends you pretended not to believe. Ancient origins articles related to bloody mary in the sections of history, archaeology, human origins, unexplained, artifacts, ancient places and myths and legends.
From bloody mary to the spider bite, urban myths have inspired countless creepy books and films here james dawson shares his. The woman appears to resemble the ring girl, who has also been reported to occur in the johnson house. Sep 30, 2003 page 1 of bloody mary posted in urban legends, myths, and folklore. This legend is one that has fascinated most young people for generations. Her tale emerged from british folklore in the 1700s and took on new life with the advent of the internet. She is said to appear in a mirror when her name is. Meet the reallife bloody mary behind the scary legend. When she was dead, the villagers went to the house in the wood and found the unmarked graves of the little girls the evil witch had murdered. Will chanting bloody mary times in front of a darkened mirror summon a ghost. The movie urban legend was released to theatres in 1998 and borrowed the bloody mary myth once again, for one of its stories. With a scream of rage, mary pounded her fists against the barrier until blood poured down her arms.
Tell these scary stories and horror tales around the campfire, at bedtime or on halloween night. Many a sleepover have been spent chanting her name into a mirror. As she burned, bloody mary screamed a curse at the villagers. See more ideas about urban legends, bloody mary and urban. Folklore experts searching for the origins behind the legend of bloody mary came up with several theories. Bloody mary is a lesserknown false myth in grand theft auto. Standing in front of a mirror in a darkened room with a candle, chanting bloody mary, bloody mary wont cause a cocktail to appear as much as some people. A more recent iteration of bloody mary belongs to a dark moment in. The story of bloody mary begins with the village condemning her baby to death while mary watched in horror, and then each person in the village slashed marys face while she was forced to watch. Belief in summoning the mirrorwitch was even at that time widespread throughout. With kate mara, robert vito, tina lifford, ed marinaro. Like so many horror legends and traditional ghost stories, bloody mary has proven a natural for adaptation into popular novels, stories, comic books, movies, and even dolls.
Apr 29, 2018 alan dundes the author of bloody mary in the mirror. It has also found its way into popular culture, being the focus of horror films such as urban legends. She lived deep in the forest in a tiny cottage and sold herbal remedies for a living. Mar 25, 2020 15 myths, legends and facts about mermaids a mermaid is a female creature which is halfhuman and halffish. Bloody mary legends are found across the world, with similar variations being found in north america, europe and asia. Blood mary legends legends of bloody mary abound in the usa. The bloody mary legend the true story of the bloody mary. Bloody mary is a folklore legend consisting of a ghost, phantom, or spirit conjured to reveal the future. In early myths, bloody mary is believed to have been the queen of england, who suffered many pregnancy complications, and was also known as particularly ruthless.
The myths mention that she will appear in a mirror when called upon. Bloody mary and the legend of bloody mary and a key influence on the film candyman. Scary urban legends true urban legends cosmopolitan. Sometimes the evil spirit is known as mary worth, hell mary, mary white, or mary jane. Apr 28, 2001 the research into bloody mary goes back to 1978, when folklorist janet langlois published her essay on the legend. An entity born from the imagination of man, it is but a legend. In 16th century hungary, elizabeth tortured, mutilated, and murdered young virgins, and even drank their blood in a maniac quest to stay youthful.
Page 2 of 2 bloody mary posted in myths and legends. England, england the legend of bloody mary starts with a young teenage girl, her father a preacher. In some legends bloody mary, is known as just a trickster with no real violent intention. He notes that the bloody mary legend revolves around blood suddenly appearing, and that the ritual typically takes place in a bathroom with girls who are right on the edge of puberty source. She is said to appear in a mirror when her name is chanted repeatedly. Some girls kat didnt know invited her over for a sleepover. Bloody mary isnt just a game you play to scare your friends at a party. They often evoke strong emotional reactions such as horror, shock, revulsion and humour. A unique, quite freudian take on the legend by folklorist alan dundes suggests that the story is an initiation ritual into womanhood.
Bloody mary is a scary urban legend that has been told for decades, but what might psychology tell us about its appeal and origins. Its become one of the most wellknown urban legends of all time. She is often remembered for trying to counter the religious reforms introduced by her father, the famous king henry viii and subjecting england once again to the popes authority. A ritual reflection of prepubescent anxiety, expresses what he believes to be the reason behind the ritual of bloody mary. The legend of bloody mary and the terrible fate she inflicts on those foolish enough to summon her has been around in one form or another for hundreds of years. Why urban legends are more powerful than ever the conversation. Bloody mary was the third film in the execrable series that commenced with urban legend in 1998.
The origins of the bloody mary legend since her teen years, mary had been plagued with terrible menstrual pains and irregularity in her cycles, which would be attributed to her eventual physical and psychological stress later in life. The myth has been associated with historical figures, as well as ageold warnings about the power of divination and mirrors. One of the girls said, i dare you to do bloody mary. A number of horror movies have been created that depict bloody mary as a ruthless murderer. The bloody mary apparition may be benign or malevolent, depending on historic variations of the legend. The urban legend about bloody mary, it has many theories and origins but it all is about a evil ghost that causes pain and suffering to those who summon her. The story dates back to the 16th century where queen mary i reigned over britain and ireland. Bloody mary flung herself forward, wanting to tear the lovely garments from her halfsisters body and wipe the satisfied smile from her face. As the story of bloody mary has been passed around, the game took on a life of its own. Based on many many urban legends and folklore that many believe was based upon the true story of the witch mary worth, the bloody mary story may seem somewhat innocent until you learn quite how gruesome and violent the tale is. Ghost, spirit, or phantom, whatever you might call it. Top 10 scary urban legends to keep you up at night. Is there a true bloody mary story behind the legend.
On a promnight dare, a trio of high school friends chant an incantation, unleashing an evil spirit from the past with deadly consequences. Bloody mary, sometimes referred to as hell mary, is a spirit in english folklore and an urban myth. She was the only living child of henry viii and his first wife, catherine of aragon. The bloody mary appearances are mostly witnessed in teenage group participation games, often as part of a game of truth or dare. Check out dark and terrifying myths and legends from all over the world, including japanese, mexican, korean and chinese. Mary grew very ill and her father thought she had died but her mother was not convinced, so when they buried her, he father put a small string around her wrist that was attached to a bell on the surface. In todays folklore, bloody mary allegedly appears to people or small groups who say her name three times before a darkened mirror, hoping to see the spirit and have her tell their future. Scary urban legends, myths and true ghost stories to read online. Nov 28, 2016 wikimedia commons mary i of england, the real person behind the bloody mary legend. As humans theres one thing that bring us all together were scared sh. The story of bloody mary begins with the village condemning her baby to death while mary watched in horror, and then each person in the village slashed mary s face while she was forced to watch. The legend of bloody mary starts with a young teenage girl, her father a preacher. She got the courage to sat i do believe in bloody mary ten times. Folklore legend bloody mary is a folklore legend consisting of a ghost, phantom, or spirit conjured to reveal the future.
It freaked me out so bad i have no intention of ever trying that again. However, its roots stretch as far back to 16 th century europe. The legend of bloody mary is yet another story of a scary ghost. Page of bloody mary posted in urban legends, myths, and folklore. Specific reference to bloody mary are made in the following. It has it all witches, kidnappings, burning a witch at the stake and magic. Bloody mary in folklore, is a legendary ghost or spirit conjured to reveal the future. Aug 28, 2019 the scenario presented is one of many examples of the legend of bloody mary. May 05, 2018 bloody mary isnt just a game you play to scare your friends at a party.
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