238-Indian Folklore: Blue Raja

238-Indian Folklore: Blue Raja

A story from India about what happens when a murder cult who turns intruders into dogs moves in across the river and why you should get as far away as possible...because of the murder cult that turns people into dogs.

The creature is Bolster the giant! He has fun festivals celebrating him (dying)!

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