Halloween Special 2026 - The Raven, by Edgar Allan Poe
The Raven by Edgar Allan Poe Performed by Sam Naishtat Music by Sam Naishtat Sound FX by Sam Naishtat and freesound.org Artwork by Yurii Shoffa (https://www.vecteezy.com/members/goodspark48656206) An AI-free production! Selected terms: Surcease - ceasing, ending Entreating - requesting, pleading Obeisance - respectful gesture (e.g. a bow) Mien - appearance, demeanor Pallas - Pallas Athena, Greek goddess of wisdom and reason (among other things) Countenance - look, expression Plutonian Shore - domain of Pluto, Greek god of the underworld Gloated - glared at maliciously Censer - incense burner Seraphim - type of angel Nepenthe - mythical drug that erases sorrowful memories Quaff - drink deeply Tempter - the devil Balm in Gilead - relief from suffering (Bible ref.) The distant Aidenn - var. of "Eden," paradise
