Halloween Special 2026 - The Raven, by Edgar Allan Poe
Episode notes
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