116: The Humanoids of Puerto Rico with Todd Purse

116: The Humanoids of Puerto Rico with Todd Purse

Author: Rob Kristoffersen August 29, 2022 Duration: 1:36:11

In UFO circles, Puerto Rico's reputation has largely been built upon that red eyed goat sucker known as El Chupacabras. In reality, their UFO and humanoid history is much more varied than that.

Magdalena del Amo-Freixedo, the wife of investigator Salvador Freixedo, put it best: “Long ago, long before the arrival of Christopher Columbus, the god Yuquiyú was wont to appear to the natives of the Island, the Taino Indians. And, as the centuries have passed, Puerto Rico has been the scene of all the most controversial and diverse sorts of paranormal phenomena, such as ‘encounters with fairies,’ apparitions of ‘yetis,’ of strange animals, of UFO sightings, of ‘dwarfs with big heads,’ etc., etc.”

On this episode I'm joined by artist Todd Purse to talk about El Chupacabras, the weird beings that have been seen in El Yunque, and many others!

Sources:

“Current Happenings on Puerto Rico” by Magdalena del Amo-Freixedo, Flying Saucer Review 1991 V 36 N 4

“Seven Year of Unidentified Flying Objects in Puerto Rico and The Dominican Republic” by Sebastián Robiou Lamarche Stendek Year 2 N 6 September 1971

“Green Blood and Alien Situations in Puerto Rico” by Jorge Martín

“Encounter with a Little Entity in Puerto Rico” by Jorge Martín, Flying Saucer Review 1998 V 43 N 1

“Puerto Rico: An Area of Extraterrestrial Experimentation?” by Magdalena Del Amo-Freixedo, Flying Saucer Review 1994 V 39 N 1

Multiple articles by Jorge Martín, Flying Saucer Review 1998 V 43 N 2

“Entities in the Headlights” by Jorge Martín, Flying Saucer Review 2000 V 45 N 2

“What are the Creatures Seen Recently in Puerto Rico” by Jorge Martín, Flying Saucer Review 2000 V 45 N 1

“Vampire ‘Chupa-Chupas’ in Puerto Rico” by Gordon Creighton, Flying Saucer Review, 1996 V 41 N 1

“Vampire ‘Chupa-Chupas’ in Puerto Rico (1995): Part II” by Gordon Creighton, Flying Saucer Review 1996 V 41 N 3

“Chupacabras Widespread: The Enigma Grows” by Jorge Martín, Flying Saucer Review 2002 V 47 N 4

“UFOs and Mysterious Deaths of Animals, Part I: The Animal Deaths in Puerto Rico” by Sebastion Robiou Lamarche, Flying Saucer Review 1976 V 22 N 5

“UFOs and Mysterious Deaths of Animals, Part II: UFO Sightings in Puerto Rico” by Sebastion Robiou Lamarche, Flying Saucer Review 1976 V 22 N 6

“More Mysterious Deaths of Animals” by Sebastion Robiou Lamarche, Flying Saucer Review 1979 V 25 N 3

Jorge Martín - UFOs and the Chupacabras in Puerto Rico - YouTube Clip

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There's a long, winding story written across our collective past that doesn't always make it into the official records. Our Strange Skies: UFOs Throughout History follows that thread, tracing the phenomenon from ancient accounts to modern-day encounters. Host Rob Kristoffersen approaches these tales not just as mysteries, but as integral parts of our cultural and historical fabric, examining how they reflect the anxieties and imaginations of their times. Each episode focuses on a specific case, era, or theme, blending documented reports with the broader lore that has grown around them. You'll hear detailed breakdowns of famous sightings, deep dives into lesser-known incidents, and thoughtful discussions on topics ranging from reported abductions to the cryptic creatures often associated with these skies. Rob's conversations with a rotating cast of researchers, historians, and fellow experts add layers of context, ensuring the narrative is grounded even when the subject matter is decidedly ungrounded. This isn't about sensationalism; it's a careful, curious exploration of why these stories persist and what they tell us about ourselves. Tune into this podcast for a thoughtful journey through the archives of the unexplained, where history meets mystery head-on.
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