The Washing of the Waters, Part 4

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The Washing of the Waters, Part 4

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Mar 23, 2023

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The idea of healing via immersion in sacred or special waters dates back to prehistory, and it’s still alive and well in the modern world. In this episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert and Joe consider the myth, history and reality and healing waters. (part 4 of 4)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Mar 23, 2023

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