Bloody Mary - The Back Story
The Bloody Mary legend is an old, old legend, that you probably heard way back in primary school. It was believed to be based upon the true story of the witch Mary Worth. The Bloody Mary story may seem somewhat innocent until you learn how gruesome and violent the tale is. It has it all – witches, kidnappings, burning a witch at the stake and magic. Take a ride with us through the spooky world of Mary Worth and know why and from where the legend came from – and why you still might not want to say “Bloody Mary” three times in a mirror. The Legend : Just think back to your childhood sleepovers and talking about ghosts, spooky stories and watching horror movies that are completely inappropriate for your age. Were you that piping voice who said, “Who is Bloody Mary?” Hopefully not, because you likely would have been suckered into this bit of the legend, which says that if you hold a lit candle in a darkened room with a mirror (any darkened room will do, although it’s usua