There is a Tasmanian belief that when you capture a brushtail possum, you must take it across a river to prevent return.

And not just any Tasmanian river. Preferably a wide, voluminous, continuously flowing river which naturally creates an element of apprehension whilst also reducing the chances of rekindling the sweet, sweet smells of home.

Old world beliefs are more commonly attributed to ancient peoples such as the Celts, but these stories often make their way into far more modern takes.

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