Medieval Monsters, Bestiaries and The Revenant Dead ft Dr Eleanor Janega

About this episode

This episode explores the strange world of medieval creatures and beliefs with Dr Eleanor Janega.

Ever wondered what those weird medieval animal drawings are all about? Well, it's a little something known as a Bestiary. Today's episode of Macabre London: Belief and the Occult in the Capital City, explores the sweird world of medieval creatures and Dr Eleanor Janega tells us how Faeries ruled homes and how Joan of Arc was put on trial for dancing around a horny tree, yes really!! This episode has everything, elves, manticore, hippogriffs, werewolves, vampires and the revenant dead. So be sure to settle down and get cozy because we're telling beastly stories around the campfire in your medieval hut, thanks for inviting me over. Thanks to Dr Eleanor Janega - https://dreleanorjanega.com If you're interested in magick, the occult, historical beliefs, witchcraft and just how the religion we know today was developed and forged in the old fires, with the occasional human sacrifice thrown in, then make sure you join me, this is just the beginning! This series is sponsored by Snag - Clothing for Every Body! Make sure you check them out www.snagtights.com ------------------------ If you love British true crime, unsolved mysteries, and historical murders, don’t miss this episode! Also…

People in this episode

Host: Macabre London Podcast

Guest: Dr Eleanor Janega

Topics covered

• medieval creatures
• bestiaires
• occult beliefs
• historical beliefs
• mythical beings
• true crime
• unsolved mysteries

Keywords

• medieval monsters
• bestiary
• occult
• Joan of Arc
• mythical creatures
• true crime
• historical beliefs

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Books & works: Bestiary

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