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Episode 43: Anglo-Saxon Monsters and Mythology
Episode 43: Anglo-Saxon Monsters and Mythology
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58 minutes
Released:
May 21, 2014
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Podcast episode
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Many Anglo-Saxons believed in a world inhabited by monsters and mythological creatures. They also believed in the power of sorcery and witchcraft. These ideas are reflected in the literature of the Anglo-Saxons, most notably the epic poem Beowulf. In this … Continue reading →
Released:
May 21, 2014
Format:
Podcast episode
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