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Aúíahiuou-Éiiúuu is a Conopena, aka a Cynocephalus, aka a Dog-Headed Man. (For more on Conopenas, listen to our episode on the Wonders of...

This week, the Leech’s Corner takes center stage! We’re dedicating an episode to some of the longer (and stranger) parts of the...

This small, delicately-painted terracotta vessel has a variety of uses — mostly mundane. The knowledgeable owner, however, will be able...

I did promise to write this one up during the most recent Gesta Romanorum episode, so here it is. Though I don’t know much about...

We’re stepping away from our usual texts this week in order to celebrate Pride month and to take a look at the lives of queer individuals...

Shortly after we recorded the Wonders of the East episodes, I was idly looking around for more information about the Donestre, since it's...

The Cattle Raid of Cooley can get weirder! The third part of this epic Irish saga highlights Cu Chulainn's fight with the Morrigan, his...

As is Known, in any fantasy setting there are people with a Destiny. Who assigns this destiny may vary quite a lot, but regardless, It Is...

Not to be outdone by our other texts, the Gesta Romanorum continues it's wild foray into ahistorical legends and poorly written exegesis....

We're continuing our journey into early Christian hagiographies with a second telling of the Seven Sleepers legend, this time with the...

In a unique twist on the traditional hagiography, we're delving into the story of the Seven Sleepers. This saint's tale features group of...

We're returning to the old Irish epic of the "Cattle Raid of Cooley" this week, featuring Cu Chulainn's boyhood deeds and a plethora of...

So this week we are coming up on Easter, which is the biggest holiday in the medieval Christian calendar aside from Christmas! Since...

Most of the images used in our merchandise and logos are adapted* from the illustrations and marginalia of various medieval manuscripts....

We're concluding our guest series with Mary Osborne of BookSquadGoals this episode with our final ratings and thoughts! While we...

We're back with our guest, Mary Osborne of BookSquadGoals, to continue our tour of the furthest reaches of the medieval world. The...

While COVID rages on one year later, we thought we'd kick this month off with a travelogue for all to enjoy from home. This text provides...

This episode, we dive into the Tain Bo Cualinge, also known as the Cattle Raid of Cooley. The best known work of ancient Irish lore, this...

We're returning to this unique collection of folktales in our two-part episode this week! These stories continue to moralize folktales in...

A strange tale which parodies many of the themes found in the Tain Bo Cualinge, this Irish legend is a clever satire which questions the...