Dragons, The Devil's Deal & Merlin's Prophecy (St. George's Day Special)

In honour of St. George's Day, join the Wyrdo's, Craig and Andy, as we take a deep dive into the folklore of dragons in Britain! We explore how these majestic and terrifying creatures have shaped our stories, our psyche, and our very national symbols, from Welsh prophecy to English battle standards.Inside this Mythic Episode:The Wyrd History of St. George: We explore the true origins of the patron saint and his iconic dragon-slaying myth.Merlin's Prophecy: Delving into the powerful symbolism of the Welsh Dragon.Legendary Beasts: We revisit the frightening tales of the Lambton Worm and conclude our story of the Brent Pelham Dragon with a final, dramatic showdown and a chilling deal with the devil.The Dragon in the English Psyche: Exploring the lore and symbolism of these creatures, from their role as hoarded wealth to the dangers of being a "final boss" of the human subconscious.Listener Testimony: We sit down for an incredible interview with a listener who had a close encounter with a UFO in Scotland in 1997! We discuss why ghost stories are often more accepted than UFO stories.Wyrd News SegmentThe Margate "Sea Monster": Breaking down the latest sighting of a colossal unknown creature.The "Ghost Lights" of South Carolina: Investigating the strange, unexplained phenomena across the Atlantic.Stay Wyrd!www.wyrdwessex.co.ukBuy our merch hereWritten by Andy Stevens and hosted by Craig Brooks and Andy StevensEdited by Craig BrooksIntro music by Leonell Cassio - The Paranormal Is Real (ft. Carrie) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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