Medieval Monsters, Bestiaries and The Revenant Dead ft 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.comIf 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 available wherever you get your podcasts: https://podfollow.com/macabrelondon-------------------------Be sure to check out my other podcast, Killers, Cults & Queens https://podfollow.com/queens---------------------------SUPPORT————————PATREON: www.patreon.com/macabrelondonPaypal - paypal.me/macabrelondonKO-FI: ko-fi.com/macabrelondon——————————-Thank you to our executive producer patrons -Sam, Sarah, Veronica, Mary, Christina, Sally, Christophe, Ravelle, Jemma, Terri and Matilda.And to all of our wonderful upper tier patrons... Andrew, Denise, Bethan, Ashley, David, Kathryn, Andrea, Claire, Amy, Wendy, Inge, Liz, Kelly, Boudicca, Jana, Laura, Christina,And thanks to all other patrons too!————————SOCIAL MEDIA---------------------------------------------Insta: @nikkimacabrelondonTikTok: @macabrelondonFacebook: @macabrelondonEmail: macabrelondon@hotmail.com--------------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.