Two History Mysteries: The Werewolf of God and The Historicity of Bushido

This episode explores the strange medieval tale of a so-called “werewolf of God”, Thiess of Kaltenbrunn. Then we separate myth from reality in Japan’s samurai code of honor, Bushido. From bizarre folklore to debated traditions, we explore how legends shaped faith, identity, and history itself. Perfect for fans of history’s dark corners, mythology, Japanese culture, and mysterious tales that blur the line between fact and fiction.This video was created for educational purposes.Copyright disclaimer under section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for fair use for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, and more. No copyright infringement intended.history podcast, medieval werewolf legend, Livonia history, Baltic history, old Prussians, Werewolf of God, Bushido history, samurai code, historicity of Bushido, Japanese history mysteries, samurai culture, medieval folklore, historical myths explained, ancient legends, mysterious history, mythology podcast, samurai traditions, history deep dive