Gone Medieval
Medieval Monsters, Ghosts & Werewolves
May 17, 2024
Dr. Anthony Delaney and Dr. Maddy Pelling discuss Medieval monsters, ghosts, and werewolves in this spooky episode. They explore the folklore of revenants, the transmission of ghost stories, and the significance of monsters in medieval tales. From malevolent entities to community responsibility, this podcast delves into the supernatural world of the Middle Ages.
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- Medieval stories used supernatural beings to convey moral lessons about redemption and righteous living.
- Bestiaries in the medieval world explored the boundary between humans and animals, reflecting a blend of natural history and medieval beliefs.
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Medieval Supernatural Beings and the Catholic Faith
In the medieval world, the Catholic Church was closely associated with mysticism and the supernatural. The Catholic faith embraced the existence of supernatural beings like ghosts and revenants as messengers to the living. These stories often carried moral lessons, emphasizing the importance of leading a righteous life and seeking redemption even after death. Revenants, considered a medieval version of zombies, were depicted as corporeal beings capable of inflicting physical harm, while ghosts were seen as seeking help or absolution for unresolved issues from their past lives.
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