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Terrifying Drawbridge Encounter
- Ian and Dermot slept under a medieval castle drawbridge and heard a strange hooved creature walking above them.
- They saw its silhouette and were frozen with fear as it passed right overhead.
Medieval Castles Evoke Fear
- Castles inspire ghost stories as sites of historical conflict and violence despite their fairy tale appearance.
- The Longéais castle, rebuilt after brutal religious wars, sets a mood ripe for fear and folklore.
Goat as Devil Symbol
- The popular association of the devil with goats is a modern social construct from 19th century occult imagery.
- Historically, demons appeared in many animal forms, making the goat symbolism relatively recent and cultural.