Uncanny

S2. Case 9: The Beast of Langeais

May 31, 2023
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ANECDOTE

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.
INSIGHT

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.
INSIGHT

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.
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