After Dark: Myths, Misdeeds & the Paranormal Medieval Werewolves, Ghosts & Zombies
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Jan 4, 2024 
In this captivating discussion, historian Matt Lewis, known for his work on the History Hit podcast Gone Medieval, teams up with paranormal investigator Paul Sinclair, creator of the documentary Wolflands. They dive into the medieval mindset regarding ghosts, werewolves, and the undead, unraveling how these myths served as societal moral lessons. Lewis and Sinclair share eerie tales, from haunted tailors to the legends of wolf-knights. They also examine why stories of werewolves endure today, linking historical beliefs with modern encounters in a thrilling exploration of our darker past.
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The Witch of Barclay Ghost Story
- The Witch of Barclay is a medieval ghost story about a woman who used witchcraft and feared post-mortem torment.
- Despite elaborate protections at her burial, demons forcibly dragged her soul away, showing medieval beliefs in supernatural punishment.
Medieval Supernatural as Moral Lessons
- Medieval ghosts and revenants convey moral lessons emphasizing consequences of sin and the need for communal spiritual care.
- Revenants, corporeal undead, are feared for harming the living and must be exhumed and destroyed to stop them.
Revenant Haunts for Redemption
- A revenant repeatedly torments his wife, brothers, and village after death until a document absolving him is buried with him.
- The story illustrates obsessions with material possessions anchoring a soul to the mortal realm.