From the Vault: Folkloric Cats of the British Isles
Summary
Hosts Robert Lamb and Joe McCormick explore the magical and folkloric cats of the British Isles, discussing creatures like the Cat Sìth and the ritual of the Tagurum. They analyze the grim practice of torturing cats to summon a supernatural king for divination and recount tales of Irosan, the King of Cats. The episode also covers Cath Palug, a monstrous cat from Welsh legend that killed 180 warriors.
Topics discussed
Intro and Advertisements
Introduction to British Folklore Cats
The Cat Shé and Witchcraft Lore
Caterwalling and the Hyde Ritual
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The Cat Roasting Ritual and King of Cats
Yeats' Tale of Shan Shan and Uruzan
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Cath Palug and Arthurian Legends
The Merchada Sea Cat
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French Variations and Conclusion
Outro and Final Ads
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