S03E43 - Ancient Werewolves

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History, Science, Society & Culture, Natural Sciences

4.7 • 1.3K Ratings

🗓️ 22 July 2024

⏱️ 54 minutes

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Werewolves are an ancient idea, but the meaning and beliefs around the concept have changed over time. How were they viewed in the classical world and even earlier? Find out in this week's episode as we interview Dr. Tanika Koosmen. Dr. Koosmen's thesis at Newcastle online archive The werewolf story in Satyricon Some movies mentioned: Van Helsing (2004) Deep Rising (1998) Interesting terms: Versipellis - In Roman mythology and literature, a "versipellis" is literally a "skin changer" and referred to someone who could change their skin or shape, similar to a shapeshifter. The term is derived from "versus" (changed) and "pellis" (skin). Episode art by Team Smith (my kids worked together on this one) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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1:35.0	I'm going to read a little excerpt from the Satyricon by Petronius.
1:42.0	Now this story dates from the end of the first century but I think you'll find it pretty familiar to the modern ear.
1:47.6	A man named Tramalquio who was a freed slave who'd made a big success of himself, he's hosting a party and most of the
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