Of Wyrms, Wyverns & Dragons

Happy St. George's Day! Join us as we look at the history of dragons in Britain, from portents of doom and dreaded foes to symbols of power and even friendly guardians. We'll leave St. George for another time and delve into the wyrms and wyverns of our isle.In this episode, we delve into:The Origins of Dragons: From fiery portents in the skies of Northumbria to their deep roots in our culture and psyche.The Red Dragon of Wales: An epic tale from Geoffrey of Monmouth that tells of a boy named Merlin and the true meaning behind the Welsh dragon.The Lambton Worm: A cautionary tale from Northumbria about a rebellious young man, a hermit's curse, and a creature that would plague a family for nine generations.The Brent Pelham Dragon: The conclusion of our two-part story from Hertfordshire about a skeptical lord and a deal he makes with the devil himself.Dragon Lore: We discuss the different types of dragons in folklore (from wyverns to cockatrices), the archetype of the dragon slayer, and the symbolism of these creatures as they appear throughout history.Listener Testimony: We speak with Ruth, who shares her incredible close encounter with a UFO in Scotland in 1997.Wyrd News: Two stories of modern weirdness—a strange "sea monster" found on a beach in Margate, and the "ghost lights" of South Carolina that might have a scientific explanation.Stay Wyrd!www.wyrdwessex.co.ukBuy our merch hereWritten by Andy Stevens and hosted by Craig Brooks and Andy StevensEdited by Craig BrooksIntro music by Leonell Cassio - The Paranormal Is Real (ft. Carrie) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.