The Caladrius (Weird Medieval Creatures)

Buried Secrets Podcast

English - May 14, 2021 09:00 - 46 minutes - 39.5 MB
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A look at the caladrius, a fancy legendary bird that could supposedly diagnose and heal illnesses. Plus weird info about medieval bestiaries, and more.

Highlights include:
• A weird supposed cure for blindness
• A visit to the Cloisters
• A video game that makes you feel like a wizard
• A bit of unicorn lore

Other stuff I mentioned:
• The Last Unicorn youtube video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M57VN_b9FRM
• Atlas of the Mysterious in North America by Rosemary Ellen Guiley: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/1460616.Atlas_of_the_Mysterious_in_North_America
• Waltz of the Wizard: https://www.aldin.io/waltzofthewizard/

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