Yule Creatures

History and Folklore Podcast by Holly Medland

Dec 26, 202119:51Society & Culture

Cosmic reindeer, giants, goats and child-eating cats. Listen to some tales about the creatures that stalk the night over the Yule and Christmas period, and learn a few techniques to protect yourself from them.

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