The Life and Voyages of St. Brendan with Gordon Barthos

The Medieval Podcast by Danièle Cybulskie

May 14, 202649:00Society & Culture

Just in time for his feast day on May 16, we’re looking at St. Brendan, an Irish saint whose holy encounters included island-sized whales, lava-slinging smiths, and rodents of unusual size. This week, Danièle speaks with...

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