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How the priest read the passion story/Le prestre qui dist la passion

Ep. 36

Today’s story is about a priest who had to wing it. As usual, consume in context. 

The Court Jester is in reality Kleio Pethainou, a medievalist researching medieval humour. 

If you are also a medievalist, or storyteller, have a look at this project and get in touch. 

https://trivent-publishing.eu/89-storytelling-middle-ages 

Join me on X @kpethainou and follow @thecourtjesterpodcast on Facebook. 

If you like what you hear, consider supporting the podcast on Patreon, and you'll get bonus episodes and other good things. Just go to ⁠https://www.patreon.com/CourtJesterPodcast⁠⁠ or, if commitment isn't your thing, you can send a donation at ko-fi: ⁠⁠https://ko-fi.com/thecourtjesterpodcast⁠⁠

The translation I am using is this one: ⁠https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/7950162.Nathaniel_E_Dubin⁠ 

The title song is 'Celebration' by Alexander Nakarada.



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