{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/f2925f7a-eb08-471a-9958-387cb5ee6353/1aa1cb09-f8c5-4938-9185-398aa2a4f425?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"Werewolves and Strix-Witches","thumbnail_width":200,"thumbnail_height":200,"thumbnail_url":"https://open-images.acast.com/shows/6215f9e74b795a6299fd3b58/6215f9f5488dc300135a1c49.png?height=200","description":"<p>It’s werewolf time on the Ancients! In this episode Exeter University’s Professor Daniel Ogden highlights how these mythical creatures have their origins in ancient times and thrived in a story world shared by witches, ghosts, demons and dragons. Join Tristan and Daniel as they shine a light on werewolf (or werewolf-related) stories that survive from antiquity. From Homer’s Circe to Petronius’ Satyricon. Also making an appearance is the Strix-Witch, a Roman phenomenon and persistent feature of their folklore. Daniel’s new book, <em>The Werewolf in the Ancient World</em>, is out now.</p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p>For behind the scenes and extra Ancients, follow Tristan on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/ancientstristan/</p>","author_name":"History Hit"}