King Arthur: a tale of demon sex and dog-headed monsters
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Hungry for seconds? Well, History's Greatest Dishes from History Extra is back for series two. To join us as we serve up stories of some remarkable delicacies from the past, search History's Greatest Dishes and follow the feed wherever you get your podcasts. You may think of King Arthur, but As a chivalrous ruler. Surrounded by noble knights, living in splendour at Camelot, and And setting out on amazing quests.
However, that story originates from a late medieval account. Much more interesting is an earlier telling of the story which is both weirder and And more brutal. Featuring dog headed monsters. And demon sex.
And in this episode of the History Extra podcast, Amy Jeffs. Author of Arthur A New Life. Talks through this stranger side of the Arthur myth. With Dave Musgrove. Here we are on the History Action Podcast, and I've got a brilliant guest. It's none other than Amy Jeffs, who has written Arthur A New Life. Amy, welcome to the podcast. How are you doing? I'm very well, thanks, Dave. Thanks for having me on the show. Absolute pleasure. I've been wanting to talk to you for a while because your book is brilliant, but
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