Secret Meanings Behind Medieval Beasts: Symbolism in Art and Folklore

Lindsay and Madison discuss the hidden meanings of Medieval beasts, as well as how to draw via telephone, that it’s probably best not to sleep with creatures that can eat you, and how to pass for Jesus as three lion cubs in a trench coat. Information pulled from the following sources: 2022 The Collector article by Alexandra Kiely 2020 Medievalists article by Minjie Su 2018 Atlas Obscura article by Anika Burgess 2017 Atlas Obscura article by Anika Burgess 2012 The Met article by Barbara Drake Boehm Medieval Times Go check out our friends over at the Cheers Big Ears podcast. Check out the Franconia Sculpture Park that Lindsay mentioned in the episode. Get your groceries and essentials delivered in as fast as 1 hour via Instacart. Free delivery on your first 3 orders. Min $10 per order. Terms apply. Become a member on Buy Me A Coffee for as little as $1/month to support the show. You can write to us at: Ye Olde Crime Podcast, PO Box 341, Wyoming, MN 55092. Join the conversation over at the Cultiv8 Discord and join the Olde Crimers Cubby to chat with us and other listeners of the show. Leave us a rating and review on Apple Podcasts, Podchaser, Spotify, Podcast Addict, Audible, or Goodpods! Don’t forget to follow us on Twitter, Instagram, Threads, Facebook, TikTok, and YouTube. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices