Brother Richard returns for our annual Christmas chat. We explore the idea of the wild man and, perhaps, the dogman/werewolf being an even more savage, wilder version of our modern wild man. We also discuss Saint Christopher and the cynocephalic saints – those who are pictured with dog heads; werewolves; Saint Patrick’s and Saint Natalis’ werewolf legends; the woodwose; Christmas wild men; and more.

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Episode artwork by Timothy:

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Strange Familiars Curiosity of the Week #137: Pine Cone Elf

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Intro and background music by Stone Breath. You can find more at http://stonebreath.bandcamp.com

The closing songs are:

1. The Curse of Saint Natalis by Stone Breath from Witch Tree Prophets: https://stonebreath.bandcamp.com/album/witch-tree-prophets

2. The Holly Crown by Stone Breath from Knotwork: https://stonebreath.bandcamp.com/album/knotwork

3. Chistmastime Will Soon Be Over by Stone Breath from Knotwork: https://stonebreath.bandcamp.com/album/knotwork

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