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Weird Tales Radio Show #35: Michaelmas plus the Patron Saint of Sorcerers and Viking squirrels - 27th September 2018

28/9/2018

Episode #35 - 27th September of the Weird Tales Radio Show podcast (available on iTunes, Spotify etc) looks at the folklore surrounding Michaelmas – did you know it was once known as "Pack Rag Day"? Plus we meet St Cyprian, the patron saint of sorcerers and witches – and ask how did he get that gig? We also remember the TV series Bewitched and learn why the Vikings’ squirrels were to be avoided.

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Weird Tales Radio Show #35: Michaelmas plus the Patron Saint of Sorcerers and Viking squirrels - 27th September 2018

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