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97. "Of Ghostes and Spirites, Walking by Night" Part 2
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In this episode, Matt concludes his discussion of Ludwig Lavatar’s 16th-century book on Protestant Demonology, Of Ghostes and Spirites Walking by Night. In this part, we learn that ghosts are actually demons, that Medieval and late Roman sorcerers got up to some freaky stuff, and that Bulgaria was once ruled by a werewolf. We also find that Lavatar has a rather upsetting yet mundane explanation as to why God allows evil spirits to torment people. Ghosthropology is a part of the KMMA Media Podcasting Network. For sources, transcripts, and a full back catalog of episodes, visit kmmamedia.com/podcasts/ghosthropology-podcast/ Connect with the show! Facebook: www.facebook.com/ghosthropology Instagram: www.instagram.com/ghosthropod YouTube: www.youtube.com/@ghosthropology Email: [email protected] Support us on Patreon: www.patreon.com/c/ghosthropology
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In this episode, Matt concludes his discussion of Ludwig Lavatar’s 16th-century book on Protestant Demonology, Of Ghostes and Spirites Walking by Night. In this part, we learn that ghosts are actually demons, that Medieval and late Roman sorcerers got up to some freaky stuff, and that Bulgaria was once ruled by a werewolf. We also find that Lavatar has a rather upsetting yet mundane explanation as to why God allows evil spirits to torment people. Ghosthropology is a part of the KMMA Media Podcasting Network. For sources, transcripts, and a full back catalog of episodes, visit kmmamedia.com/podcasts/ghosthropology-podcast/ Connect with the show! Facebook: www.facebook.com/ghosthropology Instagram: www.instagram.com/ghosthropod YouTube: www.youtube.com/@ghosthropology Email: [email protected] Support us on Patreon: www.patreon.com/c/ghosthropology
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