Episodes

  • 014 - VIII PART 2 PART 5 Sawing the Old WomanSawing the Old Woman at Mid-Lent in Italy In France In Spain

    014 - VIII PART 2 PART 5 Sawing the Old WomanSawing the Old Woman at Mid-Lent in Italy In France In Spain
    Mar 4 2026
    In the third part of James Frazers groundbreaking twelve-volume series, The Golden Bough, we delve into the intriguing question of why the King of the Wood at Nemi must meet his end at the hands of his successor. This volume explores the chilling themes of human sacrifice, the mortality of gods, and the ritualistic slaying of divine kings and spirits. Join us as we unravel the superstitions that surround the concept of soul succession and the ancient practices that shaped traditional belief systems. - Summary by Leon Harvey
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    1 hr and 4 mins
  • 013 - VIII PART 1 THE KILLING OF THE TREE SPIRIT PART 1 The Whitsuntide Mummers The single combat of the K

    013 - VIII PART 1 THE KILLING OF THE TREE SPIRIT PART 1 The Whitsuntide Mummers The single combat of the K
    Mar 4 2026
    In the third part of James Frazers groundbreaking twelve-volume series, The Golden Bough, we delve into the intriguing question of why the King of the Wood at Nemi must meet his end at the hands of his successor. This volume explores the chilling themes of human sacrifice, the mortality of gods, and the ritualistic slaying of divine kings and spirits. Join us as we unravel the superstitions that surround the concept of soul succession and the ancient practices that shaped traditional belief systems. - Summary by Leon Harvey
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    1 hr and 12 mins
  • 012 - VII SUCCESSION TO THE SOUL Tendency of a custom of regicide to extinguish a royal family no bar to t

    012 - VII SUCCESSION TO THE SOUL Tendency of a custom of regicide to extinguish a royal family no bar to t
    Mar 4 2026
    In the third part of James Frazers groundbreaking twelve-volume series, The Golden Bough, we delve into the intriguing question of why the King of the Wood at Nemi must meet his end at the hands of his successor. This volume explores the chilling themes of human sacrifice, the mortality of gods, and the ritualistic slaying of divine kings and spirits. Join us as we unravel the superstitions that surround the concept of soul succession and the ancient practices that shaped traditional belief systems. - Summary by Leon Harvey
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    16 mins
  • 011 - VISACRIFICE OF THE KING'S SON Temporary kings sometimes related by blood to the royal family Aun Kin

    011 - VISACRIFICE OF THE KING'S SON Temporary kings sometimes related by blood to the royal family Aun Kin
    Mar 4 2026
    In the third part of James Frazers groundbreaking twelve-volume series, The Golden Bough, we delve into the intriguing question of why the King of the Wood at Nemi must meet his end at the hands of his successor. This volume explores the chilling themes of human sacrifice, the mortality of gods, and the ritualistic slaying of divine kings and spirits. Join us as we unravel the superstitions that surround the concept of soul succession and the ancient practices that shaped traditional belief systems. - Summary by Leon Harvey
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    1 hr and 9 mins
  • 010 - V TEMPORARY KINGS Annual abdication of kings and their places temporarily filled by nominal sovereig

    010 - V TEMPORARY KINGS Annual abdication of kings and their places temporarily filled by nominal sovereig
    Mar 4 2026
    In the third part of James Frazers groundbreaking twelve-volume series, The Golden Bough, we delve into the intriguing question of why the King of the Wood at Nemi must meet his end at the hands of his successor. This volume explores the chilling themes of human sacrifice, the mortality of gods, and the ritualistic slaying of divine kings and spirits. Join us as we unravel the superstitions that surround the concept of soul succession and the ancient practices that shaped traditional belief systems. - Summary by Leon Harvey
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    23 mins
  • 008 - III THE SLAYING OF THE KING IN LEGEND Story of Lancelot and the proffered kingdom in the High Histor

    008 - III THE SLAYING OF THE KING IN LEGEND Story of Lancelot and the proffered kingdom in the High Histor
    Mar 4 2026
    In the third part of James Frazers groundbreaking twelve-volume series, The Golden Bough, we delve into the intriguing question of why the King of the Wood at Nemi must meet his end at the hands of his successor. This volume explores the chilling themes of human sacrifice, the mortality of gods, and the ritualistic slaying of divine kings and spirits. Join us as we unravel the superstitions that surround the concept of soul succession and the ancient practices that shaped traditional belief systems. - Summary by Leon Harvey
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    30 mins