King Arthur: a tale of demon sex and dog-headed monsters

You may think of King Arthur as a chivalrous ruler, surrounded by noble knights, living in splendour in Camelot and setting out on amazing quests. However, that story originates from a late medieval account. Much more interesting is an earlier telling of the story, which is both weirder and more brutal, featuring dog-headed monsters and demon sex. Amy Jeffs, author of Arthur: A New Life, talks through this stranger side of Arthur with Dave Musgrove.

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