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The Forgotten Portuguese Utopia of El Rei D. Sebastião
In this episode, Lucas and Luna explore the strange and powerful myth of Sebastianism — the belief that Portugal's young King Sebastião, who vanished at the Battle of Alcácer-Quibir in 1578, would one day return to save the nation. They trace the origins of the legend, from the king's own messianic self-image to the disastrous crusade in North Africa that cost Portugal its independence. Lucas explains how the myth evolved over centuries, resurfacing in the Brazilian backlands with Antônio Conselheiro and the Canudos rebellion, and later inspiring Fernando Pessoa's poetry. They…
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