The Meaning of Pigs (with Dolly Jørgensen)
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Content warning: This episode contains references to animal slaughter, antisemitism, and injury to children. Listener discretion is advised.
Joe and Ollie continue their deep-dive into the history of pigs with Professor Dolly Jørgensen (University of Stavanger, Norway). This time, we explore the symbolism of pigs: from their significance in our myths and religious texts, to their use as a foil for thinking through what it is to be human.
Delve deeper into Dolly's work in her book, The Medieval Pig: https://boydellandbrewer.com/9781837651689/the-medieval-pig/
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