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

Amy Jeffs, author ofArthur: A New Life, talks through the stranger side of King Arthur You may think of King Arthur as a chivalrous ruler, surrounded by noble knights, living in splendour inCamelotand 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 ofArthur: A New Life, talks through this stranger side of Arthur with Dave Musgrove. David Musgrove is the content director at HistoryExtra