There’s something wonderful about animal companions in fantasy, magical or not. We’d love to do a deep dive into why these friendly critters capture our hearts, the various types of animals usually found in fantasy stories, and examining how the fantasy genre’s relationship with animals has evolved over the decades.

Unfortunately, this is not that episode.

If you’ve ever been captivated by the majestic beauty of a wooly coo, wondered about the logistics of riding a giant snake into battle, or been curious about the myriad of deadly creatures lurking in Australia… you’re welcome.

And if not? Don’t say you weren’t warned.

Books Mentioned:

• Wyrd Sisters by Terry Pratchett
• An Elderly Lady Is Up to No Good by Helene Tursten
• Fate of the Fallen by Kel Kade
• A Boy and His Dog at the End of the World by C.A. Fletcher
• The King Must Die by Mary Renault
• Threadbare by Andrew Seiple
• Off Leash by Daniel Potter
• The Ninth Rain by Jen Williams
• Worm by wildbow
• The Wandering Inn by Pirateaba
• Watership Down by Richard Adams
• River of Teeth by Sarah Gailey
• Dawn of Wonder by Jonathan Renshaw
• Steel Crow Saga by Paul Krueger
• Cage of Eden by Yoshinobu Yamada

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• Intro: “The Legend of Iya” courtesy of https://philter.no
• Outro: “A Quest Unfolds” courtesy of https://philter.no

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