Religion & Magic: Weirwoods (2014)

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Religion & Magic: Weirwoods (2014)

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Jan 30, 2014

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A deep look into the bloody eyes and mouths of the Heart Trees. Are the trees a conduit of the Old Gods or are the trees themselves the Old Gods? Bran's chapters give us endless clues, but there are also hidden references elsewhere. We bring it all together and break it all down. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy

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