In the 9th century famed Carolingian theologian Ratramnus was written a letter enquiring as to whether the Cynocephaly (the Dog-headed men) had souls. Here we bring you his considered response, taking into account the many different examples of creatures on earth known to him at that time.
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Do the Dog-Headed Men Have Souls? // Letter from 9th Century Monk // Primary Source
