The Testament of Athammaus by Clark Ashton Smith

"The Testament of Athammaus" is a short story by Clark Ashton Smith that takes place in the fictional prehistoric setting of Hyperborea. The tale was first published in the October 1932 issue of Weird Tales Magazine, described as follows: "The state executioner's story of an incredible monstrosity that struck terror to an entire city." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices