Today we will be exploring the tale of Sir Gawain and the Green Knight. A great piece of Arthurian lore that covers multiple themes from Honesty, chivalry, temptation, seduction and human nature. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Today we take a look at the Seven Deadly Sins with one main goal, to find out why they were considered so deadly. In order to uncover their origins we must examine how and why they came to exist. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Today we take a look the Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse, Conquest, War, Famine and Death. We examine who are they are and what they represent using information from the book of revelation and the book of ezekiel. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Today we finally return to Dante's Divine Comedy with Purgatorio, having covered Inferno and due to very very popular demand we are now tagging along with Dante and Virgil as they travel through Purgatory. Join us on this wild adventure and we take another look into the wild mind of Dante Alighieri. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Today we explore the queen of Olympus herself, Hera! We take a look at the domains and worship surrounding Hera, as well as the many stories she appears in. The story of how she married Zeus, her involvements in the story of Jason and his hunt for the golden fleece, her hatred for Heracles, how she played a large role in starting the Trojan war and of course the treatment of Zeus' many lovers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Today Mythology & Fiction Explained explores the worst punishments of Greek mythology that were dished out to kings and regular mortals alike. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Mermaids - Today we take a look at the stories behind Mermaids from Greek mythology, Mesopotamian mythology, Russian & British folklore. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The book of Enoch is a religious text that covers Angels, Demons, Giants and even the events surrounding the great flood. Today we take a look at the book of the Watchers which discusses the angels fall from grace. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Today we explore the numerous legends surrounding Vampire folklore from all around the world. As we attempt to draw a conclusion as to why Vampires in fiction today differ so greatly from the Vampires of old. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Today we explore the seven princes of hell using a classification written by Peter Binsfeld based on the seven deadly sins. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Prince Ivan has freed the evil sorcerer Koschei the immortal, now he must embark on a quest to save his wife and defeat a sorcerer who cannot be killed. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Today we take a look at the first part of the Divine Comedy... Dante's inferno. We journey through the nine circles of hell with Dante and Virgil as they try to escape with the ultimate goal of making it to paradise. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Dark World is our very own series of short horror stories that feature all sorts of creatures and monsters from folklore all around the world. Today in Dark World episode 2 Curse of the Wendigo, our protagonist Chase struggles with his own personal demons while what he believes to be a Wendigo stalks his family. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Today we explore the stories behind the Satyr and Faun as they appeared in both Greek and Roman mythology. We take a look at the different types and how the two differed in appearance and personality. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Today we take a look at a tribe of fierce warrior women that the ancient Greeks referred to as the Amazons. An isolated tribe of warrior women who were very accustomed to the spartan way of life, they had many queens and took part in a many wars as they could but were they even women to begin with? We take a look at who they were, where they came from and where in Greek mythology they were mentioned. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Today we take a look at some of the most popular strange locations that appear in the work of H.P Lovecraft and the Cthulhu mythos. These include Arkham, a hub for the supernatural. Innsmouth, the sleepy fishing town where the deep ones hide. Dunwhich, the home of a true terror. The Nameless City, home to a mysterious race of reptiles. Carcosa, the ruins of a once great city. Hyperborea, a harsh and unforgiving frozen wasteland. R'lyeh the underwater city where the great Cthulhu slumbers. Learn ...
Today we take a look at the fall of Lucifer and how he went from the most beautiful angel in heaven to a grotesque demon who ruled hell. We examine the references in biblical scriptures and how Lucifer and Satan became the same figure. We then take a look at how Lucifer and Satan are represented in two works of literature, Dante's Inferno and John Milton's Paradise Lost Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
In today's episode we take a look at some Greek mythology with Hestia, the Goddess of the Hearth & Sacrificial Flame. Hestia is one of the first six Olympian deities and perhaps the least mentioned because of her commitment to keeping the sacred hearth burning. We examine the few stories she appears in, how she was viewed in overall Greek religion, how her worship took place and why it was so important. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Today we take look at the history and alleged sighting involving New Jersey's most famous Cryptid, the Jersey Devil! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Today we take a look at some more Greek mythology with one of its most iconic deities... Poseidon lord of the sea! We examine the origins of his worship, the stories he appeared in and some of his many many children and lovers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Watch out boys and girls because he certainly knows if you've been naughty... In today's episode we examine the legend of the Christmas demon Krampus! We take a look at the influences and stories surrounding Krampus pre Christian era followed by the more modern Krampus figure used by the church to slowly phase out pagan practices. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
In today's episode we take a look at the stories behind a demon who comes to men in their dreams and feeds off them in order to sustain themselves and create more demons, the Succubus. This is an old episode but it's still one of my personal favourites as it covers some very interesting points in history regarding how the church viewed demons like the succubus, it also includes a pope who claimed to have slept with a succubus so what more could you ask for in terms of entertainment? Learn more a...
In today's episode we take a look at the giants of Greek mythology, their creation, battles, personalities and the most famous stories they appear in. The most famous of these stories being the Gigantomachy, the epic battle between gods and giants. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
In today's episode we explore the origins of the most legendary sea monster of all time, the Kraken! We take a look at it's mythical origins and how 19th and 20th century literature made sure it became one of the most notorious monsters in fiction. Even today it's rather strange how often the name and imagery still appears. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Today in this episode we take a look at a set of creatures that have become a staple in modern fantasy, Goblins. We examine their various origins from countries all around Europe and how they are represented in more modern forms of media. We also learn the true identity of our host, is he truly human? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Today we delve into some Slavic folklore with the tale of Baba Yaga the wild witch of the woods. In this episode we take a look at her many different depictions, origins and the classical stories that she appeared in. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Today we explore the many stories surrounding one of Greek Mythology's most iconic and misrepresented figures, Medusa. Was she always a monster? Perhaps an unfortunate victim who was in the wrong place at the wrong time? Or did the ancient Greeks view her as a protector who could keep evil away? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
