He’s the swashbuckling fox of Southern California, a masked bandit who fights injustice with skill and swagger. In our Thanksgiving Special, meet the Curse of Capistrano, the lion-hearted legend himself, as he outwits his ruthless enemies and falls in love! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Merlin, foreseeing Camelot's doom linked to Lancelot and Guinevere's affair, attempts to separate the lovers through manipulation, including a deceptive letter to Guinevere. His schemes provoke Nimwe, Lancelot's adoptive mother, who, angered by his meddling, traps him in a tree, fulfilling his own prophecy. Despite Merlin's warnings, Lancelot and Guinevere reconcile with Nimwe's blessing, choosing to continue their love in secret, leaving Camelot's future and Merlin's fate intertwined.
Queen Guinevere, frustrated with Arthur, finds herself drawn to the newly arrived Sir Lancelot. Their initial mutual desire is complicated by Lancelot's loyalty and a quest to defeat an invisible dragon. Upon his return, a sorceress's deception leads to Lancelot mistakenly sleeping with an imposter Guinevere, causing him shame. This ignites the true affair, culminating in a chilling vision from Merlin foretelling disaster for Camelot due to their forbidden love.
After Pixar’s Coco, you may think you know The Day of the Dead. But the roots of this holiday can be traced back centuries, long before Mesoamerica spoke Spanish. Today, we’ll follow a king’s descent through the hellish levels of the Aztec underworld… until at last, he meets face-to-skull with the Lady of Death. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Stories of ghost ships are as old as mythology itself… This Halloween, we’re bringing life to one of the most famous of them all: the Flying Dutchman. It vanished sometime in the 1600s, only to reappear as a specter that foretells doom for anyone sailing along South Africa’s Cape of Good Hope — once known as “The Cape of Storms.” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Hanuman volunteers to rescue Sita from her prison high up in the mountains — but only Rama can defeat the evil that lurks there. He prepares to face off against the demon Ravana and his horde of Rakshasas in a battle of epic proportions, where only one can survive. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Rama, Sita, and Lakshmana arrive in the forest that is to be their home for the next 14 years. But they are not its only residents. Demons walk these woods. And when one falls in love with Rama, his rejection spurs her to call upon a greater evil: her big brother. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
He was the son born to defeat evil. She was the princess shackled by a curse. Together, Rama and Sita would rule a kingdom — if not for a promise made long ago. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
The Titans have been torn apart, their limbs scattered across multiple realities. They’ll never be whole again. But in the Underworld, another kind of brokenness has taken root in the heart of young Zagreus, the brooding son of Hades and Persephone. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Hades' story continues as we turn our attention from the Lord of Shades to the underworld he ruled — starting at its very bottom: the dreaded prison pits of Tartarus. This episode originally aired in October 2021. We’ll be back with a new episode next week — but in the meantime, enjoy! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Listeners, this week we’re sharing a classic episode from the Mythology archive on the Lord of Shades himself. Hades is one of the most famous gods in the Greek Pantheon, and possibly its most misunderstood. Today, we descend into the underworld, piecing together disparate stories and long-forgotten myths in an attempt to understand this grim ruler of the dead. Enjoy! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices...
Decades have passed since Fafner walked out of Valhalla with the Ring of Power. He has since transformed into a dragon, and holds the ring in his hoard. Wotan is playing the long game, scheming to take back the ring — whether to use it or destroy it, even he isn’t sure. This is our second episode on Richard Wagner’s epic opera cycle, Der Ring des Nibelungen. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices...
Before there was Tolkien’s The Lord of the Rings, there was Richard Wagner’s The Ring of Nibelung. Infused with ancient Norse and Germanic myths, the composer’s epic opera cycle deals in power, corruption, and uncontrollable destruction. At its center is a ring forged from the enchanted riches of the Rhine river. All who look upon it will do anything to possess it. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices...
Morgana le Fay schemes to protect Camelot from Queen Guinevere's prophesied downfall, leading her to trick and seemingly betray King Arthur. After a series of dramatic events, including an apparent assassination and a cursed gift, Arthur declares Morgana an enemy. Embracing her villainous path, Morgana sets her sights on destroying Camelot, just as Lancelot of the Lake arrives to stir new trouble.
This episode delves into the complex character of Morgana le Fay, King Arthur's powerful half-sister, as she uncovers Merlin's dark manipulations, including the murder of Arthur's son, Mordred. Feeling betrayed by both Merlin and Arthur's refusal to acknowledge her, Morgana embarks on an intricate scheme to expose Queen Guinevere's prophesied betrayal. She manipulates a knight, orchestrates Arthur's capture, and uses a well-placed lie to assert her value and secure her rightful place in Camelot's court.
Blood spills in the Garden of Eden. Sin and Death have merged the worlds of Chaos and Paradise, unleashing horrors never seen before. As Satan enjoys the fruits of his labor, Adam and Eve are guided out into a fallen world. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
The Angels of Paradise are called upon to protect the Garden of Eden — and its two innocent occupants — from an intruder: none other than Satan himself. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Welcome to Hell. Satan has fallen, imprisoned alongside his treacherous allies. His arduous journey to escape will reunite him with Sin and introduce him to his progeny, Death. And then it’s out of Hell — and into Chaos. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
High up in the heavens, a kingdom celebrates a new creation. But there is one who won’t partake in the revelry. Instead, he plots. Lucifer has a curiosity he can’t ignore, and he’ll do anything to satisfy it. Even if it takes a rebellion. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
King Arthur seeks an alliance with King Leodegrant and falls for Princess Guinevere, but his happiness is immediately clouded by Merlin's dark revelations about his incestuous past and a hidden son, Mordred. While Arthur prepares for his wedding and the establishment of the Knights of the Round Table, Merlin takes drastic, deceptive measures to eliminate the perceived threat of Mordred, and a disastrous quest by Sir Gawain further tests the nascent order. The episode explores themes of destiny, moral compromise, and the challenging path to establishing a virtuous kingdom.
Eshu is a sly trickster who craves chaos. But when he finds himself without any gods to dupe, he convinces the Sun and Moon to switch houses — and reverse the order of the day. Unfortunately for Eshu, his move makes the Supreme God supremely unhappy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
For centuries, scholars have debated the nature of Achilles and Patroclus’ relationship. The 2004 movie “Troy” cast them as cousins. What if they were actually lovers? This week, their rivalry-romance heats up, and a mysterious enemy reveals themselves. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Before he was a great warrior of Greek mythology, Achilles was a boy still learning his own strength under the tutelage of the centaur Chiron. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Two monks are cursed after drinking from the mystical Child and Mother River. The Monkey King faces off against his demon impostor. Countdown to the CULTS book release! Parcast’s first book hits shelves July 12th. It’s an unflinching exploration of shame, secrecy, power, exploitation, and destruction. Learn more at www.parcast.com/cults ! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices...
This episode delves into the Arthurian legend as King Arthur, accompanied by Merlin, visits the hidden realm of Avalon after breaking his sword, Caliburn. There, the enigmatic Lady of the Lake, Nimwe, guides Arthur through profound lessons on leadership, fear, and the complexities of power. Simultaneously, Merlin pursues the vengeful Lady Morgause, who practices dark magic and plots to use her unborn child to usurp Arthur's throne, revealing a deeper evil threatening Britannia.
They set out to avenge their father. By the end, they’ll discover their cosmic destiny. Parcasters, we have exciting news! Our first book hits bookshelves July 12th. Don’t miss this chilling summer read that takes you deep into the darkest sides of human nature. Learn more and grab your copy at www.parcast.com/cults ! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices...
A ballgame with the ancient Lords of Death will determine the fate of the Hero Twins, two teen gods from Mayan legend who are still discovering the limits of their power. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Delve into the captivating legend of Atlantis, from its divine origins as a utopian society founded by Poseidon's children to its eventual downfall. Hear the dramatic tale of siblings Bahador, Hussani, and Kisa, whose conflicting visions for Atlantis lead to a devastating civil war and challenge the will of the gods. This episode vividly narrates Bahador's relentless ambition, his brutal conquests, and the divine wrath that ultimately submerges the magnificent city beneath the waves forever, revealing the profound allegory behind one of history's most enduring mysteries.
After decisively winning the Battle of Betagrain, a young King Arthur struggles with the weight of his crown, finding fleeting solace in a forbidden encounter with Lady Morgaze. A prophetic dream interpreted by Merlin reveals a terrible sin, prompting the wizard's deep concern for Arthur's future. The king then faces a defiant Knight of the Fountain, resulting in a surprising defeat and the shattering of his sacred sword, Caliburn, forcing Merlin to seek mystical aid for Arthur's troubled spirit.
In legends from Hawaii and New Zealand, a powerful beast tries to force marriage upon Hina of Hilo — goddess of the moon and mother to Maui. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
