Episode 11: Sol Cycle
In honor of the summer solstice, let's salute the sun and talk about some sun gods. You may know Helios and Ra, but what about Khepris and Kane? Liste...
Mythological Throwback Thursday
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Mythological Throwback Thursday, where we look through mythological figures, tales, and folklore to uncover the unusual, forgotten, or misunderstood bits of the stories we tell about our distant past.
Episode 10: Fantastic Cryptids & Where to Find Them
This week we dive into some of the world's favorite cryptids, as well as some lesser known but still excellent beasties. Loch Ness Monster? Check! Big...
Episode 9: Gotta Catch 'Em All, part 2
This is Part Two of our exploration of Pokémon myths, looking at the Japanese myths and lore behind some of our favorite pocket monsters.
Episode 8: Gotta Catch 'Em All, part 1
Ever wonder about the real-life myths and legends behind some of your favorite Pokémon? So did we! This is Part One of our exploration of Pokémon myth...
Episode 7: Beware of Ghost Dog
The last in our Game of Thrones mythology series, today we say goodbye to Game of Thrones and the heckin' good doggo Ghost. We explore the famous spec...
Episode 6: Never Wake a Sleeping Dragon
The second part of our series on Game of Thrones creatures, let's dive in to the history of Dragons. From their origins in Ancient Mesopotamia to thei...
Episode 5: Release the Kraken!
In honor of the ending of Game of Thrones, we'll be doing a three-episode run of Game of Thrones mythological creatures, starting with the Sigil of Ho...
Episode 4: April Showers Bring Rain Gods
April showers bring May flowers, but which gods bring the rain? We cover gods from ancient Yoruban, Aztec, Hawaiian, Chinese, and Egyptian traditions....
Episode 3: April Fool's, Based on a True Story
Ever wonder where April Fool's Day came from? In this episode, we'll tell you! Some of it's probably true, right?
Episode 2: Persephone, Queen of the Underworld
Kidnapped and tricked, Persephone is forced to spend a quarter of the year in the bleak Underworld. But each year when she returns, she brings the blo...