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A boozy dive into mythology, legends, and folklore. Every week we pour a drink and dive into a new story from around the world. Hear fresh takes on classic myths and learn new stories from around the world, served up over ice by two tipsy history geeks. New episodes every Wednedsay!
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Myths and Legends

Jason Weiser, Carissa Weiser, Nextpod

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Jason Weiser and Carissa Weiser tell stories from myths, legends, and folklore that have shaped cultures throughout history. Some, like the stories of Aladdin, King Arthur, and Hercules are stories you think you know, but with surprising origins. Others are stories you might not have heard, but really should. All the stories are sourced from world folklore, but retold for modern ears. These are stories of wizards, knights, Vikings, dragons, princesses, and kings from the time when the world ...
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Mosaic presents Living Myth, a podcast with Michael Meade, renowned mythologist and storyteller. Meade presents mythic stories that offer uniquely insightful and wise ways of understanding the current dilemmas of the world we live in. Living Myth proposes that genuine solutions to the complex and intractable problems of our world require both transcendent imagination and cohering, transformative narratives.
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The most entertaining and enraging stories from mythology told casually, contemporarily, and (let's be honest) sarcastically. Greek and Roman gods did some pretty weird (and awful) things. Liv focuses on Greek and Roman mythology's (mis)treatment of women, the wild things the gods did, and the all around incredible minds of the ancient world. Gods, goddesses, heroes, monsters, and everything in between. Regular episodes every Tuesday, conversations with authors and scholars or readings of an ...
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Skeleton Keys

Torri Yates-Orr, John Bucher

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SKELETON KEYS is a podcast dedicated to unlocking the mysteries of mythology and history in pop culture. Each episode is a skeleton key to unlock a particular artist, film, comic or other popular art through myth and history. Hosts, Torri Yates-Orr is an African American Historian and John Bucher is a Mythologist. Together, they take a look at the people, places, and events happening in culture in order to mine out a deeper meaning, having a ton of fun along the way.
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Mythologies of the World

Mythologies of the World

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Mythologies of the World will talk about some different mythologies. Also Mythologies of the World will help simplify it if there is any difficulty in understanding. Cover art photo provided by Saketh Garuda on Unsplash: https://unsplash.com/@sakethgaruda
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This is the Myths Your Teach Hated, a weekly podcast where I tell the stories of cultures around the world in all of their original, bloody, uncensored glory. Modern tellings of these stories have become dry and dusty, but I’ll be trying to breathe new life into them. These stories are NSFW.
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Folklore: Beliefs, traditions & culture of the people. Traditional folklore themes from around the world. An accessible podcast ranked in the top 0.5% of shows globally, bringing free access to many of the world's experts in folklore, authors, broadcasters and more.
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Once upon a time, many centuries ago, the veil between the realms of the mortal and the divine was nonexistent. Knowledge and information flowed freely, and the gods eagerly imbued their wisdom to all of their followers. After a time, mortals developed a desire for independence, and a young hero found a way to build a barrier that no divine voice could penetrate. Undeterred, the gods patiently waited until they discovered a rather unorthodox solution for their communication conundrum. Mortal ...
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The Vedic Universe is about the structure of our universe as described in “The Srimad Bhagavatham”, a sacred book of the Hindus. It not only includes the heavens but also the netherworld. I first drew a pictorial version of this universe that later helped me to write and talk about it.
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Between the Worlds Podcast

Amanda Yates Garcia, Carolyn Pennypacker Riggs

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Join us Between the Worlds as we discuss tarot, psychology, mythology, pop culture, witchcraft, magic, art, and history with host Amanda Yates Garcia and a series of special guests. Music and production by Carolyn Pennypacker Riggs. (Looking for the podcast Strange Magic? You can find those episodes here as well. Just scroll down, Strange Magic episodes begin with the acronym SM. If you'd like to read our statement on the end of that podcast, please see the show notes of episode BTW 28: Ace ...
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"The Multiverse Memoirs" is a fan-made show that delves into the lore and history of characters from the Magic: The Gathering multiverse. It explores characters with limited information, sometimes incorporating creative liberties and stretching the truth for entertainment. The show combines fan content with elements of established canon and is intended purely for entertainment.
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LukeLore

Luke Greensmith

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Have you ever been taught mythology by a very polite British sasquatch? Now's your chance! Join producer and screenwriter Luke Greensmith as he explores folklore from around the world.
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Have you ever wondered "What is a Viking?", "Were Vikings tattooed?" or "Did they ever REALLY use the Blood Eagle? If so, then this is the right podcast for YOU. In this podcast, follow along Daniel Farrand's (Owner of Horns of Odin) journey as he tries to make sense of the complex history of the Viking Age and Nordic Mythology, through easy to digest, funny, natural (and often very honest) conversations. Daniel is joined by Co-Host (and in house archaeologist) Margrethe Havgar, as the pair ...
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Step into the captivating world of history with "The Forgotten Timeline," a podcast that takes you on an immersive journey through the annals of time. Join us as we unravel the rich tapestry of human civilization, exploring the stories, events, and individuals that have shaped our world. In each episode, we dive deep into a different era, culture, or pivotal moment in world history, shedding light on the triumphs, challenges, and enduring legacies that continue to resonate today. From the an ...
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Mythillogical is the podcast where two enthusiasts of mythology, history and folklore try and make sense of the wide variety of fantastic tales told by cultures around the world. We discuss why the same idea can show up in the mythology of cultures on opposite sides of the world, what real events can inspire superstition and folklore, how stories can completely change over time, and where possible try to figure out what could have inspired people to dream up dragons, demons, gods and monster ...
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What makes Norse mythology "norse"? Why does Thor kill giants? What do the myths tell us about Loki's gender identity? The world of popular media is always happy to provide a modernized re-telling of ancient stories with a heavy scoop of creative license, but on "Norse Mythology: The Unofficial Guide", we'll dive into the original tales directly from the sources and learn together from experts in the field about what these stories really mean and how they would have affected the lives of the ...
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A unique view of mythology ... Imagine: Ancient Greek gods in the modern world ... Were the Greek gods no more than myths? Modern scholars say so. What if they're wrong? ... Join best selling author and mythologist Patrick Garner as he explores the Greek gods — Zeus, Apollo, Artemis, Aphrodite, Athena, Poseidon, Ares and many others — and offers rare insights into who these divine beings were — and uniquely, what became of them! Heard in more than 188 countries, Garner's Greek Mythology is n ...
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Be Mythical

Lian Brook-Tyler & Jonathan Wilkinson: Be Mythical

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The Be Mythical podcast is a top 1.5% globally ranked show for old souls in this new world to be inspired, guided, and activated by deep, soul-stirring explorations with remarkable thinkers, wisdom keepers, visionaries, and healers about how to overcome the greatest challenge of your life… To become your unique medicine and actualise your own soul’s myth. Old souls are the ones who came here in these crazy modern times to do vital work in service of Spirit and their communities… typically as ...
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The Half-Blood Happy Hour

Zach Bigelbach, Gabrielle German, Lucy Adame, Noah James, Magnus Lewis

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Welcome to The Half-Blood Happy Hour! A biweekly Dungeons & Dragons actual play podcast where a group of delightful demigods dive into a world where the mythologies of the world come to life. Join our players as they embark on an adventure to unlock the mysteries of gods and monsters in the modern world!
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What would the history of our world be if we only had our imagination to explain it? Main Street Mythology is an urban-fantasy audio drama that explores city life through the legends of a modern pantheon of gods.
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Welcome to The Leigh Lyle-Toal Effect. Focusing on world events, conspiracy theories, true crime, alien phenomenon, mythology and topics suggested by you the listeners. Guests will be like minded people and experts to help us get further in sight. This will all take place in a very relaxed, non judgemental environment.
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The Hidden Djinn

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Around the world, and throughout history, billions of people have believed in an entire race of creatures known as the djinn. Ancient, powerful, and hidden from the human eye, djinn lore spans continents and centuries. Join host Rabia Chaudry every week as she takes you into the world you never even knew existed, the world of the Hidden Djinn.
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Faust Checho dives down the rabbit hole with a menagerie of mind blowing humans from authors to mystics, physicists, futurists, technologists, ufologists and everyone in between... pulling back the veil of a brave new world.
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Become an expert on all things audiobooks! Check in with Jeff and Kevin for the best audiobooks to listen too, where to find them, and book summaries to help you get caught up on all the classics and new releases. In a world where success is linked to reading, this podcast is your shortcut to the world of audiobooks.
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Step into a world where magic weaves through the fabric of everyday life with Magickal Short Stories. Each episode of this enchanting podcast brings you a unique, spellbinding tale of magic and mystery. From ancient witchcraft to contemporary urban enchantments, Magickal Short Stories explores the limitless realms of the imagination through the art of storytelling. Join us as we delve into stories of mystical adventures, magical creatures, and spells that change the course of destiny. Perfec ...
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The Wanderer. This is a podcast for Anglo-Saxon Heathenism, history and mythology. We will discuss subjects such as Yggdrasil, the world tree, the Anglo Saxon Runes, The people who were alive at the time when Heathenism was the only religion open to them, how the people worshipped their gods, and which gods were most popular to different sections of Anglo Saxon Society. This is a PayPal link if anyone wants to donate a dollar or a pound to help keep the podcast going. If you would like to su ...
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Today we're discussing another giant snake from mythology! (How many of these are there, anyway?) 🔥 Secure Your Posters Before They're Gone! https://meremortals.store ► Messed Up Origins™ Socials! » TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@messeduporigins » Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/messeduporigins/ » Facebook Fan Page: https://facebook.com/TheRe…
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In this week's episode, Dan and Margrethe sit down with Joshua Rood, who is not only the vocalist for the Icelandic black metal band Nexion but is also a Norse religion expert who is here to talk all about Týr, the Norse god of war. ------------------------------------------------ Follow Joshua on Instagram: @josua_hrodgeir Follow Nexion on Instagr…
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Every story needs a villain, and Egyptian mythology has Set. But is he really just a villain? We explore his multifaceted domains, his motivations, and the worst salad story you’ve ever heard. Content Warning: This episode contains conversations about or mentions of death, murder, sexual content, sexual assault, colonization, infidelity, eye injury…
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The story of the laidly worm is all about the costs and benefits of kissing dragons on the mouth. The creature is Topielec, and it might just make or break your video game franchise and/or book. --- Sponsors: For a limited time, Home Chef is offering our listeners 18 free meals! Go to https://homechef.com/legendsfam --- Music: "Gene's Waltz" by Blu…
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“You know what she could have been? A goddamn valkyrie!” Special guest Kelsey Dody “escapes” from Bunker 9 to join the show on the main feed to discuss the divine twins! No, the other divine twins: Freyr and Freyja! Other topics include the struggle to pronounce symbols not used in American English, Freyr being down so bad he rejects traditional so…
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In this episode with post-colonial astrologer Alice (AKA Ace) Sparkly Kat, we discuss the meaning of Venus in the Fire Signs and rendezvous with the Page of Wands, awakener of inspiration, exultation of salamanders, awkward definer of boundaries. When this card comes up in a reading, it's a sign that there's a new opportunity that wants to be seize…
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Surprise! Liv answers even more listener questions because there were too many and they were too good. Remember you can submit your question for the next Q&A episode(s) anytime at mythsbaby.com/questions Help keep LTAMB going by subscribing to Liv's Patreon for bonus content! CW/TW: far too many Greek myths involve assault. Given it's fiction, and …
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In one of our occasional Folklore in the Field episodes, recorded live at events, Folklore Podcast creator and host Mark Norman is joined by Bronte Schiltz for a discussion of representations of the ghost on television. This interview was recorded at the UK Ghost Story Festival 2024 at the Museum of Making in Derby, UK. To support the Folklore Podc…
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Our Delightful Demigods are scattered. Fate is fickle, pulling the strings to bring our party towards conflict in order to protect their camp, each other, and the last Oracle. Theme Song by Doc Harbor. Follow Us! Instagram and tiktok: @halfbloodhappyhour Twitter: @HB_Happy_Hour Join Our Patreon: patreon.com/halfbloodhappyhour Get some Half-Blood Ha…
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55: FOOL’S GOLD | The Tallano Gold Myth, Part 1 This gold rush is a WILD one! In this episode, we talk about one of the conspiracy theories that rocked the imagination of Filipinos for years–most especially in the last Presidential election. Have you heard of the myth of the Tallano Gold? Hundreds of thousands of metric tons of gold that are suppos…
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Award-winning film director and producer Caroline Cory @OMniumUniverse beams in to talk about ESP, UFO phenomena, and making movies that capture unexplained alien activity and extraterrestrial portals on episode 168 of the Far Out with Faust podcast. Caroline Cory is an award-winning filmmaker, executive producer and founder of Omnium Media. As a c…
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On this episode, Michael Meade tells an old story of someone who follows a dream that leads to being stripped down and stuck, before it unfolds a path to healing and wholeness. Stories and dreams are about the mysteries of life. And penetrating the mysteries requires a different kind of vision and a different understanding than what we use to negot…
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What lurks in the unfathomable depths of Loch Ness? This time we dive into the mystery of the famous monster, from mythical creatures of Scotland, to the sightings that gave birth to the legend we know today. https://www.patreon.com/theHistocrat https://bsky.app/profile/thehistocrat.bsky.social Mythillogical logo + Thumbnail art by Ettore Mazza. Yo…
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This week on MYTH, we’re journeying deep into the Brazilian jungle for a story about a tiger (who definitely shouldn’t be in Brazil). You’ll discover that tigers make bad farmers, that they make worse employers, and that they really can’t trust rabbits. Then, in Gods and Monsters, those same rabbits will learn that some things are better than a tai…
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The Greek Gods were quick to punish any mere mortal who insulted them... but what about when mere mortals insulted each other? The murderers, the thieves, the adulterers? Well, they had to atone in their own brutal ways – and today I'll explain how. 🔥 Secure Your Posters Before They're Gone! https://meremortals.store ► Messed Up Origins™ Socials! »…
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Liv answers more listener questions, featuring myth, history, and lots of educated rambling! Help keep LTAMB going by subscribing to Liv's Patreon for bonus content! CW/TW: far too many Greek myths involve assault. Given it's fiction, and typically involves gods and/or monsters, I'm not as deferential as I would be were I referencing the real thing…
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In this conversation, Kevin and Jeff discuss the book 'The Legend of Sleepy Hollow' by Washington Irving. They talk about the origins of the book and its author, the setting and characters, the absence of dialogue, and the suspenseful and atmospheric storytelling. They also highlight the theme of the unknown and the power of imagination in creating…
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In this week's episode, Dan sits down with Connor S. Wyrdstaef. He is a historical reenactor who specialises in researching what life was like in Anglo-Saxon Britain. ------------------------------------------------ Subscribe to Connor on YouTube: @thefyrdsman9590 Follow the Podcast on Instagram: @nordicmythologypodcast If you like what we do, and …
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In a world that's rapidly changing in ways that can feel chaotic and threatening, it becomes easy to feel diminished, lost and small. Although it is common now to feel like nothing but a speck in a vast, accidental universe; we only feel truly small when we lose our sense of soul. Small and insignificant as we may feel at times, we carry within our…
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400 episodes. Wow. We decided for this one to talk about something that has captured our interests since before Spirits was even the thing - the Oneida Community. We talk about the Second Great Awakening, the Burned Over District, and the result: A well-known silver company. Content Warning: This episode contains conversations about or mentions of …
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We finish up the story of Bard with that of his son, Gest, which includes bloody Christmas parties, fun new games for you and your friends will try* and what happens when you forsake everyone and everything you know and love (spoiler: it doesn’t go well). The creature is Sega, a cute little bird who is very, very angry. Disclaimer: https://myths.li…
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Send over your dead SMS messages. Greetings, listeners. I tried my best. I wanted to leave this podcast. Nobody wanted to hear me complain. I couldn't get anyone to cooperate with me. Despite all of my setbacks, though, Hades wouldn't allow me to go. What kind of nonsense is this? Knowing what I know about him, I decided it was best not to argue.…
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This week’s show is with Jessica DiRuzza MFT. Jessica is a depth psychotherapist, astrologer, and teacher, as well as a wife, and badass mama. For over 15 years, she has worked lovingly and collaboratively with individuals, couples, and groups on their embodied transformative journeys. Her life’s calling is to integrate the insights and wisdom of a…
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EPISODE 54: ISANG TANONG, ISANG SAGOT (Answering the Top Questions about Philippine Mythology on Google) NOTE: A BONUS extended version of the ep (20 mins more!) going over top Philippine superstitions will be available to subscribers on Spotify and Patreon supporters. Watch out for it! Who is the most powerful god in Philippine Mythology? How was …
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Liv answers listener questions, featuring myth, history, and a little bit about ancient Greek dialects! More questions will be answered on Friday's episode. Help keep LTAMB going by subscribing to Liv's Patreon for bonus content! CW/TW: far too many Greek myths involve assault. Given it's fiction, and typically involves gods and/or monsters, I'm no…
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Today’s episode is a joint release with Danica Boyce of Fair Folk Podcast to mark Lughnasa. It’s been a few years since Danica and I last guested on each other’s podcasts, during which time our work has evolved and changed, we’ve started collaborating and Danica has moved to Scotland. So it was about time for a catch up. On this episode we take the…
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What really happened on 9/11 — and who was behind the collapse of the Twin Towers? Host Faust Checho continues uncovering the truth behind the September 11, 2001 attacks on episode 167 of the Far Out with Faust podcast. In Part 2 of this series, Faust dives into evidence that contradicts and exposes flaws in the mainstream narrative surrounding the…
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Liv speaks with Alexandra Sills (of Gladiator episodes fame) about the origins of the Olympic Games. Spoilers: the ancient Greeks were a wild bunch. Read more from Alexandra at Bad Ancient and Working Classicists. Help keep LTAMB going by subscribing to Liv's Patreon for bonus content! CW/TW: far too many Greek myths involve assault. Given it's fic…
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Animal Farm by George Orwell is an allegory of the 1917 Russian Revolution, depicting a farm where animals rise up against their human oppressors. The book explores themes of power, corruption, and the manipulation of history. The pigs, who initially led the revolution, gradually became tyrannical and rewrote the commandments to suit their own agen…
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