🎙️ Hello, Afro Mythos family! It's Solomon and Adwoa here :) and we're thrilled to bring another captivating episode of our podcast. This week, we're joined by a remarkably talented guest, Abubakar Salim—an actor, voice artist, and game develo
Vodou - The Spirit of Freedom and Unity in Haiti. A melting pot of various African religious traditions, Vodou emerged as a beacon of hope and a tool for liberation in the heart of Saint-Domingue, now Haiti. It played a pivotal role in uniting
In this episode we go over the definition of 'African Mythology' and take you across the continent was we cover some pantheons from each region. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Its a new season so join us as we reminisce about what got us into African mythology in the first place... oh and if you are starting with this episode, Run it back to the last season (S2) because you will want to be up to date with all the goo
This episode of Afro Mythos transports you to the mystical realms of ancestral spirits and the fascinating beliefs about the afterlife, deeply woven into the fabric of various African cultures. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more in
Sit back and immerse yourself as we weave tales of ancient deities who rule over the earth, the crops, and all the wild things that flourish under the African sun. From the grain goddesses to the rain gods, these mythological figures teach us a
This is a special guest episode where we feature in DeMythifying the podcast and share how our fascination led us to paint these epic tales, bringing an overlooked mythos to the forefront. We discuss our comprehensive research process, the thri
In honour of Mother's Day, we explore the vital role of mothers in African mythology and culture. From powerful goddesses to nurturing caretakers, mothers have shaped the cultural values and beliefs of countless African societies. Join us as we
Love is in the air! Or is it? Throughout history, a range of cultures have developed their own ways for explaining love. Join us as we discuss various legends involving African deities and love, love, love. Enjoy! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com
Siblings…sometimes they can be your bestie and you can work together to save your father from being swallowed by a fish. Other times, you’re fighting to the death for a woman. Either way, you’re stuck with them!Join us as we tell you about a si
Just about every culture in the world mentions the sun and all the different gifts that it brings, from light to heat and even life itself. Join us as we discuss various sun deities in African Mythology. Enjoy! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/pr
Hermes, Anansi, Eshu, Loki. What do these figures have in common? Tricksters play an important role in mythology, they appear in almost every pantheon. So join us as we tell you about a few tricksters in African Mythology! You may have heard of
In this minisode, we tell the origin story of Ramanga a fierce and manipulative Vampire (as told in the Unofficial White Wolf Wiki.)Enjoy! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Who or what comes to mind when you think of the word Vampire? Count Dracula? Are you Team Edward or Team Jacob? Do you wish you knew more about African Vampires? Well, today is your lucky day because we will be telling you about some of the mos
In our minisodes, we tell stories that listeners email in ([email protected]) and various African folktales and legends! Enjoy! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
When we say the word ‘Fairy’ who or what do you think of? Tinkerbell, The Fairy Godmother, The Tooth Fairy? Well, we will be unlocking a whole new world of the amazing, wonderful and sometimes terrifying African Fairies. Enjoy! Hosted on Acast.
It's the first ever minisode! We read some amazing first-hand stories inspired by the topic of the week! To submit a story, email us at [email protected] Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Did the episode title catch your eye? Well then...press play and take a deep dive with us into the underwater world of Africa’s most popular mermaid…Mami Wata. Enjoy!Have you ever encountered a mermaid or even Mami Wata before? Are you a Mamisi