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In this episode we’ll meet the patron Saint of the Internet, a disembodied head that speaks, swan maidens, a Celtic goddess that strangles people with her hair, and more. And also learn about Halloween.The post MPC 031 : Halloween, Samhain, Al
In this episode we’ll explore just a few of the many various conceptions of the Underworld from around the world, and get a glimpse at the denizens of these lower realms.The post MPC 030 : The Underworld appeared first on The Mythology Podcast
Awoooooooo! In this episode, we’re going to get into some werewolf lore from Latvia, Iceland, Armenia, Argentina, and elsewhere. Almost every part of the globe has espoused a belief in were-creatures at some point or another, with werewolves be
The post MPC 028 : Haitian Vodou (Part 2) appeared first on The Mythology Podcast.
This episode looks at some of the history of Haiti and the events and circumstances that shaped the complex religious practice known as Vodou (or Voodoo or Vodun). We’ll also look a bit at the loa and tackle some of the popular misconceptions a
This episode looks at bees, hives, and honey in mythology and folklore. We’ll explore a bit of Ancient Egyptian magic, the birth of Zeus, a Hindu Bee Goddess, the origin of mead in the mythology of Finland, folk customs such as “telling the bee
In honor of the solstice, we’re going to take a look at some of the mythology and folklore surrounding Midsummer. This episode looks a bit at archeoastronomy, Zoroastrianism, pre-Christian pagan Midsummer traditions, and the journey of the sun.
This episode explores some of the curious lore surrounding babies born with “the caul”- part of the amniotic sac that occasionally covers a newborn’s head and shoulders at birth. The power of the caul was rumored to prevent drowning, bring good
Part 2 of Satan Through the Ages looks at the Devil as a character in folklore, both as trickster and tricked. Unfortunate souls make pacts with the devil, the devil attends a dance, mows the field of an angry farmer, and builds a bridge. We wi
Part 1 of “Satan Through the Ages” explores the origins and evolution of the Devil, or the idea of the Devil and evil in the world. From early Biblical texts through medieval times and the witch trials, into the Enlightenment, we will look at t
An introduction to some of the basic elements of Yoruba religion and mythology. We will look at the mythology behind the city of Ife, the importance of divination, and some of the Orishas in the Yoruba pantheon. Tales in this episode involve a
I got a chance to chat with DeeDee Chainey, one of the hosts of #FolkloreThursday on Twitter. #FolkloreThursday happens every Thursday and gives people from all over the world a space to connect and share ideas and stories related to folklore.
Plants were traditionally used for so many things: food, clothing, craft, shelter, and, of course, medicine. It seems natural, then, that a huge volume of plant lore has developed through the ages. We look at just a bit of it in this episode, i
Episode 18 of The Mythology Podcast explores some of the ancient riddles found in several mythological traditions from various parts of the world. In this episode we look at Sumerian riddles, the Sphinx, a battle of wits between Norse god Odin
I chat with artist Christopher Stoll about his upcoming art book, The Feminomicon, “a fantasy-art style bestiary of incredible female myths and monsters from around the world.” We discuss three particularly striking characters from the book: Th
In honor of The Year of the Monkey, as per the Chinese zodiac, we’ll be looking at some mythological monkeys in this episode of The Mythology Podcast.The post MPC 016 : Year of the Monkey appeared first on The Mythology Podcast.
Aztec mythology, ancient Rome, and Spanish Catholicism all come into play when looking at the history of this contemporary folk saint.The post MPC 015 : Santa Muerte appeared first on The Mythology Podcast.
In this episode of the Mythology Podcast, we’ll look at the character of Raven in the culture and mythology of indigenous people of the Pacific Northwest, Alaska, and parts of Siberia. Raven is a dynamic figure, and he plays a variety of roles:
Happy New Year! Since it is a good time to be thinking about “new beginnings,” I decided to do another episode on Creation Myths. We’ll look at some stories from Tibet, Africa, Australia, and The Maluku (“Spice”) Islands in this episode. If you
In this episode of The Mythology Podcast we will look briefly at the history of Ireland, including the arrival of the Celts, the introduction of Christianity, and the “golden age” of medieval Irish literature. We will look at the 4 cycles of Ir
In this episode of The Mythology Podcast we’ll be taking a look at a few examples of the interplay between dance and myth.The post MPC 011 : Dance! appeared first on The Mythology Podcast.
In this episode of The Mythology Podcast, we’ll be looking at the ancient Maya civilization and several stories focused on The Hero Twins of Maya mythology. We’ll take a brief look at some of the history surrounding the Maya and then get into t
UPDATE: I’m not sure why, but only half of this episode made it onto I-tunes when I first posted it. The full episode is now up. In this episode of The Mythology Podcast, we’ll be looking at several popular characters from Slavic folklore and a
In this episode of The Mythology Podcast, we’ll take a look at the Hindu Goddess Kali. We’ll explore her origins, her evolution, and her contemporary role. In particular, we’ll be looking at the origins of the famous image of Kali in her warrio
In this episode of The Mythology Podcast we will take a look at some of the more famous monsters from Greek Mythology, as well as the heroes that dispatched them.The post MPC 007 : Greek Monsters appeared first on The Mythology Podcast.
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