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The most entertaining and enraging stories from 'Classical' mythology (and, often, ancient history of the wider Mediterranean!) told casually, contemporarily, and (more often than not) sarcastically. The world of Greek mythology and the history of the wider ancient Mediterranean is full of wonder, horror, and utter hilarity. These myths and stories are timeless for a reason, they're just as relevant today as they were 2500+ years ago. With over 700 episodes and counting, we dive deep into the realm of gods, goddesses, heroes, monsters, and everything in between. Regular episodes every Tuesday,...

The Myth and Culture Podcast revisits ancient myths, once treated as irrelevant to modern life, and demonstrates their interconnectedness with contemporary culture, business, politics, and society. Join renowned mythologist and author Devdutt Pattanaik in conversation with Jerry Johnson, a writer & speaker on Western Philosophy, as they skillfully reframe the hot-button issues of our times to uncover the myths that drive our lives.

Among the Gods is a storytelling podcast that brings Greek mythology to life through rich, immersive narration. Ancient myths are retold as gripping stories, full of drama, humor, and quiet wisdom, revealing the very human flaws and choices hidden within the divine. These are not distant legends or dry retellings, but living tales where intelligence can outmatch force, pride can start wars, and a single decision can reshape the world.

Game of Thrones, book and show alike, is spun from classic myth, from the tales of Robin Hood and King Arthur to the Norse Ring Cycle and saga of Ragnarok. Above all these human adventures soar Daenerys' dragons adapted from the dragons, wyverns, and wyrms of Western bestiaries. But what about the merlings, seal folk, wargs, greenseers, grumpkins, and snarks: Which mythologies created them?

Gods behaving badly. Mortals behaving badly. Everyone behaving badly. Join Cait, Original Gen, the Other Jenn, and SFX Kim as they spike and spill all the divine tea from Olympus to Valhalla.

Welcome to Geek Mythology - a podcast about fandoms and everything pop culture. Brought to you by Seth (Sugey on YouTube) and Sow, join the best friends as they offer you an insight to the world of movies and pop culture from the perspective of a geeky teenager. From Star Wars to Harry Potter and anime, the duo have plenty to talk about when it comes to fandoms and MORE! They may not be the most mainstream of teens, so what? Geek Mythology is the perfect pod to explore the myths and legends of pop culture.

Asgard Stories - Tales from Norse Mythology. To all our Children who have loved the hearing of these Asgard Stories. This little volume is the outcome of several years experience in telling to classes of children the classic myths, both southern and northern.

Dive into the enchanting world of Bulfinch’s Mythology, first published in 1855, a timeless collection that has captivated readers for generations. This recording features the tenth edition of the inaugural volume, The Age of Fable, brimming with captivating Greek and Roman myths, including accessible adaptations of The Iliad and The Odyssey, alongside a selection of Norse and Eastern tales. Thomas Bulfinchs mission was to make these ancient stories engaging and approachable for all, making this volume not only a treasure for adults but also perfect for young listeners. (Summary by Kathleen ...

Welcome to Unlimited Opinions! Have you ever wanted to listen to a lawyer and his son discuss philosophy, mythology, theology, politics and more? No? Well, Mark and Adam Bishop are here to discuss it all the same! From philosophy to mythology to politics, they discuss it all with rants and tangents galore! Now in Season 14, they're discussing Russell Kirk's The Conservative Mind, breaking down his history of English and American conservative thought from Edmund Burke to T.S. Eliot! There will also be more than the average amount of references to linguistics, 80s movies, and J.R.R. Tolkien. If ...

Discover the history and mythology of faeries—across time and cultures—as well as their significance in art, poetry, and more, in this lushly illustrated volume, featuring more than 100 reproductions of artistic masterpieces. Faeries have captured the collective imagination throughout time...

Mythology and Chill takes you on a journey into the heart of ancient myths, where gods, titans, and mortals clash, and the lines between creation, destruction, and destiny blur. In each episode, we dive into timeless stories from Greek mythology, unraveling the complex relationships between divine beings and humans, exploring themes of love, betrayal, power, and the eternal struggle for control. From the rise of the Olympian gods to the creation of mortals, and the tragic love stories that define fate, this podcast brings ancient tales to life in a modern, immersive format.

In a world where stories are more than just entertainment, Pop Mythology celebrates the magic of the silver screen. Dive into the intricacies of episodic storytelling, and ventures into iconic cultural phenomena. Sit back, grab your popcorn, and welcome to Pop Mythology!

From the beautiful apsaras of Hindu myth to the swan maidens of European fairy tales, stories of flying women - some carried by wings, others by clouds, rainbows, floating scarves, and flying horses - reveal the perennial fascination with and ambivalence about female power and sexuality. In Women Who Fly, Serinity Young examines the motif of the flying woman as it appears in a wide variety of cultures and historical periods, in legends, myths, rituals, sacred narratives, and artistic productions.

Join two siblings on an exciting journey as they dive into ancient myths and uncover how these tales shaped modern pop culture, all while reading Rick Riordan’s Percy Jackson and the Olympians. New episodes every other Tuesday!

After Zeus, the King of Greek Gods, weds a mortal and raises him to divinity; his exiled wife and former queen, Hera, paves a path of violence and vengeance that threatens to destroy all of Olympus, and starts a war for the throne of the gods.

Hi! I'm Dean, a teenager with way too much free time in the summer. I discuss Greek mythology in a format where I know everything and the guest knows nothing. I then find our topic or similar things in pop culture, occasionally play a game with the guest, and have a generally good time.

Divya Saar welcomes you all, here we will cover the topic of Unraveling the legends, one myth at a time. Dive into ancient tales, gods, and epic sagas that shaped our world. Let's get started together. Har Har Mahadev 🔱. . . Do Follow us on instagram : @divyasaar Subscribe our channel on YouTube: Divya_saar Thank you.

Divya Saar welcomes you all, here we will cover the topic of Unraveling the legends, one myth at a time. Dive into ancient tales, gods, and epic sagas that shaped our world. Let's get started together. Har Har Mahadev 🔱. . . Do Follow us on instagram : @divyasaar Subscribe our channel on YouTube: Divya_saar Thank you.

Needle Mythology is a small (cyber)space where people can enthuse about beautiful records and the people who make them. It's also a record label, but more about that later. Occasionally, we'll post conversations with well-loved musicians and music fans, hosted by Needle Mythology founder Pete Paphides. These podcasts are all produced by Laura Druce (www.whitepebblemedia.co.uk) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome to an introduction to Pre-Columbian Mesoamerican Mythology in the form of stories that have been told since the time before the Spanish conquest. These stories have been preserved through oral historians and Spanish codices.Indigenous Mesoamerican Folklore is naturally intense, but the stories I have collaborated together for this podcast have been toned down for today’s time period. The violent nature of these stories reflects the time and culture they come from. It was admired to sacrifice for the greater good.Ignorance mostly destroyed the Ancient Indigenous culture and I aim to ...