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The Fates: Greek Mythology's Most Powerful Deities
In this episode, we examine the Fates - three shadowy figures who seem to have a near omnipresent influence in the going
Why Are Cats Mythology’s Most Popular Creatures?
Not quite deities and definitely not human, cats have stalked our cultural imagination since ancient times. As demons, d
How Isis Brought Her True Love Back From the Dead
For the Ancient Egyptians, the cycle of life itself began and ended with Isis and Osiris. Their story is one of the olde
What Constellations Mean to Different Cultures
Constellations: Shifting Messages from the Stars The stars have guided and entertained us for thousands of years. Here
Why Aren't Angels Scary Anymore?
As beings that mediate between heaven and earth, angels have been the focus of both fascination and fear for centuries.
Persephone: Bringer of Life or Destruction?
In Greek mythology, the magnificent mother and daughter duo Demeter and Persephone were the bringers of food and fair we
How Sun Mythologies Are Universal
Energy from the sun gives heat, offers a bright reprieve from the darkness of night, and serves as the base for our enti
How Ancient Mythologies Defy the Gender Binary
Creation, transformation, and the quest for self-knowledge – these are universal themes that appear across world mytho
Trickster Gods and the Mortals Who Love Them
If you’ve attended a sleepover party in the last 50 years, chances are high that you’ve encountered a prank call - m
Aztec Mythology and the Origins of Humanity
If the word “Nahua” sounds unfamiliar to you, it’s probably because you’re more used to hearing them referred to
How Mountains Inspire Mythology
Majestic, mysterious forms that hold the secrets of the universe? Or big, inscrutable rocks that take a lot of effort to
Chinnamasta: The Headless Goddess of Self-Sacrifice
The Buddhist and Hindu Tantric goddess Chinnamasta is an audacious incarnation of divine feminine energy. She teaches us
Valkyries: The Real Story Behind These Warriors of Legend
Vikings were some of the fiercest fighters in human history, using their impressive battle prowess to spread Norse influ
Gaia: The Mother of Creation
Imagine being the mother to every single living thing. What would you do if one of your children threatened the safety o
The Many Gods of Yoruba Lore
In recent years we have seen a very welcome uptick in the number of fantasy books inspired by West African folklore. The
Music of the Gods
In many mythologies, music is associated with explosions of life and bursts of creativity. But it’s also used to explo
Why Prometheus Risked EVERYTHING For Humans
The Greek Titan Prometheus molded humans from mud and gave us fire to cook and advance our civilization - a good deed th
The Fantastic Powers of Hades and Persephone
Queen of the Dead is a pretty cool title though. Hades used an invisibility *helmet, not a shield.
The Surprising Centuries-old Origins of the Unicorn
Most of us think of unicorns as happy, magical horses, but this class of one-horned creatures has a darker, more multifa
The Unbelievably Tragic Story of Cú Chulainn
In Irish folklore, Cú Chulainn was one of the greatest warriors ever to live. From his first battle against a vicious h
Why Does Every Culture Have Myths About Trees?
Cultures around the world have venerated trees for thousands of years, often seeing them as gifts from or manifestations
Norse Mythology and Their Most Epic War
In Norse mythology, there are two types of gods: the war-loving Aesir and magic-wielding Vanir. Long ago, they fought an
How Every Heroic Story Is Really Just Gilgamesh
The Mesopotamian myth of Gilgamesh is less of a hero’s journey, and more of an existential crisis.| After making a bad
The 2 Sides of Gawain: Hero vs. Antihero
Knights of the Round Table were expected to adhere to a strict moral standard of piety, honor, bravery, and courtesy cal
Were These Mythical Warriors Real? What New Discoveries Reveal
Hawaii's Fiery Lovers to Enemies Myth
Maybe you’ve heard of Pele? She’s a major figure in Hawaiian mythology and pop culture, allegedly the inspiration fo
The Book of the Dead May Not Be What You Think It Is
Join us as we reveal the true purpose of this ancient text and learn more about the ancient Egyptian people - and their
The War in Heaven
What happens when angels and demons battle in heaven? Islam, Judaism, and Christianity all have a story of cosmic confli
It’s Never Turtles All the Way Down
Several mythologies from around the world imagined that the world sits on the back of a turtle. Centuries later, we end
Paradise on Earth: We Built Our Very Own Utopia
Utopias are the everything bagel seasoning of myth devices because they are born out of something everyone everywhere ca
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