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Five Greek Constellations and their Myths
This episode aims to give you an overview of five Ancient Greek constellations seen in the night sky, and what story the Ancient Greeks themselves attributed to them. I also dedicate this episode…
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What Even Is The Holy Grail?
In this episode, we’re looking at one of the most well-known motifs in Arthurian legends: the Holy Grail. I have a love-hate relationship with the Grail, mostly because of the emphasis placed on…
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Loki: Was He Really Evil After All?
This episode is about a god. But not just any god “Hijacked by Jesus” and forced into the role of villain. Oh no. This god starred as the villain and/or antihero in another…
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Orpheus: The Man Behind the Myth
In this episode, we’re looking at the legendary figure of Orpheus and what his myths can tell us about the world. The Ancient Greeks and Romans believed Orpheus was a real person. He…
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Looking for Atlantis, the Missing Continent
We’ve all heard of the tale of Atlantis. It’s that city the gods sunk because the inhabitants thought themselves better than the gods. There are many stories about a sunken city, from the…
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5 Classic Myths and their Modern Retelling
There’s no such thing as an original story. We’ve told them all so many times, we’ve developed archetypal arcs and structural beats. We know when a story isn’t right. And everyone and their…
