Mythological Throwback Thursday
11 episodes - English - Latest episode: almost 5 years ago - ★★★★★ - 1 ratingMythological Throwback Thursday, where we look through mythological figures, tales, and folklore to uncover the unusual, forgotten, or misunderstood bits of the stories we tell about our distant past. Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/mythological-throwback-thursday/support
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Episodes
Episode 11: Sol Cycle
June 29, 2019 22:04 - 12 minutes - 17.7 MBIn honor of the summer solstice, let's salute the sun and talk about some sun gods. You may know Helios and Ra, but what about Khepris and Kane? Listen to find out! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/mythological-throwback-thursday/support
Episode 10: Fantastic Cryptids & Where to Find Them
June 21, 2019 07:26 - 12 minutes - 17.3 MBThis week we dive into some of the world's favorite cryptids, as well as some lesser known but still excellent beasties. Loch Ness Monster? Check! Bigfoot? Check! Jackalope? You betcha! And of course...The Vegetable Lamb of Tartary! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/mythological-throwback-thursday/support
Episode 9: Gotta Catch 'Em All, part 2
June 08, 2019 06:26 - 11 minutes - 16.3 MBThis is Part Two of our exploration of Pokémon myths, looking at the Japanese myths and lore behind some of our favorite pocket monsters. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/mythological-throwback-thursday/support
Episode 8: Gotta Catch 'Em All, part 1
May 30, 2019 20:33 - 10 minutes - 14.5 MBEver wonder about the real-life myths and legends behind some of your favorite Pokémon? So did we! This is Part One of our exploration of Pokémon myths, looking at lore from all over the world. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/mythological-throwback-thursday/support
Episode 7: Beware of Ghost Dog
May 23, 2019 23:09 - 9 minutes - 12.7 MBThe last in our Game of Thrones mythology series, today we say goodbye to Game of Thrones and the heckin' good doggo Ghost. We explore the famous spectral dogs of the British Isles, the Welsh hunting hounds of the faerie world, and a particularly vicious priest in Cornwall. Cave canem! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/mythological-throwback-thursday/support
Episode 6: Never Wake a Sleeping Dragon
May 17, 2019 01:09 - 11 minutes - 16 MBThe second part of our series on Game of Thrones creatures, let's dive in to the history of Dragons. From their origins in Ancient Mesopotamia to their modern fictional counterparts, dragons are a constant source of terror and intrigue. Dracarys! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/mythological-throwback-thursday/support
Episode 5: Release the Kraken!
May 09, 2019 08:00 - 6 minutes - 9.4 MBIn honor of the ending of Game of Thrones, we'll be doing a three-episode run of Game of Thrones mythological creatures, starting with the Sigil of House Greyjoy, the Kraken! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/mythological-throwback-thursday/support
Episode 4: April Showers Bring Rain Gods
April 04, 2019 08:00 - 10 minutes - 10 MBApril showers bring May flowers, but which gods bring the rain? We cover gods from ancient Yoruban, Aztec, Hawaiian, Chinese, and Egyptian traditions. This episode is awash in rain myths! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/mythological-throwback-thursday/support
Episode 3: April Fool's, Based on a True Story
March 28, 2019 08:00 - 7 minutes - 10 MBEver wonder where April Fool's Day came from? In this episode, we'll tell you! Some of it's probably true, right? --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/mythological-throwback-thursday/support
Episode 2: Persephone, Queen of the Underworld
March 21, 2019 07:32 - 8 minutes - 11.7 MBKidnapped and tricked, Persephone is forced to spend a quarter of the year in the bleak Underworld. But each year when she returns, she brings the blooms of spring. What can we learn from this classic tale? Find out in today's episode of Mythological Throwback Thursday! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/mythological-throwback-thursday/support
Episode 1: Saint Patrick, the Man, the Myth, the Legend
March 14, 2019 08:00 - 8 minutes - 12.1 MBLet's get to the bottom of the myths surrounding the man, Saint Patrick! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/mythological-throwback-thursday/support