Allye: cassandra peterson is just a red head eatin suce in hollywood, you knowat i mean. She's probably three months the year she's elvira. The rest of the time, she's a gentle kansas born, red headed woman named cassandraPeterson who's a vegetarian, loves watching net flakes and singing. Allye: Can i also quickly tell you the mythological origins of cas andra? Yes, because that is a name that we get from greek mythology. And it's interesting in our day and age, especially because cassandra isn't right.
Superhero movies. Bastardized fairy tales. The psychology of celebrity. Star Wars. And yes, some ancient Greek and Roman myths. Professional mythologist and screenwriting consultant John Bucher spins some yarns and unravels some mysteries behind what makes a good story, and why we so desperately need them. Also: rethinking your own life's narrative and gaining a greater appreciation for Elvira. Trust me.
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Editing by Steven Ray Morris
Music by Nick Thorburn