Mythology & Fiction Explained
The Mythology & Fiction Explained podcast is a weekly show that aims to cover all sorts of Mythological tales and crazy fiction. Many of these episodes have come from the popular Youtube channel Mythology & Fiction Explained.
Latest episodes
Dec 22, 2022 • 20min
Episode 53: Paradise Regained: Lucifer's Forgotten Sequel You Were Never Told
Today we return to the work of John Milton to take a look at the sequel to Paradise Lost. Paradise Regained follows the events Paradise Lost where the son of God must overcome the temptation of Satan. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Nov 24, 2022 • 47min
Episode 52: Trojan War | Exploring Greek Mythology's Most Significant War
Today we take a look at the events that transpired which caused one of the largest scale wars in Greek Mythology the Trojan War. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Sep 30, 2022 • 37min
Episode 51: The History of the Grim Reaper & the Deities of Death
Today we're taking a look the origin and history of the Grim Reaper as well as a look at the various deities and spirits of death from around the world. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Sep 25, 2022 • 20min
Episode 50: The Children of Loki | A Tale of Neglect, Fear and Prophecy
Today we take a look at Loki's children, some are fairly monstrous and others less so. These include Fenrir, Hel, Jormungandr, Sleipnir and Nari. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jun 30, 2022 • 29min
Episode 49: Paradise Lost | The Story of Lucifer You Were Never Told
Today we take a look at John Milton's classic poem, Paradise Lost. The story that attempts to paint Satan as a sympathetic character with reasoning behind his actions that extend past just being an evil demon. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jun 15, 2022 • 14min
Episode 48: The Many Love Affairs of Zeus | The Strange & Tragic Stories That May Surprise You
Today we take a look at the various stories surrounding Zeus and his lovers, some strange and some quite tragic. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
May 18, 2022 • 20min
Episode 47: The History of Fairies | The Dark & Tragic Stories You Were Never Told
Today we take a look at the history of fairies, what exactly they are and where they came from. This includes multiple regions around the world and features creatures such as Changelings, leprechauns, Pixies, Banshees, Boggarts and even angels and demons. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Mar 31, 2022 • 16min
Episode 46: Zeus vs Thor | Who is the True Lord of Thunder? (Mythological Battle Royale)
Today we explore what a potential encounter between Zeus and Thor could look like, how it would take place and who would ultimately end up victorious. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Mar 16, 2022 • 12min
Episode 45: Samael, Angel of Death or the Father of Demons? (Exploring Angels & Demons)
Today we explore the angel Samael and the various texts that seem to contradict and confuse many as to who Samael was and what role he played. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Feb 15, 2022 • 19min
Episode 44: Anansi the Spider-Man, The Story of West Africa's Spider Trickster
Today we take a look at some West African Folklore with the Ghanaian legend of the trickster spirit Anansi the spider. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
