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
Jul 16, 2021 • 12min
Episode 33: Sir Gawain and the Green Knight - (Exploring Arthurian Lore)
Today we will be exploring the tale of Sir Gawain and the Green Knight. A great piece of Arthurian lore that covers multiple themes from Honesty, chivalry, temptation, seduction and human nature. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jun 30, 2021 • 14min
Episode 32: The Seven Deadly Sins - What Are They and Why Are They So Dangerous?
Today we take a look at the Seven Deadly Sins with one main goal, to find out why they were considered so deadly. In order to uncover their origins we must examine how and why they came to exist. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jun 23, 2021 • 13min
Episode 31: The Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse - Who Are They & What Do They Represent? -
Today we take a look the Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse, Conquest, War, Famine and Death. We examine who are they are and what they represent using information from the book of revelation and the book of ezekiel. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
May 31, 2021 • 38min
Episode 30: Purgatorio - A Summary of the Divine Comedy Pt. 2
Today we finally return to Dante's Divine Comedy with Purgatorio, having covered Inferno and due to very very popular demand we are now tagging along with Dante and Virgil as they travel through Purgatory. Join us on this wild adventure and we take another look into the wild mind of Dante Alighieri. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
May 13, 2021 • 16min
Episode 29: Hera: The Queen of Gods - (Greek Mythology Explained
Today we explore the queen of Olympus herself, Hera! We take a look at the domains and worship surrounding Hera, as well as the many stories she appears in. The story of how she married Zeus, her involvements in the story of Jason and his hunt for the golden fleece, her hatred for Heracles, how she played a large role in starting the Trojan war and of course the treatment of Zeus' many lovers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Mar 25, 2021 • 14min
Episode 28: The Worst Punishments of Greek Mythology - Mortal Edition (Greek Mythology Explained)
Today Mythology & Fiction Explained explores the worst punishments of Greek mythology that were dished out to kings and regular mortals alike. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Mar 12, 2021 • 15min
Episode 27: Mermaids: The Dark & Messed Up Origins - (Exploring the Myths Behind Infamous Sea Creatures)
Mermaids - Today we take a look at the stories behind Mermaids from Greek mythology, Mesopotamian mythology, Russian & British folklore. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jan 28, 2021 • 12min
Episode 26: The Watchers - The Angels who Abandoned God & Heaven (Exploring the Book of Enoch)
The book of Enoch is a religious text that covers Angels, Demons, Giants and even the events surrounding the great flood. Today we take a look at the book of the Watchers which discusses the angels fall from grace. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Dec 24, 2020 • 12min
Episode 25: A Christmas Carol - The Story of Ebenezer Scrooge (A Charles Dickens Story)
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Dec 21, 2020 • 11min
Episode 24: Trolls - The Origins of Europe's Man Eating Monsters - (Exploring Scandinavian Folklore)
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