

Mythology & Fiction Explained
Marios Christou
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.
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Dec 2, 2020 • 13min
Episode 23: Jinn - From Evil Spirits to Genie - (Exploring Middle Eastern Folklore)
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Oct 28, 2020 • 14min
Episode 22: Vampires - A Brief History of Obsession - (Exploring Vampire Folklore)
Today we explore the numerous legends surrounding Vampire folklore from all around the world. As we attempt to draw a conclusion as to why Vampires in fiction today differ so greatly from the Vampires of old. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sep 30, 2020 • 12min
Episode 21: Who Are The Seven Princes of Hell? - (Demonology Explained)
Today we explore the seven princes of hell using a classification written by Peter Binsfeld based on the seven deadly sins. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Aug 31, 2020 • 30min
Episode 20: Koschei The Immortal Sorcerer & How He Finally Met His Demise - (Slavic Folklore)
Prince Ivan has freed the evil sorcerer Koschei the immortal, now he must embark on a quest to save his wife and defeat a sorcerer who cannot be killed. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Aug 1, 2020 • 43min
Episode 19: Dante's Inferno - A Summary of the Divine Comedy Pt. 1
Today we take a look at the first part of the Divine Comedy... Dante's inferno. We journey through the nine circles of hell with Dante and Virgil as they try to escape with the ultimate goal of making it to paradise. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jul 12, 2020 • 1h 24min
Episode 18: Curse of the Wendigo - Dark World Ep.2
Dark World is our very own series of short horror stories that feature all sorts of creatures and monsters from folklore all around the world. Today in Dark World episode 2 Curse of the Wendigo, our protagonist Chase struggles with his own personal demons while what he believes to be a Wendigo stalks his family. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

May 13, 2020 • 12min
Episode 17: Satyrs & Fauns - The Goatmen of Greek & Roman Mythology
Today we explore the stories behind the Satyr and Faun as they appeared in both Greek and Roman mythology. We take a look at the different types and how the two differed in appearance and personality. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

May 7, 2020 • 15min
Episode 16: Amazons - The Most Feared Warrior Women of Greek Mythology
Today we take a look at a tribe of fierce warrior women that the ancient Greeks referred to as the Amazons. An isolated tribe of warrior women who were very accustomed to the spartan way of life, they had many queens and took part in a many wars as they could but were they even women to begin with? We take a look at who they were, where they came from and where in Greek mythology they were mentioned. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

May 1, 2020 • 15min
Episode 15: The Strange Locations of the Cthulhu Mythos
Today we take a look at some of the most popular strange locations that appear in the work of H.P Lovecraft and the Cthulhu mythos.These include Arkham, a hub for the supernatural. Innsmouth, the sleepy fishing town where the deep ones hide. Dunwhich, the home of a true terror. The Nameless City, home to a mysterious race of reptiles. Carcosa, the ruins of a once great city. Hyperborea, a harsh and unforgiving frozen wasteland. R'lyeh the underwater city where the great Cthulhu slumbers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Apr 23, 2020 • 14min
Episode 14: Lucifer - The Story Behind the Fallen Angel
Today we take a look at the fall of Lucifer and how he went from the most beautiful angel in heaven to a grotesque demon who ruled hell. We examine the references in biblical scriptures and how Lucifer and Satan became the same figure. We then take a look at how Lucifer and Satan are represented in two works of literature, Dante's Inferno and John Milton's Paradise Lost Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices