Mythology & Fiction Explained

Dec 12 2024 63 ep. 23 mins 1.3k
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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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Episode 63 : Frankenstein: by Mary Shelley the Origin of Gothic Horror

Dec 12 2024 32 mins  
Today we take a look at Mary Shelley's Frankenstein, a true gothic horror classic. A young scientist discovers the secret to creating life and attempts to do what so many before him failed to do. When his experiment fails, he bestows life upon what he can only describe as a monster. A monster who seeks revenge for the cruel life he had been thrust into, but who will prevail in this

Episode 62 : Sun Wukong - A Detailed Summary of Journey to the West

Sep 13 2024 137 mins  
Today we take a look at Journey to the West a true classic of Chinese literature. An epic pilgrimage that features everyone's favorite shapeshifting trickster Sun Wukong the Monkey King. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 61: The Forgotten Creatures of the Arctic: Inuit Mythology

Jan 26 2024 20 mins  
Today we explore the secrets of the Arctic, its forgotten and obscure creatures found in Inuit folklore and mythology. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 60 : Dracula by Bram Stoker - Fiction's Most Infamous Vampire

Nov 30 2023 58 mins  
Today we take a look at a true horror classic in Bram Stoker's Dracula. Hopefully you enjoy this abridged version narrated by Mythology & Fiction explained. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 59: The Forgotten Book of 16th-century Apocalyptic Visions

Oct 12 2023 26 mins  
In today's episode we take a look at the Augsburg book of miracles, a manuscript from an unknown author containing miraculous signs through out the ages, a collection of renaissance art and religious stories that many thought would predict future events. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 58: The Book of Forgotten Demons & Occult Secrets - Exploring the Infernal Dictionary

Jun 06 2023 16 mins  
Today we take a look at the Dictionnaire Infernal otherwise known as the Infernal Dictionary, written by Jacques Collin de Plancy. This manuscript delves into many of the lesser known and forgotten demons as well as the practices and beliefs surrounding the occult. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 57: The Beast of Gevaudan | The Hunt for the Unidentified Monster that Terrorised 18th Century France

Apr 14 2023 13 mins  
In today's episode we take a look at the mystery behind the monster that plagued the French countryside in the 18th century, but what exactly was the beast of Gevaudan? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 56: The History of Dragons | The Strange Origin Stories You Were Never Told

Mar 31 2023 27 mins  
Today we take a look at the dragons, the history behind these mythical monsters and how their appearance and significance has changed over time. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 55: Dante's Inferno, Purgatorio & Paradiso - A Complete Summary of The Divine Comedy

Feb 19 2023 94 mins  
Today we take a look at the all three parts of Dante's Divine Comedy, Inferno, Purgatorio and Paradiso. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 54: Is Tiamat the Queen of Monsters? The Mesopotamian Creation Story

Feb 16 2023 12 mins  
Today we take a look at some Mesopotamian mythology with the goddess Tiamat and the creation story of the Enuma Elis. Was she the mother of monsters or the creator of life? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices