• Greek mythology: creation & underworld myths
    Jan 28 2025

    In this episode, I talk about three myths from ancient Greece: Hesiod's account of the creation story, Hades & Persephone, & Orpheus & Eurydice.

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    (Cover art by the incredible Gabrielle Ragusi)

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    27 mins
  • Egyptian mythology: creation & underworld myths
    Dec 29 2024

    In this episode, I talk about the Heliopolitan creation myth & a soul's journey through the underworld in Egyptian mythology.

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    (Cover art by the incredible Gabrielle Ragusi)

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    14 mins
  • Mesopotamian mythology: creation & underworld myths
    Nov 12 2024

    In this episode, I talk about three myths from ancient Mesopotamia: the Sumerian flood story, Inanna's descent, & the marriage of Ereshkigal & Nergal.

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    Sumerian flood story translation referenced: https://etcsl.orinst.ox.ac.uk/section1/tr174.htm

    Inanna's descent translation referenced: https://etcsl.orinst.ox.ac.uk/section1/tr141.htm

    (Cover art by the incredible Gabrielle Ragusi)

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    17 mins
  • Welsh mythology: the Cauldron of Rebirth
    Oct 1 2024

    In this episode, I talk about the Welsh myth of the Cauldron of Rebirth. I cover the influence the myth has had on me personally, then relay a condensed version of the story.

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    Check out the Chronicles of Prydain series by Lloyd Alexander: https://www.amazon.com/Chronicles-Prydain-Lloyd-Alexander/dp/1250000939/

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    19 mins
  • Fairy folklore: the basics & Tam Lin
    Sep 21 2024

    In this episode, I talk about the basics of fairy folklore and the Scottish folktale of Tam Lin.

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    Read "Everything You Know About Fairies Is Wrong": https://cambridgeblog.org/2023/03/everything-you-know-about-fairies-is-wrong-introducing-twilight-of-the-godlings/

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    (Cover art by the incredible Gabrielle Ragusi)

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    20 mins
  • Greek mythology: Perseus & Andromeda
    Sep 13 2024

    In this episode, I talk about the Greek myth of Perseus and Andromeda. I cover the influence the myth has had on me personally, then relay a condensed version of the story.

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    (Cover art by the incredible Gabrielle Ragusi)

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    15 mins
  • Jewish folktales: The Finger
    Aug 23 2024

    In this episode, I talk about "The Finger," a Jewish folktale that inspired my favorite movie, Tim Burton's Corpse Bride. I cover the influence the story has had on me, then relay a condensed version of it.

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    (Cover art by the incredible Gabrielle Ragusi)

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    7 mins
  • The Little Mermaid by Hans Christian Andersen
    Aug 17 2024

    In this episode, I talk about The Little Mermaid, a tragically beautiful fairy tale written by Hans Christian Andersen. I cover the influence the story has had on me, then read it from beginning to end.

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    (Cover art by the incredible Gabrielle Ragusi)

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    56 mins