Jul 2
412: Indian folklore: Dicey
🎲Losing your kingdom in a game of dice🎲 The story of Nala and Damayanti is a tale of love, loss, and losing everything but your underwear because of your terrible decisions and then also your underwear. 😈 The Creature: Drekavac The creature is the Drekavac, and it's many thing ... Show More
58m 47s
Jun 4
410: Japanese folklore: Provincial
⛩️Stories from the Japanese countryside⛩️ Five interconnected stories of purpose, meaning, justice, talking animals, the boss falling off a cliff, mushrooms, and travel hampers. 😈 **The Creature: The Dinny Mara The Dinny Mara is a friendly merman who wants to rehabilitate the re ... Show More
1h 5m
Oct 2024
Hades God of The Underworld | Sleep Story for Grown Ups | Greek Mythology Stories
Journey to the shadowed depths of the underworld, where the god Hades prepares a special gift for Persephone’s return. As he strolls with his loyal companion Cerberus, Hades seeks wisdom from Charon and the Fates, discovering the true meaning of love and understanding. Let this t ... Show More
38m 21s
Jun 2024
Tales of the Greek Gods - Jun 27, 2024
In today’s episode we’re joined by Nick and Wonton Don to discuss the pantheon of Greek gods. Join us as we explore the origins, powers, and personalities of the Olympian deities who ruled the ancient world from their celestial abode on Mount Olympus.
We'll delve into the mighty ... Show More
2h 10m
Nov 2024
RE-AIR: Wandering Across the Ancient World, the Mesopotamian & Phoenician Origins of Aphrodite
This episode originally aired in July of 2023. Before she was Aphrodite, she was Kypris, and before she was Kypris, well, she was Astarte and Inanna/Ishtar. This is the story of Aphrodite's origins in ancient Phoenicia and Mesopotamia. You can submit your questions or comments or ... Show More
39m 21s
Nov 2024
RE-AIR: But What About Rome?! Roman Mythology & the Great Mother Cybele
Naturally, as soon as Liv was ready to get settled in Toronto, she came down with a terrible cold and sounds half human half lawnmower, so today we're bringing you a little more ancient Rome, since it's all the rage right now. Liv dives (or perhaps wades into the shallows) of Rom ... Show More
43m 3s
Oct 2024
The Trojan War
The Trojan War was a time of heroes. From the swift-footed Achilles, and the hot-headed Prince Paris, to the beautiful Queen Helen, and the all-powerful gods, Zeus, Athena, and Aphrodite. In these early days of what we now call Ancient Greece, the story of Troy was already a saga ... Show More
57m 20s