Mythology

Thanksgiving Special: Zorro, the Curse of Capistrano

Tue, 22 Nov 2022 08:01:00 -0000

He’s the swashbuckling fox of Southern California, a masked bandit who fights injustice with skill and swagger. In our Thanksgiving Special, meet the Curse of Capistrano, the lion-hearted legend himself, as he outwits his ruthless enemies and falls in love!

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Lancelot & Guinevere Pt. 2

Tue, 15 Nov 2022 08:01:00 -0000

Terrified by a vision of Camelot’s doom, Merlin plots to put an end to Lancelot and Guinevere’s affair — and unwittingly steps into his own downfall.

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Lancelot & Guinevere Pt. 1

Tue, 08 Nov 2022 08:01:00 -0000

In Arthurian lore, their affair is infamous — the gallant Sir Lancelot and Queen Guinevere. They wrestle with their desires before a quest pulls the White Knight away. But defeating one enemy will reveal another... and this time, the whole kingdom may be at stake.

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The Day of the Dead

Tue, 01 Nov 2022 07:01:00 -0000

After Pixar’s Coco, you may think you know The Day of the Dead. But the roots of this holiday can be traced back centuries, long before Mesoamerica spoke Spanish. Today, we’ll follow a king’s descent through the hellish levels of the Aztec underworld… until at last, he meets face-to-skull with the Lady of Death.

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The Flying Dutchman

Tue, 25 Oct 2022 07:01:00 -0000

Stories of ghost ships are as old as mythology itself… This Halloween, we’re bringing life to one of the most famous of them all: the Flying Dutchman. It vanished sometime in the 1600s, only to reappear as a specter that foretells doom for anyone sailing along South Africa’s Cape of Good Hope — once known as “The Cape of Storms.”

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The Ramayana Pt. 3: Rama & The Demon King

Tue, 18 Oct 2022 07:01:00 -0000

Hanuman volunteers to rescue Sita from her prison high up in the mountains — but only Rama can defeat the evil that lurks there. He prepares to face off against the demon Ravana and his horde of Rakshasas in a battle of epic proportions, where only one can survive.

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The Ramayana Pt. 2: Rama in Exile

Tue, 11 Oct 2022 07:01:00 -0000

Rama, Sita, and Lakshmana arrive in the forest that is to be their home for the next 14 years. But they are not its only residents. Demons walk these woods. And when one falls in love with Rama, his rejection spurs her to call upon a greater evil: her big brother.

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The Ramayana Pt. 1: A Royal Wedding

Tue, 04 Oct 2022 07:01:00 -0000

He was the son born to defeat evil. She was the princess shackled by a curse. Together, Rama and Sita would rule a kingdom — if not for a promise made long ago.

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Zagreus: Heir of Hades

Tue, 27 Sep 2022 07:01:00 -0000

The Titans have been torn apart, their limbs scattered across multiple realities. They’ll never be whole again. But in the Underworld, another kind of brokenness has taken root in the heart of young Zagreus, the brooding son of Hades and Persephone.

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Hades Pt. 2

Tue, 20 Sep 2022 07:01:00 -0000

Hades' story continues as we turn our attention from the Lord of Shades to the underworld he ruled — starting at its very bottom: the dreaded prison pits of Tartarus. This episode originally aired in October 2021. We’ll be back with a new episode next week — but in the meantime, enjoy!

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Hades Pt. 1

Tue, 13 Sep 2022 07:01:00 -0000

Listeners, this week we’re sharing a classic episode from the Mythology archive on the Lord of Shades himself. Hades is one of the most famous gods in the Greek Pantheon, and possibly its most misunderstood. Today, we descend into the underworld, piecing together disparate stories and long-forgotten myths in an attempt to understand this grim ruler of the dead. Enjoy!

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Ring of Power Pt. 2: The Valkyrie

Tue, 06 Sep 2022 07:01:00 -0000

Decades have passed since Fafner walked out of Valhalla with the Ring of Power. He has since transformed into a dragon, and holds the ring in his hoard. Wotan is playing the long game, scheming to take back the ring — whether to use it or destroy it, even he isn’t sure. This is our second episode on Richard Wagner’s epic opera cycle, Der Ring des Nibelungen.

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Ring of Power Pt. 1: The Rhinegold

Tue, 30 Aug 2022 07:01:00 -0000

Before there was Tolkien’s The Lord of the Rings, there was Richard Wagner’s The Ring of Nibelung. Infused with ancient Norse and Germanic myths, the composer’s epic opera cycle deals in power, corruption, and uncontrollable destruction. At its center is a ring forged from the enchanted riches of the Rhine river. All who look upon it will do anything to possess it.

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Morgana le Fay Pt. 2

Tue, 23 Aug 2022 07:01:00 -0000

Plotting to save Camelot puts Morgana head-to-head with King Arthur. Believing he has grown mad with power, Morgana embraces her abilities to become a magical force feared across Britannia.

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Morgana le Fay Pt. 1

Tue, 16 Aug 2022 07:01:00 -0000

Sexy, scheming, and filled with magic, Morgana le Fay is one of the most infamous characters of Arthurian lore. Often using her powers for good and evil, she sets out to save Camelot — even if it means going against her half-brother, King Arthur.

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Paradise Lost IV: Outrage from Lifeless Things

Tue, 09 Aug 2022 07:01:00 -0000

Blood spills in the Garden of Eden. Sin and Death have merged the worlds of Chaos and Paradise, unleashing horrors never seen before. As Satan enjoys the fruits of his labor, Adam and Eve are guided out into a fallen world.

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Paradise Lost III: The Shades of Night

Tue, 02 Aug 2022 07:01:00 -0000

The Angels of Paradise are called upon to protect the Garden of Eden — and its two innocent occupants — from an intruder: none other than Satan himself.

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Paradise Lost II: Pandemonium

Tue, 26 Jul 2022 07:01:00 -0000

Welcome to Hell. Satan has fallen, imprisoned alongside his treacherous allies. His arduous journey to escape will reunite him with Sin and introduce him to his progeny, Death. And then it’s out of Hell — and into Chaos.

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Paradise Lost I: Fallen Angels

Tue, 19 Jul 2022 07:01:00 -0000

High up in the heavens, a kingdom celebrates a new creation. But there is one who won’t partake in the revelry. Instead, he plots. Lucifer has a curiosity he can’t ignore, and he’ll do anything to satisfy it. Even if it takes a rebellion.

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Knights of the Round Table

Tue, 12 Jul 2022 07:01:00 -0000

Princess Guinevere enters the fray, Merlin reveals dark family secrets, and King Arthur chooses the Knights of the Round Table.

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Orishas: Eshu & The Great Trick

Tue, 05 Jul 2022 07:01:00 -0000

Eshu is a sly trickster who craves chaos. But when he finds himself without any gods to dupe, he convinces the Sun and Moon to switch houses — and reverse the order of the day. Unfortunately for Eshu, his move makes the Supreme God supremely unhappy.

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Achilles Pt. 2

Tue, 28 Jun 2022 07:01:00 -0000

For centuries, scholars have debated the nature of Achilles and Patroclus’ relationship. The 2004 movie “Troy” cast them as cousins. What if they were actually lovers? This week, their rivalry-romance heats up, and a mysterious enemy reveals themselves.

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Achilles Pt. 1

Tue, 21 Jun 2022 07:01:00 -0000

Before he was a great warrior of Greek mythology, Achilles was a boy still learning his own strength under the tutelage of the centaur Chiron.

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Journey to the West: The Six Eared Macaque

Tue, 14 Jun 2022 07:01:00 -0000

Two monks are cursed after drinking from the mystical Child and Mother River. The Monkey King faces off against his demon impostor.

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The Lady of the Lake

Tue, 07 Jun 2022 07:01:00 -0000

King Arthur leaves the world of men to travel to the land of the Fae, where the Lady of the Lake imparts her steely wisdom. Merlin hunts for Morgause and glimpses a deep evil we’ve only just begun to uncover.

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The Hero Twins: Game of Death Pt. 2

Tue, 31 May 2022 07:01:00 -0000

They set out to avenge their father. By the end, they’ll discover their cosmic destiny.

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The Hero Twins: Game of Death Pt. 1

Tue, 24 May 2022 07:01:00 -0000

A ballgame with the ancient Lords of Death will determine the fate of the Hero Twins, two teen gods from Mayan legend who are still discovering the limits of their power.

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The Lost City of Atlantis

Tue, 17 May 2022 07:01:00 -0000

Glittering structures, rare wildlife. The extraordinary beauty of Atlantis was guarded over by Poseidon and his kin. One man’s misguided quest for glory will bring it all down. In its place, a legend will arise about a city lost beneath the waves. This is the story of the greatest civilization in the world… before its fall.

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Camelot

Tue, 10 May 2022 07:01:00 -0000

The end of the war is just one battle away, but even a victory can’t dissolve the heaviness that hangs over King Arthur. The seductive Lady Morgause offers her friendship... and more. Merlin interprets a terrible dream. And the Knight of the Fountain chases glory. The decisions our young king makes now will shape his world forever.

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The Moon Goddess & The Dragon

Tue, 03 May 2022 07:01:00 -0000

In legends from Hawaii and New Zealand, a powerful beast tries to force marriage upon Hina of Hilo — goddess of the moon and mother to Maui.

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Exodus Pt. 3

Tue, 26 Apr 2022 07:01:00 -0000

The plagues are growing more terrible, and still Pharaoh refuses to let the Israelites go. His fury is met with God’s wrath. The angel of death is coming.

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Exodus Pt. 2

Tue, 19 Apr 2022 07:01:00 -0000

After forty years apart, Moses and Aaron reunite as brothers and set out on their mission. But convincing the defiant Pharaoh to see things God’s way will take more than a couple miracles.

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Exodus Pt. 1

Tue, 12 Apr 2022 07:01:00 -0000

From the banks of the Nile, a servant girl picks up a basket cradling an infant boy. He’s bestowed a name, Moses, by the Pharaoh’s daughter, and raised as her own son. This is part 1 of our 3-part series on the Exodus, a biblical epic that sees an enslaved people led to freedom... with some help from the divine.

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Journey to the West: Princess Iron Fan

Tue, 05 Apr 2022 07:01:00 -0000

The adventures of the Monkey King continue! Facing a dangerous mountain range, Sun Wukong must use his wits to find safe passage through. Standing in his way? An old enemy with a vicious grudge and power unlike anything he’s seen before.

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Old Man Coyote Makes The World

Tue, 29 Mar 2022 07:01:00 -0000

In this retelling of the Crow Tribe’s creation myth, the world is shaped by the first being to ever exist. Old Man Coyote crafts a paradise, but his manipulative brother has more malevolent plans for Earth’s creatures.

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The Boyhood Deeds of Finn McCool Pt. 2

Tue, 22 Mar 2022 07:01:00 -0000

On the eve of Samhain, Fionn makes a deal with King Conn that has him facing off with Aileen the Burner — a destructive god whose only agenda is destroying everything in her path.

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The Boyhood Deeds of Finn McCool Pt. 1

Tue, 15 Mar 2022 07:01:00 -0000

Long before he led a band of fighters sworn to defend Ireland, Fionn Mac Cumhaill was a boy of ten dead-set on settling a score with his father’s enemy.

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King Arthur Pt. 2: The Flame of Carlion

Tue, 08 Mar 2022 08:01:00 -0000

Arthur may have just fulfilled a prophecy, but not everyone’s on board with the boy-king’s coronation. Merlin sends Morgana to offer protection, and they make their escape from Londinium — straight into the royal armies of six kings.

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King Arthur Pt. 1: The Sword in the Stone

Tue, 01 Mar 2022 08:01:00 -0000

A loose dog leads a knight’s squire into the forest, where he crosses paths with an old magician. Later, a bit of improvisation leads him to an enchanted sword… and his destiny.

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Hoori the Hunter Pt. 2

Tue, 22 Feb 2022 08:01:00 -0000

Trapped in the Sea Kingdom, Hoori can’t help having strange dreams about returning to the surface. But are they dreams, or memories?

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Hoori the Hunter Pt. 1

Tue, 15 Feb 2022 08:01:00 -0000

As a second-born prince, Hoori enjoys all the privileges of royalty without the pressure of ruling. But when he swaps royal duties with his brother, Hoori loses something precious — and is on the hook for getting it back. Can he take on a sea monster with an appetite for vengeance?

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Cupid & Psyche

Tue, 08 Feb 2022 08:01:00 -0000

A divine playboy falls for a legendary beauty. But they each have contradictions they can’t help. Cupid is deeply skeptical of love, and Psyche believes her looks are a curse. On top of it all, the jealous goddess Venus will stop at nothing to keep her son away from her rival.

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Chinese New Year: Legends of the Tiger

Tue, 01 Feb 2022 08:01:00 -0000

Before the Tiger joined the Zodiac, he was a student learning the ways of balance and wisdom. The townspeople fear him, but it is the mighty Lion who wreaks havoc. When the smoke clears, the Tiger goes hunting for a tyrant.

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The Orishas: Oba & The Wives of Shango

Tue, 18 Jan 2022 08:01:00 -0000

Oba was disappointed that she no longer had the same relationship with her husband now that Shango had two more wives. So at the urging of one of the other wives, she decided to give a piece of herself to him.

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Io

Tue, 11 Jan 2022 08:01:00 -0000

After an encounter with Zeus and Hera, a mortal woman is transformed against her will. Losing hope, she stumbles upon Prometheus, the god of forethought, who gives her a reason to fight forward.

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Prometheus

Tue, 04 Jan 2022 08:01:00 -0000

The story of Prometheus comes alive in all of its god-defying, fire-stealing glory.

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Best of 2021: At the Seance

Tue, 28 Dec 2021 08:01:00 -0000

As we look ahead to the new year, we want to take one last chance to say thank you for the year that was — and present our "Best of 2021"! Please enjoy this episode from Mediums, one of our favorite new shows of this year, where we take you straight into the heart of a 19th-century seance.

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The Lost Nativity: An Apocryphal Christmas Tale

Tue, 21 Dec 2021 08:01:00 -0000

Dark, sweeping, and brimming with cosmic significance — this is the nativity story as you’ve never heard it before. Join us for a pulse-pounding tale sourced from ancient texts and apocryphal gospels, featuring scenes that didn’t quite make it into the Bible. This is a storytelling special from Parcast Network, hosted by Vanessa Richardson and Alastair Murden. Coming up: A prophecy unfolds, and a child — unlike any other — is born…

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Ragnarök Pt. 3

Tue, 14 Dec 2021 08:01:00 -0000

In Asgard, Vithar and Thor grapple with mysteries before preparing for the final battle — where Loki’s monstrous children wreak havoc, and Thor embraces his destiny. At the end of everything, Vithar discovers what exactly he’s the god of.

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Ragnarök Pt. 2

Tue, 07 Dec 2021 08:01:00 -0000

The alliance formed against Loki’s invading forces now races to find the Allfather. Vithar proves himself against a deadly foe. And in the realm of fire, with the fate of the World Tree hanging in the balance, the gods face a primordial enemy of unimaginable strength.

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Ragnarök Pt. 1

Tue, 30 Nov 2021 08:01:00 -0000

Set far into our future, the apocalyptic event fated by the gods has arrived: Ragnarök. A soldier named Vithar is thrown into world-ending chaos, but finds temporary relief — and a new mission — after he’s plucked out of battle by Freya herself.

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The Orishas: Shango the Thunder Hurler Pt. 2

Tue, 16 Nov 2021 08:01:00 -0000

With his reputation in tatters, Shango must find a way to earn back his people’s respect — and their fear. When a mystical competitor arises, the Thunder Hurler is forced to make a fateful decision about his future.

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The Orishas: Shango the Thunder Hurler Pt. 1

Tue, 09 Nov 2021 08:01:00 -0000

A ruthless warrior and fearsome orisha, Shango gives up his greatest secret in return for a fiery power. But in his quest to become the world’s most powerful warlord, he turns allies into deadly enemies.

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Journey to the West: Guanyin's Goldfish

Tue, 02 Nov 2021 07:01:00 -0000

In another adventure from the classic Chinese myth, the Tang Monk and his disciples encounter a river spirit that eats children... and is an even greater warrior than The Monkey King.

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Hades Pt. 2: Out of Tartarus

Tue, 26 Oct 2021 07:01:00 -0000

Hades' story continues as we turn our attention from the Lord of Shades to the underworld he ruled — starting at its very bottom: the dreaded prison pits of Tartarus.

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Hades Pt. 1: Lord of Shades

Tue, 19 Oct 2021 07:01:00 -0000

Hades is one of the most famous gods in the Greek Pantheon, and possibly its most misunderstood. Today, we descend into the underworld, piecing together disparate stories and long-forgotten myths in an attempt to understand this grim ruler of the dead. Along the way, we'll meet many of his subjects: the ghosts, deities, and demons that call the underworld home.

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Hel: Queen of the Underworld

Tue, 12 Oct 2021 07:01:00 -0000

After a strange meeting with a witch, the mysterious Grímr is both transformed and transported. As he searches for himself in the Underworld, he learns not everything is as it appears…

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Anubis: God of Mummification

Tue, 05 Oct 2021 07:01:00 -0000

Anubis is a common feature of Ancient Egyptian art, but rarely appears in their mythology. Today, we tell his story through one of the most fascinating elements of Egyptian culture: mummification.

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The Orishas: Ogun, the Creator and Destroyer Pt. 2

Tue, 28 Sep 2021 07:01:00 -0000

Ogun retreats into the forest, wishing to separate himself from the humans. But he won’t be able to hide away for long. When war comes to his kingdom, Ogun will have to take a stand — and when he does, it will teach his people an invaluable lesson.

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The Orishas: Ogun, the Creator and Destroyer Pt. 1

Tue, 21 Sep 2021 07:01:00 -0000

Seven orishas descend into the world, to offer protection and guidance to the humans. But one among them has an exceptional task — if only he’ll embrace his true power.

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The Descent of Ninigi Pt. 2

Tue, 14 Sep 2021 07:01:00 -0000

Ninigi arrives on Earth prepared to rule, only to find that the realm already has a king. After making a dangerous wager, Ninigi has only seven days to claim the throne… and woo a bride who has a terrible secret.

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The Descent of Ninigi Pt. 1

Tue, 07 Sep 2021 07:01:00 -0000

From an ancient Shinto text: The goddess Amaterasu tasks her eager grandson Ninigi with ruling the earthly realm… But first, Ninigi will have to find the right guide for the dangerous journey to the world below.

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Frigg and Freya Pt. 2: Return to Asgard

Tue, 31 Aug 2021 07:01:00 -0000

A meeting with the giantesses leaves Frigg with a powerful gift and a plan. She returns to Asgard to seek revenge for her son’s death — but finds her home, and its residents, changed. Soon, she is changed, too.

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Frigg and Freya Pt. 1: The Aesir Queen

Tue, 24 Aug 2021 07:01:00 -0000

When an all-powerful goddess realizes her life in Asgard has become unsatisfying, she embarks on a quest across the World Tree to find herself… and maybe secure a kingdom of her very own.

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Journey to the West: Ghosts of Black Rooster Canyon

Tue, 17 Aug 2021 07:01:00 -0000

Midway through his sacred journey, the monk Tripitaka experiences a strange and unsettling visitation. The next stop on their journey may be the last.

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The Orishas: Obatala and the Golden Chain Pt. 2

Tue, 10 Aug 2021 07:01:00 -0000

Obatala defends the world against death and destruction from his vengeful sister, Olokun, orisha of the sea.

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The Orishas: Obatala and the Golden Chain Pt. 1

Tue, 03 Aug 2021 07:01:00 -0000

This Yoruba tale from West Africa tells of Obatala, a restless Orisha whose boundless creativity led him to create the world as we know it.

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The Punishment of Sisyphus Pt. 2

Tue, 27 Jul 2021 07:01:00 -0000

After escaping Hades twice, the clever Sisyphus had drawn the ire of the gods. When they found him, they made sure he would face one of the most horrific punishments in history.

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The Punishment of Sisyphus Pt. 1

Tue, 20 Jul 2021 07:01:00 -0000

In an effort to become the cleverest man in all of Greece, Sisyphus drew the ire of the gods for a long list of crimes — seducing his niece, killing guests in his home, and betraying the king of gods, Zeus.

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The Adventures of Thor Pt. 3

Tue, 13 Jul 2021 07:01:00 -0000

With Asgard in peril, Thor must reconcile with his estranged son in order to keep the universe itself from collapsing.

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The Adventures of Thor Pt. 2

Tue, 06 Jul 2021 07:01:00 -0000

To save an innocent boy from death, Thor must partner with the chaotic, mischievous Loki. But the foe they face is perhaps too powerful — even for gods.

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The Adventures of Thor Pt. 1

Tue, 29 Jun 2021 07:01:00 -0000

The iconic God of Thunder is enlisted for an epic mission. But it will take a wise empress and a cunning giantess to achieve the impossible.

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Solstice Special: Pisces, Aries, Taurus

Thu, 24 Jun 2021 07:01:00 -0000

In the final installment of our Astrology takeover, we look at Pisces, Aries, and Taurus — the twin fish, the ram, and the bull of the zodiac.

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Solstice Special: Sagittarius, Capricorn, Aquarius

Tue, 22 Jun 2021 07:01:00 -0000

Our astrology takeover continues, with Sagittarius, Capricorn, and Aquarius — the archer, the sea goat, and the water-bearer.

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Solstice Special: Virgo, Libra, Scorpio

Thu, 17 Jun 2021 07:01:00 -0000

Our astrology takeover continues with the stories behind Virgo, Libra and Scorpio — the maiden, the scales of justice, and the vicious scorpion.

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Solstice Special: Gemini, Cancer, Leo

Tue, 15 Jun 2021 07:01:00 -0000

The stars can tell us our fates, but they also have stories of their own. Today, hear the tales behind Gemini, Cancer and Leo — the cosmic twins of Rome, a monstrous crab, and the ferocious Nemean Lion.

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The Hero Twins Pt. 2

Tue, 08 Jun 2021 07:01:00 -0000

Seven Macaw has been slain, but the Hero Twins are not out of the woods yet. His vengeful children are a force to be reckoned with.

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The Hero Twins Pt. 1

Tue, 01 Jun 2021 07:01:00 -0000

This Mayan story tells of two minor deities who fall into an adventure almost by accident. In our first legend, they must stop the malevolent Seven Macaw from taking over the world.

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Medea Pt. 2

Tue, 25 May 2021 07:01:00 -0000

After being exiled from Jason’s home in Iolcos, Medea and Jason find refuge in a new kingdom — but not in each other. Met with a king’s proposition, Jason’s ambitions betray his family, and Medea takes her revenge.

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Medea Pt. 1

Tue, 18 May 2021 07:01:00 -0000

Medea was a foreign princess and a powerful sorceress, best known as the wife of the hero Jason who helped him secure the Golden Fleece. But few know the story of what happened after their triumphant return — and how one of the greatest love stories of Greek myth unravelled into one of its darkest tragedies.

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Journey to the West: The Tang Monk Pt. 2

Tue, 11 May 2021 07:01:00 -0000

Xuanzang achieves justice for his parents, but his trials are far from over. A quest for a murderer, shocking violence, and a hidden goddess all arrive to show Xuanzang that he can be more than a monk. He can become a legend.

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Journey to the West: The Tang Monk Pt. 1

Tue, 04 May 2021 07:01:00 -0000

In China during the Tang dynasty, a humble monk named Xuanzang had a great destiny. His life and travels would be mythologized in the hugely popular novel Xiyouji, known in English as Journey to the West. In today’s story, Xuanzang learns where he came from, and risks death to reunite with his mother.

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Horus the Younger

Tue, 27 Apr 2021 07:01:00 -0000

Beginning his life in exile, this Egyptian deity soon learns that he has a destiny to fulfill... and rises to challenge his uncle for rule over the ancient Egyptian pantheon.

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The Divine Requisition Pt. 2

Tue, 20 Apr 2021 07:01:00 -0000

The ancient struggle for planet Earth reaches its climax as Amaterasu sends her warriors to depose Okuninushi and restore order.

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The Divine Requisition Pt. 1

Tue, 13 Apr 2021 07:01:00 -0000

When an infestation of chaos appears on Earth, the sun goddess Amaterasu marshals the forces of Heaven to seize control of the Central Realm. But its current ruler, the wily folk-hero Okuninushi, has different plans…

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Loki and Iduna's Apples Pt. 2

Tue, 06 Apr 2021 07:01:00 -0000

After Loki is kidnapped by the giant Thiassi, he deploys a cunning scheme, and a curious thing starts to happen. The gods of Asgard begin to age — a tell-tale sign that the goddess Iduna, with her youth-replenishing apples, is gone. Getting her back will require an unlikely collaboration, and a clash amongst ancient enemies.

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Loki and Iduna's Apples Pt. 1

Tue, 30 Mar 2021 07:01:00 -0000

Can the cunning, mischief-making Loki redeem his troublesome ways? The god-king Odin hopes so. But when a giant outwits the Trickster of all tricksters, Loki’s path to redemption is derailed — and he’s pressed to make a betrayal that may doom them all.

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War of the Magicians Pt. 2

Tue, 23 Mar 2021 07:01:00 -0000

As the boy magician Se-Osiris battles an evil sorcerer, his father, the archaeologist-prince Setna, races against time to unlock a secret from the past. To save his son’s life, Setna will have to do something he swore he would never do again: steal from the dead.

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War of the Magicians Pt. 1

Tue, 16 Mar 2021 07:01:00 -0000

From The Tales of Prince Setna: A mysterious stranger issues a challenge in Pharaoh’s court, and a young boy arrives to meet it. Se-Osiris is barely more than a child, but he is already the most powerful magician in Egypt — and he has a five-hundred-year-old score to settle.

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Hercules vs. Theseus Pt. 2

Tue, 09 Mar 2021 08:01:00 -0000

After slaying the Minotaur, losing his father, and cutting ties with Hercules, a traumatized Theseus goes down a dark path. Now it’s up to Hercules to rescue the young king from his own mistakes… even if it means fighting him to the death.

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Hercules vs. Theseus Pt. 1

Tue, 02 Mar 2021 08:01:00 -0000

Icons of Greek mythology, Hercules and Theseus are also cousins with a close bond. But when Theseus finds himself trapped in the Underworld, he goes on a journey into his memory that makes him realize: Hercules may in fact be his greatest enemy.

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Ōkuninushi Pt. 2: The Land of Roots

Tue, 23 Feb 2021 08:01:00 -0000

Onamuji survived his brothers' traps, but now he is trapped in the world beneath the world: the Land of Roots. To survive in this decaying realm of the dead, he will need his wits, his strength... and a little bit of help.

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Ōkuninushi Pt. 1: The White Hare of Inaba

Tue, 16 Feb 2021 08:01:00 -0000

This Shinto adventure is the origin story of Ōkuninushi, a trickster hero and eventual ruler of Izumo. But first, this prince must survive the terrors of his fourscore older brothers.

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Odin’s Quest for Wisdom Pt. 2

Tue, 09 Feb 2021 08:01:00 -0000

Odin the Wanderer continues his journey across Midgard. His giant and human companions surprise him with their complexity, and their heist meets with a few surprises. Finally, Odin must make the ultimate sacrifice.

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Odin’s Quest for Wisdom Pt. 1

Tue, 02 Feb 2021 08:01:00 -0000

Odin was many things to the Norse: the All-Father, king of the gods, creator of the known universe. But how did he go from god-king of the Aesir to the one-eyed wanderer? This is the story of how Odin gained true wisdom… and the cost he paid to get it.

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The Story of Ra Pt. 2

Tue, 26 Jan 2021 08:01:00 -0000

After a horrible crime leaves his family broken, Ra must undertake a treacherous journey to the one place in the universe he doesn't know or control: the underworld. What awaits him there is a battle of truly epic proportions, with all of reality hanging in the balance.

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The Story of Ra Pt. 1

Tue, 19 Jan 2021 08:01:00 -0000

The Ancient Egyptian god of the sun is the creator of all life, driven to bring order out of chaos by Ma’at — the idea of balance between all things. But the more Ra creates, the more disorderly and chaotic the world becomes.

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A Prince Named Pelops Pt. 2

Tue, 12 Jan 2021 08:01:00 -0000

After claiming his freedom from the sea-god Poseidon, Pelops set out to rescue a princess kept hostage by her father, King Oenomaus. But the king would not give up his daughter so easily.

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A Prince Named Pelops Pt. 1

Tue, 05 Jan 2021 08:01:00 -0000

The mythical founder of the Olympic Games was the son of a scornful king and a grandson of Zeus. He endured a gruesome betrayal that left him navigating a world of lusty, vengeful gods.

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Superstitions Special: New Year’s Eve Festivities

Thu, 31 Dec 2020 08:01:00 -0000

The clock’s winding down on the final moments of the year and people around the world are putting their charms and traditions to work, shoring up good fortune for the future. But it’s not always our own personal luck that’s on the line… In this story, a night of superstitions weaves together the fates of merrymakers eager for fresh starts.

This episode is presented by Superstitions, a Spotify Original from Parcast. Follow Superstitions free on Spotify, or wherever you listen to podcasts.

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Holiday Special: A Christmas Carol (Pt. 2)

Thu, 24 Dec 2020 08:05:00 -0000

He’s faced his ghosts, and reckoned with his past. But after decades of relentless self-enrichment, how can Ebenezer Scrooge truly redeem himself?

“A Christmas Carol” is presented by Tales, a Spotify Original from Parcast. For more stories that aren’t afraid to get dark, follow Tales free on Spotify, or wherever you listen to podcasts.

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Holiday Special: A Christmas Carol (Pt. 1)

Thu, 24 Dec 2020 08:01:00 -0000

Nearly two centuries ago, Charles Dickens wrote a tale of greed and redemption. It starts with a miserly old man, his long-dead business partner, and the sound of rattling chains… When Ebenezer Scrooge is forced to reckon with his past, he’s in for a frightful night of ghostly visitations — and a long overdue moral awakening.

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The Adventures of Theseus Pt. 2

Tue, 22 Dec 2020 08:01:00 -0000

Theseus arrives on Crete as a prisoner, determined to prove his worth by saving his fellow Athenian captives from the Minotaur’s terror. But before he can venture into the Labyrinth to slay the beast, Theseus must first outwit a beautiful stranger who could be the key to his survival.

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The Adventures of Theseus Pt. 1

Tue, 15 Dec 2020 08:01:00 -0000

The long-lost heir to the throne of Athens reluctantly sets off to claim his birthright. But when Theseus discovers his father is ensnared by a sorceress, he might just get to be the hero he’s dreamt of being all along.

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Romulus and Remus Pt. 2

Tue, 08 Dec 2020 08:01:00 -0000

Torn apart by the truth of their identities, Romulus and Remus wrestle to regain a united front. Romulus, determined to fulfill their father’s legacy, takes drastic measures in his pursuit of power. And a great city arises — though not without bloodshed and betrayal.

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Romulus and Remus Pt. 1

Tue, 01 Dec 2020 08:01:00 -0000

Twins. Demigods. Rulers. Rome’s mythological founders have an iconic story seeded in tragedy, and brimming with glory. But before Romulus and Remus discover their divine heritage and true destiny, they must first survive…

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Lorelei Pt. 2

Tue, 17 Nov 2020 08:01:00 -0000

Transformed into a charming, confident temptress, Lorelei returns from the Rhine to her village of Bacharach. But beneath her beauty lies a thirst for vengeance, and all those who hurt her in the past now face a terrifying future.

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Lorelei Pt. 1

Tue, 10 Nov 2020 08:01:00 -0000

In the German village of Bacharach, a young woman lives a miserable life as an outcast. After she is lied to by her mother and betrayed by her beloved, Lorelei escapes into the Rhine River, where she discovers a terrible yet wonderful supernatural destiny.

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Daedalus and Icarus Pt. 2

Tue, 03 Nov 2020 08:01:00 -0000

When Icarus learns the truth about his father’s past, the two men settle on a tentative truce. But if they’re ever to rebuild a bond, they must first make an escape — with no choice but to use an untested invention.

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Daedalus and Icarus Pt. 1

Tue, 27 Oct 2020 07:01:00 -0000

After committing a terrible crime, a cocky young inventor flees to Crete and finds himself in the service of the mad king Minos. There, he becomes the world’s greatest creator… and the world’s worst father to his teenage son, Icarus.

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The Land of the Dead Pt. 2

Tue, 20 Oct 2020 07:01:00 -0000

The journey continues into the Halls of Justice, where the hearts of the dead are weighed against the Feather of Truth. But can the Egyptian prince and his magical son make it home to the Land of the Living before the sun rises?

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The Land of the Dead Pt. 1

Tue, 13 Oct 2020 07:01:00 -0000

To the ancient Egyptians, it was a complex and terrifying netherworld filled with demons and gods. Only two living mortals have traveled to the Land of the Dead and returned to tell the tale.

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La Llorona

Tue, 06 Oct 2020 07:01:00 -0000

She’s the spirit of a woman, crying unceasingly for her lost children… whom she herself killed. But La Llorona isn’t simply a tragic figure who lost her mind with jealousy. She’s the ghost of Mexico’s bloody past.

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The Three Sisters

Tue, 29 Sep 2020 07:01:00 -0000

This Native American parable features three girls who are not quite human, but not quite spirits either. They sustain life for the Haudenosaunee people, but only after they have had time to grow on their own.

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The First Couple Pt. 2

Tue, 22 Sep 2020 07:01:00 -0000

Creating the world cost Izanami her life. Now, a rage-filled Izanagi defies the elder gods and vows to rescue his wife’s soul from the land of the dead. But as Izanagi risks it all, Izanami embarks on her own strange journey.

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The First Couple Pt. 1

Tue, 15 Sep 2020 07:01:00 -0000

This is the Japanese Shinto tale of the god Izanagi and the goddess Izanami: two young deities tasked with marrying each other and creating the world. Their idyllic existence is threatened when Izanami rebels against the subservient role she’s expected to play—and Izanagi must choose between obeying the elder gods or supporting his wife.

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Murile

Tue, 08 Sep 2020 07:01:00 -0000

This African myth is both a hero story and a cautionary tale: On the verge of manhood, the young Murile wants to take on more responsibility in his family... but his overprotective mother has other ideas about what's best for the headstrong boy.

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The Founding of Tenochtitlan Pt. 2

Tue, 01 Sep 2020 07:01:00 -0000

After leaving his vengeful sister behind, Huitzilopochtli continues leading the Mexica to their new home. But with each new enemy he encounters along the way comes a new temptation: power. Huitzilopochtli must choose what kind of leader he will be.

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The Founding of Tenochtitlan Pt. 1

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 07:01:00 -0000

Before they were the great Aztecs of Mesoamerica, they were a wandering tribe called Mexica. They enlist a warrior god named Huitzilopochtli to guide them to a new home, but along the way, his vengeful sister Malinalxochitl plagues them with insects… and plots total destruction.

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The Good Twin and the Evil Twin

Tue, 18 Aug 2020 07:01:00 -0000

The Yuma people of North America believe the earth was not created by one god, but two. These twins represent the fundamental forces of good and evil, and only one of them is destined to be victorious in their world-changing struggle.

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Atrahasis

Tue, 11 Aug 2020 07:01:00 -0000

This is the Mesopotamian creation myth of Atrahasis, a human king who was chosen to save creation from the disastrous impulses of the gods... and a great flood that threatened to cover the earth.

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Emerging Into the Upper World

Tue, 04 Aug 2020 07:01:00 -0000

Born in darkness, deep within the earth, Ia’tik and Nao’tsiti were all each other had—until the voice of a spirit guided them into the barren world above. This creation tale comes from an American indigenous tribe of New Mexico, the Acoma Pueblo.

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Kammapa

Tue, 28 Jul 2020 07:01:00 -0000

From South Africa's Kingdom of the Sky comes the story of Kammapa: a shapeless, ravenous beast that nearly swallowed all of humanity.

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Motecuhzoma Pt. 2

Tue, 21 Jul 2020 07:01:00 -0000

Motecuhzoma has found Aztlán, but he is farther from his goal than he hoped. His search for Coatlicue will force him to face more of his personal demons, and the impending doom that faces his people.

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Motecuhzoma Pt. 1

Tue, 14 Jul 2020 07:01:00 -0000

He was a real historical figure, but Motecuhzoma’s story has become shrouded in myth. This particular legend tells the story of how the Aztec King went in search of their ancient homeland to save his kingdom from a deadly drought.

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The Mwindo Epic Pt. 2

Tue, 07 Jul 2020 07:01:00 -0000

An older, bolder Mwindo returns to his village to take down his father, but his temper causes unimaginable destruction and his father flees into the Underworld. As Mwindo ventures there to find him, he befriends a goddess, bargains with a god, and learns the hallmarks of a true leader.

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The Mwindo Epic Pt. 1

Tue, 30 Jun 2020 07:01:00 -0000

In this lively tale from the Nyanga people of the Democratic Republic of Congo, a moody, magical toddler named Mwindo scrambles to escape his village chief father’s unhinged attempts to kill him.

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Zeus & Cronus Pt. 2

Tue, 23 Jun 2020 07:01:00 -0000

In the second part of this Mythology Father's Day special, the Titans are defeated, and the new gods rule from Olympus. But Zeus, new King of the Gods, is beset by doubts. How can he keep himself from following in his father's footsteps? And will his own children seek to overthrow him, the way he overthrew Cronus?

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Zeus & Cronus Pt. 1

Tue, 16 Jun 2020 07:01:00 -0000

The origin story of the Greek Gods is one of the most infamous father-son stories in all of mythology. Cronus, the King of the Titans was given a prophecy that he would be overthrown by his children. To prevent this from happening, he made a rather dramatic choice...

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The Aeneid Pt. 4

Thu, 11 Jun 2020 07:01:00 -0000

Today, we conclude our four-part re-telling of the ancient classic, the Aeneid:

The war between the Latins and the Trojans comes to a head, while Venus seeks to put a stop to Juno's cruelty once and for all. Meanwhile, Aeneas charges head-long toward his destiny: a final battle with the future glory of Rome hanging in the balance.

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The Aeneid Pt. 3

Tue, 09 Jun 2020 07:01:00 -0000

Today, we continue our four-part re-telling of the ancient classic, the Aeneid. Tune in this Thursday for the fourth and final part:

Aeneas's adventure doesn't end when he reaches Italy. While he sets out to make allies of the people who live there, Juno conspires to throw the Trojans into a new war.

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The Aeneid Pt. 2

Thu, 04 Jun 2020 07:01:00 -0000

During the next two weeks, we’ll be bringing you episodes of Mythology on Tuesdays and Thursdays, as we continue our four-part re-telling of the ancient classic, the Aeneid: The Trojan refugees continue their search for the new home promised by the Fates, a journey that will lead Aeneas to the depths of the underworld.

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The Aeneid Pt. 1

Tue, 02 Jun 2020 07:01:00 -0000

During the next two weeks, we’ll be bringing you episodes of Mythology on Tuesdays and Thursdays, as we begin our four-part re-telling of the ancient classic, the Aeneid:

After the fall of Troy, the Trojan hero Aeneas leads a band of refugees across the sea in search of a new home. Guided by his mother Venus, goddess of Love, and hounded by Juno, Queen of the gods, they will face brutal storms, terrifying monsters, and the wrath of a fiery queen.

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Almafi

Tue, 26 May 2020 07:01:00 -0000

In this Hungarian story, a child born from an apple leaves home in search of adventure—and discovers a world full of danger and magic.

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How Maui Snared the Sun Pt. 2

Tue, 19 May 2020 07:01:00 -0000

Maui continues to look for ways to fix the problem he caused by raising the sky, which led to shortened days and ruined crops. To set things right and rescue his image, he will have to snare the sun.

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How Maui Snared the Sun Pt. 1

Tue, 12 May 2020 07:01:00 -0000

This is the story of the Polynesian demi-god and cultural hero Maui. A cavelier do-gooder who tends to lean on his brawn more than his brains, Maui's heroic deeds once had the tendency to cause more harm than good.

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Huang Di

Tue, 05 May 2020 07:01:00 -0000

Over 5,000 years ago, the legendary Yellow Emperor Huang Di united all the tribes of China under his rule. But while most of the land celebrated this new era of peace and prosperity, one figure refused to submit. His name was Chi You, and he was determined to take Huang Di's head before he kneeled.

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Chase of the Severed Head

Tue, 28 Apr 2020 07:01:00 -0000

This horror myth focuses on the miraculous power of a young girl whose parents’ actions force her from a home she’s always known, and into the world beyond.

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Bulat the Brave

Tue, 21 Apr 2020 07:01:00 -0000

We are thrilled to bring you a brand new episode of Mythology today and for the foreseeable future. We thank you for your patience during this unprecedented time.

This adventure is more than just fulfilling a prophecy. Though Bulat the Brave’s heroics are the backbone of the story, this Russian folktale is really about the unlikely friendship that blossoms between two very different men.

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Crossover Week: Mythical Monsters (Argus)

Tue, 14 Apr 2020 07:01:00 -0000

If you enjoy the stories told in Mythology, check out this episode from our series Mythical Monsters: In Greek mythology, Argus Panoptes was a giant with 100 eyes spread over his entire body. Unlike most of the giants, who rebelled against the gods, Argus was one of Queen Hera’s most loyal servants.

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Dangun

Tue, 07 Apr 2020 07:01:00 -0000

He is a legendary figure revered as Korea's first ruler. But Dangun’s story begins with that of his father, the son of heavens Hwanung, who dreamt of bringing peace and enlightenment to mankind.

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Vagina Dentata

Tue, 31 Mar 2020 07:01:00 -0000

It’s a Ponca tribe tale about two sisters with an unusual second set of teeth. As the story goes, the Native American cultural hero and trickster, Coyote, happens upon these young women and finds himself drawn to their lethal sexual exploits.

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Parcast Classic: Osiris and Isis Pt. 1

Tue, 24 Mar 2020 07:01:00 -0000

Due to the unfortunate spread of COVID-19, Parcast has decided to halt recording for the time-being. This is a precautionary measure taken to ensure the safety of our hosts and staff. In the meantime, we're excited to share one of our classic episodes that we know you'll enjoy!

Together they wished to lead the world to peace and prosperity, but their tyrannical grandfather stood in their way. Once Isis figured out how to gain power, a nefarious villain would enact a plot against them that would change the fate of Egypt forever.

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Mahishasur

Tue, 17 Mar 2020 07:01:00 -0000

The Hindu Goddess Durga was created to stop the bull-headed Demon God Mahishasura from destroying the world—and her zeal to see him punished led to one of the greatest battles in Indian mythology.

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Orphan Boy & Elk Dog Pt. 2

Tue, 10 Mar 2020 07:01:00 -0000

Long Arrow continues his journey to bring the Elk Dog to his people. It will take unwavering strength and perseverance—and even that may not be enough.

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Orphan Boy & Elk Dog Pt. 1

Tue, 03 Mar 2020 08:01:00 -0000

Long Arrow is an orphan and an outcast—unable to hear, unable to speak, he follows after his tribe, surviving only on scraps. However, he is destined to become a hero and usher his people into a new age.

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Lạc Long Quân

Tue, 25 Feb 2020 08:01:00 -0000

Born from a dragon and a god, Lạc Long Quân’s heroics and kindness taught the ancient Vietnamese how to survive and created a new, united nation of people.

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Mythology Rewind: The Epic of Gilgamesh Pt. 1

Sun, 23 Feb 2020 08:01:00 -0000

On the last Sunday of every month, Parcast Rewind replays a classic episode of Mythology that you might have missed!

The half-god king, Gilgamesh, finds himself growing bored with his power, so the gods create a wild man who can challenge his strength. When these two fearsome men meet, they will live on in their stories for millennia to come. This Mesopotamian epic poem, composed in 2100 BCE, is considered to be one of the foundational texts in human history.

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Sudika-mbambi Pt. 2

Tue, 18 Feb 2020 08:01:00 -0000

Sudika-mbambi’s quest for revenge against the monsters that had attacked his family ended in betrayal at the hands of his new friends, the Kipalendes. While Sudika-mbambi ventured through the Land of the Dead, Kabundungulu prepared himself for a journey to save his twin brother.

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Sudika-mbambi Pt. 1

Tue, 11 Feb 2020 08:01:00 -0000

They are two brothers known in Angola culture as the thunder Gods—with Sudika-mbambi being the thunder from the east, and his twin brother Kabundungulu the echo of thunder that answers from the west. They were known to destroy demons, defeat monsters, and take whatever they wanted.

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Robin Hood and Guy of Gisborne

Tue, 04 Feb 2020 08:01:00 -0000

Perhaps the story that exemplifies Robin Hood’s character more than any other was Robin Hood and Guy of Gisborne. It’s possibly the oldest Robin Hood ballad, dating back to before the 15th Century. And it begins with the titular hero awakening from a dark and troubling dream...

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Quetzalcoatl

Tue, 28 Jan 2020 08:01:00 -0000

Known as the feathered serpent, Quetzalcoatl has been worshipped in various forms by cultures throughout the region that is now Mexico. According to the Toltecs, he was initially a mortal priest-king named Ce Acatl who suffered a horrific fall from grace. He sacrificed himself to save humanity from a coming disaster and, in the process, was transformed into a god.

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Mythology Rewind: Loki Pt. 1

Sun, 26 Jan 2020 08:01:00 -0000

On the last Sunday of every month, Parcast Rewind replays a classic episode of Mythology that you might have missed!

The son of a Giant and a God, Loki shows an ambivalence towards their problems and relies heavily on shape-shifting tricks.

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Beowulf Pt. 3

Tue, 21 Jan 2020 08:01:00 -0000

As Beowulf approaches his twilight years, he is left with little else to accomplish. He has slain monsters, ruled a peaceful kingdom for 50 years, and held invaders at bay. But that tranquility is soon disturbed when an underground thief steals a cup from a dragon—and a fiery fury is unleashed on the land of the Geats.

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Beowulf Pt. 2

Tue, 14 Jan 2020 08:01:00 -0000

After defeating the vicious monster Grendel, Beowulf and the Danes celebrate their first night of peace in many years. But little do they know, another vicious beast lurks in the darkness—Grendel's terrible mother, a creature who will stop at nothing for revenge.

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Beowulf Pt. 1

Tue, 07 Jan 2020 08:01:00 -0000

Whether it’s dismissed as little more than an old children’s story or a record of the moment when paganism gave way to Christianity, Beowulf has had a profound impact on the evolution of western storytelling and is one of the most important works of Old English literature.

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Best of 2019: The Amazons Pt. 2

Tue, 31 Dec 2019 08:01:00 -0000

Here’s one of our listeners’ most requested episodes of 2019: In the wake of Queen Hippolyta’s death and Antiope’s abduction by Theseus, the Amazon Queens’ youngest sister, Penthesilea, was left to rule the nation of warrior women. Consumed with rage at the injustices done to her sisters, Penthesilea grew into a bitter leader.

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Best of 2019: The Amazons Pt. 1

Tue, 24 Dec 2019 08:01:00 -0000

Here’s one of our listeners’ most requested episodes of 2019: For years, the tribe of warrior women known as “the Amazons” lived in isolation on an island far from men, until Hercules and Jason and the Argonauts beached upon their shores. From that moment on, a friendship was forged that would ultimately lead to the Amazons’ destruction.

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Krampus Pt. 2

Tue, 17 Dec 2019 08:01:00 -0000

Krampus is only one of a wide variety of Germanic Holiday Demons. In the 12 days surrounding Christmas, or Rauhnächte, demons, witches, werewolves, and spirits are believed to haunt the Alps, making the Christmas season a time of horror.

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Krampus Pt. 1

Tue, 10 Dec 2019 08:01:00 -0000

Every year, in early December, a creature roams the Austrian and Bavarian Alps. While the nice children get gifts from St. Nicholas, those who are naughty find themselves at the mercy of Krampus.

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Krasue: The Vampiric Spirit

Tue, 03 Dec 2019 08:01:00 -0000

In Southeast Asia, there persists a tale of a vampiric spirit more ghastly than almost any other. Legend has it: an affair discovered—a burning at the stake—and a protection spell cast too late.

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The Monkey King Pt. 3

Tue, 26 Nov 2019 08:01:00 -0000

For 14 years, The Monkey King protected Tripitaka from various demons seeking to destroy him. Alongside Zhu Bajie, Sha Wujing, and Yulong, the band of immortals finally reach India and are rewarded for their efforts by the Buddha.

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The Monkey King Pt. 2

Tue, 19 Nov 2019 08:01:00 -0000

After 500 years trapped underneath a mountain by Buddha, the Monkey King finally gets a chance at redemption by joining the Buddhist Monkey, Tripitaka, on a sacred journey to India. Tripitaka quickly learns that the Monkey King's mischievous ways will be difficult to adjust to.

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The Monkey King Pt. 1

Tue, 12 Nov 2019 08:01:00 -0000

Born from a stone egg atop a mountain, the magical Monkey King stops at nothing to learn the secrets to immortality. As his strength grows, he proves a challenge for the heavens—forcing the Jade Emperor and Buddah himself to teach this irresponsible monkey a lesson.

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Chenoo: The Ice Giant

Tue, 05 Nov 2019 08:01:00 -0000

According to old Algonquin legend, a terrifying beast stalks the winter wastes of Canada's northern tundra. It's heart is made of ice, and it feasts on human flesh. All who behold its terror know to fear the mighty Chenoo.

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White Buffalo Calf Woman Pt. 2

Tue, 29 Oct 2019 07:01:00 -0000

A Lakota deity said to bring good fortune. The White Buffalo Calf Woman was a central myth of the Plains tribes, serving as a beacon of inspiration, strength, and hope to those who needed it.

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White Buffalo Calf Woman Pt. 1

Tue, 22 Oct 2019 07:01:00 -0000

A central myth of the Plains tribes—the White Buffalo Calf Woman was a Lakota deity, said to bring good fortune. After their encounter with her, two Lakota hunters—Akecheta and Enapay—bring her back to their tribe with the hopes of experiencing enlightenment and harmony.

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The Children of Lir Pt. 2

Tue, 15 Oct 2019 07:01:00 -0000

Stepmoms can be so cruel. Just ask Fionnghuala, Aodh and twins Fiachra and Conn...condemned to live as swans for 900 years.

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The Children of Lir Pt.1

Tue, 08 Oct 2019 07:01:00 -0000

From Irish Mythology—a tale of affection, jealousy and a curse spanning hundreds of years.

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Orpheus and Eurydice Pt. 2: Hades

Tue, 01 Oct 2019 07:01:00 -0000

Orpheus descends into the underworld in search of his beautiful wife. But Hades, the God of the Underworld, does not let his own go easily, and Orpheus finds the challenge Hades sets before him extremely difficult...

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Orpheus and Eurydice Pt. 1: Tragic Love

Tue, 24 Sep 2019 07:01:00 -0000

Orpheus, a great singer, and Eurydice, his beautiful bride, were deeply in love. But their union wasn't fated for happiness, and quickly devolved into tragedy. Orpheus must face man's darkest fear for his beloved: death itself.

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The Legend of the Rosstrappe

Tue, 17 Sep 2019 07:01:00 -0000

Atop Rosstrappe hill in Germany’s Harz Mountains, there is a massive indentation resembling a horse’s hoof print. According to legend, it became imprinted in the rock when a beautiful princess named Brunhilde fled from an evil giant named Bodo.

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Anansi the Spider Pt. 2: Humanity

Tue, 10 Sep 2019 07:01:00 -0000

Now a human, Anansi must navigate having a fragile body and living in a complex social structure. He struggles with looking outside of himself, frequently manipulating others without considering the consequences. As he ages and tires of his earthly responsibilities, he longs to return to the life of a god.

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Anansi the Spider Pt. 1: Trickster

Tue, 03 Sep 2019 07:01:00 -0000

The West African Ashanti tribe have a rich oral tradition surrounding one central figure. Anansi is a spider, a man, a hero, a villain, a comedian, and a teller of serious truths. In our version, he begins as a god, the son of Nyame the sky god. He trades wits with his father, both demanding a series of favors from one another that escalate into madness. In the process, Anansi might just bring enlightenment to humanity.

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The Odyssey Pt. 4: Death To All Suitors

Tue, 27 Aug 2019 07:01:00 -0000

Following his reunion with his son, Telemachus, Odysseus puts his plan in motion, goading the suitors into anger as his allies stole their weapons and sealed the palace doors. As Odysseus prepared to reveal himself, he knew one thing; he would show no mercy.

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The Odyssey Pt. 3: Return to Ithaca

Tue, 20 Aug 2019 07:01:00 -0000

After twenty years away, Odysseus finally returns to his homeland of Ithaca, only to find that all was not well. A small army of suitors had taken up residence in his palace, hoping to coerce his wife, Penelope, into marrying one of them so that they could lay claim to Odysseus' kingdom. With help from the Goddess Athena, Odysseus sets about his plan to retake his throne.

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The Odyssey Pt. 2: Odysseus' Journey

Tue, 13 Aug 2019 07:01:00 -0000

As a guest of the Phaeacians, Odysseus entertains his hosts with the tale of his misadventures. He tells the story of what happened after he and his fellow Ithacans left Troy with the spoils of war. Here, Odysseus relays his encounter with the dreaded Cyclops, the Witch Circe, and his own descent into the Underworld itself.

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The Odyssey Pt. 1: The Missing King

Tue, 06 Aug 2019 07:01:00 -0000

Nearly 10 years after the end of the Trojan War, Odysseus, king of Ithaca and bravest of the Greeks, had yet to return home. His wife, Penelope, and son, Telemachus, had no idea if he was even alive, though they held out hope that he would one day come back to him. After a message from the Gods, Telemachus sets out to pick up his father's trail and learn the fate of Odysseus.

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The Amazons Pt. 2: Blood Debt

Tue, 30 Jul 2019 07:01:00 -0000

In the wake of Queen Hippolyta’s death and Antiope’s abduction by Theseus, the Amazon Queens’ youngest sister, Penthesilea, was left to rule the nation of warrior women. Consumed with rage at the injustices done to her sisters, Penthesilea grew into a bitter leader and planned to launch an attack on Theseus’ Athens.

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The Amazons Pt. 1: The Tragedy of Men

Tue, 23 Jul 2019 07:01:00 -0000

For years, the tribe of warrior women known as the Amazons lived in isolation on an island far from the worlds of men, until Hercules and Jason and the Argonauts beached upon their shores. From that moment on, a friendship was forged between Hercules and the Amazon Queen Hippolyta. A friendship that would ultimately lead to the Amazons' destruction.

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Inanna’s Descent Pt. 2: Lusting for Life

Tue, 16 Jul 2019 07:01:00 -0000

After Inanna, Queen of Heaven, was killed by her sister Ereshkigal, Queen of the Underworld, the world began to suffer in a melancholy malaise of sexless apathy.

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Inanna’s Descent Pt. 1: Lusting for Power

Tue, 09 Jul 2019 07:01:00 -0000

In Ancient Sumer, Inanna was the goddess of sexuality and the Queen of Heaven, the most powerful goddess alive. Yet, even as she stood at the pinnacle of deific power, she longed to conquer more.

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Cú Chulainn Pt. 3: Prophecy Fulfilled

Tue, 02 Jul 2019 07:01:00 -0000

The honeymoon is cut short when the vile Queen Medb casts a curse upon the fighting men of Uliad. She marches her army towards the castle and Cú Chulainn is the only thing that can stand in her way.

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Cú Chulainn Pt. 2: The Gae Bulg

Tue, 25 Jun 2019 07:01:00 -0000

When Cú Chulainn is denied the opportunity to marry the love of his life, he travels to the Isle of Skye to train under the warrior woman Scathach. Her training is legendary for its brutality, and Cú Chulainn realizes that he may not make it home alive.

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Cú Chulainn Pt. 1: Overwhelming Rage

Tue, 18 Jun 2019 07:01:00 -0000

In the ancient Irish kingdom of Uliad, the God Lu and a beautiful woman had a child named Setante. He is gifted beyond all measure, but he's also cursed with a fiery temper that transforms him into a monster who cannot discern friend from foe.

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King Hadding Pt. 2: A Hunger for War

Tue, 11 Jun 2019 07:01:00 -0000

After Hadding claimed the throne of ancient Denmark through war and blood, he found himself growing increasingly bored with the day to day aspects of ruling a kingdom. In his boredom, Hadding begins to seek out battle and conflict that leads to negative consequences for his kingdom, and even his own children.

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King Hadding Pt. 1: A Hunger for Vengeance

Tue, 04 Jun 2019 07:01:00 -0000

When the Norwegian King Swipdag invaded ancient Denmark, he slaughtered the Danish King Gram, sending Gram's infant son Hadding into exile. After being raised by giants, Hadding becomes a man and decides to seek revenge against the tyrant who murdered his father.

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Pandora’s Box

Tue, 28 May 2019 07:01:00 -0000

When the Titan Prometheus stole fire for humanity, Zeus sought vengeance against him and all he held dear. His most extreme act of retribution came in the form of Pandora, a magnificent woman who didn't realize she was simply a pawn in a squabble between the gods.

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The Book of Thoth Pt. 2: Leave It With the Dead

Tue, 21 May 2019 07:01:00 -0000

The Ancient Egyptian prince, Setne, longed for the magical power the Book of Thoth could grant him. In order to acquire it, he breaks into Naneferkaptan's tomb, only to find the dead pharaoh's spirit guarding the book.

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The Book of Thoth Pt. 1: A Bamboozling Baboon

Tue, 14 May 2019 07:01:00 -0000

In Ancient Egypt, one god's wisdom surpassed all the rest: Thoth, the baboon god of intelligence. Thoth took it upon himself to maintain the balance of Ma'at, the force that sustained all life and constantly fluctuates between order and chaos.

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Bellerophon Pt. 2: Soaring Victories

Tue, 07 May 2019 07:01:00 -0000

Falsely accused of a horrific crime, Bellerophon is punished by King Lobates, who desperately wants to see him dead. The King sends Bellerophon on a suicide mission; to fight and kill the chimaera, a nightmarish beast with the heads of a lion, a goat, and a venomous serpent.

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Bellerophon Pt. 1: Justly Exiled, Unjustly Reviled

Tue, 30 Apr 2019 07:01:00 -0000

After discovering that he was the son of Poseidon, Bellerophon dreamed of flying on Pegasus, an immortal winged stallion. With the help of Athena, Bellerophon would achieve his dream, but jealousy would eventually tear his life apart.

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Perseus: A Gaze of Stone

Tue, 23 Apr 2019 07:01:00 -0000

Acrisius, the King of Argos, feared that his offspring would rise up against him. He locked Danae, his only daughter, in a tower to keep her from bearing children. Yet no tower can stop Zeus, king of the gods.

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Amaterasu Pt. 2: The Sun Hides Its Face

Tue, 16 Apr 2019 07:01:00 -0000

Ancient Japan was ruled by the gods who lived in heaven, and the kami who roamed the earth. The most important god of all was Amaterasu, goddess of the sun, who gave life. However, after fighting with her brother, Amaterasu hid herself from the world, leaving everything to die.

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Amaterasu Pt. 1: Shining Brilliance

Tue, 09 Apr 2019 07:01:00 -0000

In Ancient Japan, practitioners of the Shinto religion worshiped Amaterasu, goddess of beauty and the sun. Amaterasu lives in the heavens shining her brilliance down upon the Earth. Yet, her brother, Susano-O, god of storms and seas, destroys her creations out of spite.

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Osiris and Isis Pt. 2: Chaos Reigns

Tue, 02 Apr 2019 07:01:00 -0000

Seth, the god of chaos and violence, ruled over Ancient Egypt after murdering his brother, Osiris. Now Isis, Osiris's wife and goddess of magic and compassion, set out on a quest to bring Osiris back to life. However, Seth does not plan on giving up his power easily.

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Osiris and Isis Pt. 1: Good Intentions, Evil Siblings

Tue, 26 Mar 2019 07:01:00 -0000

Together they wish to lead the world to peace and prosperity, but their tyrannical grandfather stands in their way. When Isis figures out how to gain power, a nefarious villain would soon enact a plot against them that would change the fate of Egypt forever.

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Jason and the Golden Fleece Pt. 2

Tue, 19 Mar 2019 07:01:00 -0000

After traveling most of the globe, Jason finds the fleece guarded by a tyrannical king, his army, and a dragon. Faced with such steep odds, Jason doubts his own talents. But the gods soon send him help... In the form of the King's daughter.

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Jason and the Golden Fleece Pt. 1

Tue, 12 Mar 2019 07:01:00 -0000

Jason crafts the finest ship ever built and crews it with the greatest men from Greek legend. This group of warriors then travels far across the sea facing beast, giants, and obstacles the likes of which have never been seen before. The fleece soon proves to be more difficult to acquire than Jason could have possibly imagined.

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The Pride of Narcissus Pt. 2

Tue, 05 Mar 2019 08:01:00 -0000

After driving a man to suicide, Narcissus's self-obsessed worldview only grows. He soon finds himself stalked by Nemesis, the goddess of vengeance, and his story ends when he rejects a Nymph named Echo. This rejection was just one too many.

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The Pride of Narcissus Pt. 1

Tue, 26 Feb 2019 08:01:00 -0000

Blessed with nearly divine beauty, the mortal man Narcissus finds himself the object of affection from all around him. As his pride grows to momentous levels, he leaves behind him a trail of tears borne from rejection. Eventually, those tears turn to blood.

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Titanomachy: The War of the Titans

Tue, 19 Feb 2019 08:01:00 -0000

This 10-year war between the old gods and the new gods of Greek Mythology has Cronus leading the Titans and Zeus leading the new gods. Zeus came from a line of tyrannical deities, focused only on their own power. But when it comes time for him to take the lead, will he be able to forge his own way, or will he fall back into the abusive pattern of his predecessors?

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The Epic of Gilgamesh Pt. 2

Tue, 12 Feb 2019 08:01:00 -0000

After slaying the giant Humbaba, Gilgamesh and Enkidu find themselves challenged by the gods themselves. The fallout from their next fight leads Gilgamesh on an existential journey for the gift of immortality.

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The Epic of Gilgamesh Pt. 1

Tue, 05 Feb 2019 08:01:00 -0000

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The Abduction of Persephone

Tue, 29 Jan 2019 08:01:00 -0000

The goddess of the harvest, Demeter, loved nothing more than her daughter, Persephone. So when Hades, King of the Underworld, kidnaps Persephone, she vows to rescue her. Demeter’s grief plunges the entire world into an endless winter. With the fate of humanity at stake, will Demeter be able to rescue her daughter? Or will Persephone be trapped forever under frozen ground?

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Hercules Pt. 2: Apotheosis

Tue, 22 Jan 2019 08:01:00 -0000

The King sends him on a suicide mission, but determined to find redemption, Hercules sets out to complete the task. His journey would take him to the gates of Hades and the heights of Mount Olympus, but Hercules’ story would only end with fire and blood.

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Hercules Pt. 1: Strength in Suffering

Tue, 15 Jan 2019 08:01:00 -0000

Of all the mythological figures of Ancient Greece, none has maintained as much prominence as Hercules, the demigod gifted with super strength. While many of us know of Hercules's feats, his childhood and early life were defined by drastic mistakes and their gruesome consequences.

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Loki Pt. 3: The God of Fire

Tue, 08 Jan 2019 08:01:00 -0000

The Trickster God has tested the Asgardian gods’ patience for the last time. Ever the treasonous brethren, scapegoat, and foe to the gods, Loki stands trial as Odin hands down an unthinkably cruel punishment in the wake of the impending prophecy.

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Loki Pt. 2: The God of Mischief

Tue, 01 Jan 2019 08:01:00 -0000

The Gods know their fate and that Loki’s is the most tragic of them all. Constantly confronted with his terrible destiny, a darkness begins to settle over Loki’s one time light hearted countenance. He begins to resent the gods and their ignorant vanity. But is it the Gods who are responsible for this budding malice, a malice that will ensure the coming of Ragnarok and the destruction of the world, or is it Loki himself?

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Loki Pt. 1: The Trickster God

Tue, 25 Dec 2018 08:01:00 -0000

A figure prevalent within the Norse Mythology, but one whose motivations and purpose have been the subject of debate for hundreds of years. There is relatively little source material about Loki and his name has multiple translations. The son of a Giant and a God, Loki shows an ambivalence towards their problems and relies heavily on shape shifting tricks.

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Athena Pt. 2: Lady of Athens

Tue, 18 Dec 2018 08:01:00 -0000

She exists in a liminal state, but slowly finds her own identity as protector of Athens, guardian of heroes, and goddess of wisdom at home and at war. Athena struggles to walk the line between her feminine ideal and her warrior nature, defending the weak, and fighting for her own city. But soon realizes that her penchant for transformations has dark consequences.

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Athena Pt. 1: War and Wisdom

Mon, 10 Dec 2018 08:01:00 -0000

The Goddess of art and war defied gender roles exhibited in Greek culture. Athena fought fiercely in a culture where women didn’t go to battle. Athena vowed to never be a lover or bear children. She used wisdom to find a balance between the ways of the past and the way of the future.

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Introducing Mythology

Fri, 16 Nov 2018 18:04:00 -0000

Gods and heroes. Titans and transformations. Life before earth, and after it. Mythology uses half-humans to explore what it means to be human. And the newest podcast from Parcast explores Mythology. Through audio-drama, we bring these stories to life. Then, we examine where myths come from, what they mean, and how they shape our world today. New episodes of Mythology come out every Tuesday.

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