Clash of the Myths provides a platform for discussing the relevance of mythology to the modern day. History, folklore, and legends have shaped the human experience through cultural narratives. We are here to compare and contrast these chronicles, and apply them to our modern world.
All great things come to an end…but what makes and empire great to begin with? In this episode we dive into the stories of how, when, and why these two powerful kingdoms collapsed. These highly controversial stories prompt the question, “what does it mean to be assimilated into a conquering force?” Want more stories now?...
Have you heard the haunting tale of Roanoke? More than 120 English settlers mysteriously vanished. Was this the work of foul play, or was something else amidst? Many have speculated on how so many could have vanished without a trace. Tune in and find out what really happened to the lost souls of the settlers.
You’ve heard the common myth that elephants are afraid of mice… but did you know it’s actually respect, and not fear? The stars and moon were nothing but a child’s play toy, and the Raven use to be a creature of pure white, according to legend. Find out about these unique stories and more on...
Was the ancient Mayan ball game a literal matter of survival? Was the land of the dead a real place on Earth? This week Dyan and Marcos talk about the Popol Vuh – A series of writings detailing the mythology of the K’iche’ people. These stories recall the trials and tribulations of heroes born from...
We’re Back! Join us for another epic series of myths and debates on Clash of Myths! This season is all about Indigenous American civilizations. In Episode 1, we focus on stories centering around the founding of the Inca Empire and the mythical tales originating from the Amazon River Basin.
This week we share stories centralizing around Hinduism. These tales include the holy trinity known as Brahma, Vishnu, and Shiva. Dylan shares the story of how a personified entity of the universe is unified in marriage with his devoted follower. Marcos shares a story describing the 10 principal incarnations of Vishnu, and how the entity...
In this weeks discussion, Dylan and Marcos talk Dualism and how different perspectives were used to moralize people’s means to an end.
Were El Dorado and Shambhala real cities? Perhaps they were mythical manifestations of those who sought paradise? One thing is for certain… destruction occurred in search of these two places. In this episode we talk about these sanctuaries, and how people followed their trails of existence. Be sure to join our in-depth discussion on our...
Have you ever wondered what the Wandering Jew has seen on his journey? What exactly is the Ark of the Covenant? On Take II of Medieval, we bring you an episode of all myths. This week we share stories involving the Wandering Jew and The Knights Templar.
This week, Dylan and Marcos begin a two-part journey to compare and contrast the legends of The Wandering Jew and The Knights Templar. The Wandering Jew is a story of a Jewish shoemaker, who is cursed to walk the earth for centuries. The Wandering Jew brings plagues and bad fortune, after striking the face of Jesus. ...