Michael deMeng's Strange Tales of Myth and Magic

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Assemblage artist Michael deMeng takes listeners on a journey through ancient legends and lore. He explores how these tales evolved, how they affected culture and how they influenced him as an artist.

Michael deMeng


    • Dec 10, 2020 LATEST EPISODE
    • infrequent NEW EPISODES
    • 27m AVG DURATION
    • 14 EPISODES


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    Latest episodes from Michael deMeng's Strange Tales of Myth and Magic

    Krampus and Other Christmas Meanies

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 10, 2020 27:10


    In this episode Michael explores the legends of the Xmas devil, Krampus. He also takes a look at other the other devils of December and there ring leader...Frau Perchta. He winds up with a chat about a nasty Christmas orgress of Iceland, her blood thirsty kitty, and her mischievous sons...the Yule Lads.

    Brews of the Gods - Lager Lore and Ale Tales

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 27, 2020 30:48


    In this episode Michael explores the myths and legends surrounding beer. Beer godesses, never empty goblets, the invention of straws, the strange life and demise of Lord Barleycorn and the King of Beer sells his soul to the Devil.

    Doppelgängers - Eerie Omens, Mysterious Lookalikes and Evil Twins

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 22, 2020 31:00


    In this episode Michael explores doppelgängers, changelings and other unusual duplicates. Are they warnings, protectors, or do they have something more nefarious in mind?Additional insight and resources about the topic can be found at Michael deMeng's blog: www.michaeldemeng.com/blog

    Medusa - Sympathy for the Gorgon

    Play Episode Play 30 sec Highlight Listen Later Aug 7, 2020 29:58


    In this episode Michael explores the snake haired villain Medusa...but, the question is, was she really so bad?Additional insight and resources about the topic can be found at Michael deMeng's blog: www.michaeldemeng.com/blog

    Mythological Plants - Magic, Murder and Mayhem in the Botanical Kingdom

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 27, 2020 29:50


    In this episode Michael explores strange plants of fable and lore, including the hungry grass of Ireland, the man-eating Madagascar tree and vampire pumpkins.Additional insight and resources about the topic can be found at Michael deMeng's blog: www.michaeldemeng.com/blog

    Davy Jones and Booze Cruises from Hell

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 10, 2020 27:44


    In this episode Michael explores the legends of Davy Jones, the Flying Dutchmen and the Chilean Ghost Ship the Calueche.Additional insight and resources about the topic can be found at Michael deMeng's blog: www.michaeldemeng.com/blog

    The Danse Macabre - A Boneyard Boogie

    Play Episode Listen Later May 26, 2020 30:34


    In this episode Michael deMeng explores the Danse Macabre and other stories of Death, ditties and dancing. He will examine everything from the Death shimmying folks to the afterworld, the boney Inuit dancer, dances to ward off tarantula bites, and more.Additional insight and resources about the topic can be found at Michael deMeng's blog: www.michaeldemeng.com/blog

    The Loup Garou - A French Werewolf in Canada

    Play Episode Listen Later May 14, 2020 29:46


    In this episode Michael deMeng explores the Loup Garou and the werewolf legends of French Canada.Additional insight and resources about the topic can be found at Michael deMeng's blog: www.michaeldemeng.com/blog

    Irish Vampires

    Play Episode Play 30 sec Highlight Listen Later Apr 30, 2020 30:32


    In this episode Michael deMeng explores the vampires of Ireland and how some of these legends may have come to influence Bram Stoker's novel Dracula. Additional insight and resources about the topic can be found at Michael deMeng's blog: www.michaeldemeng.com/blog

    Pixies - Woodland Tricksters

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 17, 2020 26:48


    Michael deMeng explores the legends of the woodland creatures called Pixies. Little magical folk who spend most of there time dancing by moonlight and playing pranks on humansAdditional insight and resources about the topic can be found at Michael deMeng's blog: www.michaeldemeng.com/blog

    The Golem - Clay Defender or Muddy Monster

    Play Episode Play 30 sec Highlight Listen Later Apr 2, 2020 23:01


    Michael deMeng explores Jewish legends surrounding a clay monster called the Golem; a mystical servant and protector to the Jewish people...but sometimes things go a little haywire. Learn about the legend that inspired Mary Shelley's Frankenstein along with some of the strange variations of the tale.Additional insight and resources about the topic can be found at Michael deMeng's blog: www.michaeldemeng.com/blog

    The Buso Devils - Bringers of Spring

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 20, 2020 23:56


    Michael deMeng explores the Buso devils of Mohacs. A strange Hungarian festival where devils run amok...but don't fear...they're not all bad.  In fact when you hear about them you'll be wanting to throw a few spiced wines back with them.Additional insight and resources about the topic can be found at Michael deMeng's blog: www.michaeldemeng.com/blog

    La Llorona - The Weeping Woman

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 5, 2020 23:14


    Michael deMeng explores the legends and stories about La Llorona, the Weeping Woman. Discover her sad tragic tale and how other ghost stories might relate. You'll also take a trip to the very haunting Isla de las Munencas, Doll Island, and find out how this place might relate to the legends of la Llorona. Additional insight and resources about the topic can be found at Michael deMeng's blog: www.michaeldemeng.com/blog

    Baba Yaga - The Crone in the Woods

    Play Episode Play 37 sec Highlight Listen Later Feb 20, 2020 23:25 Transcription Available


    Michael deMeng explores the legends and stories about the mysterious witch of Russia and Slavic lore, Baba Yaga. Learn about her strange house that hops around on chicken legs and how this tale influenced Michael's artwork.Additional insight and resources about the topic can be found at Michael deMeng's blog: www.michaeldemeng.com/blog

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