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The Mythology & Fiction Explained podcast is a weekly show that aims to cover all sorts of Mythological tales and crazy fiction. Many of these episodes have come from the popular Youtube channel Mythology & Fiction Explained.

Marios Christou


    • Dec 12, 2024 LATEST EPISODE
    • monthly NEW EPISODES
    • 22m AVG DURATION
    • 61 EPISODES

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    The Mythology & Fiction Explained podcast is an absolute treasure trove for those who are fascinated by ancient myths, folklore, and classic literature. Hosted by a knowledgeable and engaging storyteller, this podcast delves into a wide range of topics, from Greek mythology to Dante's Inferno, offering unique insights and entertaining commentary along the way. It's a true delight for any geek or lover of stories.

    One of the best aspects of this podcast is its ability to make complex and intimidating subjects accessible and enjoyable. The host has a talent for breaking down dense texts like Dante's Inferno or Paradise Lost into digestible pieces, making them easier to understand and appreciate. The explanations provided are thorough and well-researched, offering listeners a deeper understanding of these timeless tales. Additionally, the host often compares different cultural versions of similar stories, highlighting the similarities and differences across various mythologies. This adds depth to each episode and enhances our understanding of the human experience as expressed through storytelling.

    Another standout feature of this podcast is its fun and entertaining delivery. The host injects humor and personality into each episode, making it an engaging listening experience. Whether it's clever side commentary or humorous anecdotes, there is always something that keeps the audience entertained throughout. The storytelling itself is compelling, with a clear passion for the subject matter shining through in every episode.

    While it pains me to find any fault with this podcast, one minor drawback is its frequency of episodes. As mentioned by some fans in their reviews, it would be wonderful if there were more frequent releases. Given how enjoyable each episode is, listeners are left longing for more content on a regular basis. However, this does not detract from the overall quality of the podcast; it simply shows how captivating it truly is.

    In conclusion, The Mythology & Fiction Explained podcast is a must-listen for anyone who loves ancient myths, folklore, or classic literature. With its accessible explanations, entertaining delivery, and extensive exploration of various cultures, it is a true gem in the world of storytelling podcasts. While we may crave more frequent episodes, the content provided is always well-researched and lovingly presented. This podcast is a delightful escape from the stresses of everyday life, offering a perfect blend of education and entertainment.



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    Episode 63 : Frankenstein: by Mary Shelley the Origin of Gothic Horror

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 12, 2024 32:14


    Today we take a look at Mary Shelley's Frankenstein, a true gothic horror classic. A young scientist discovers the secret to creating life and attempts to do what so many before him failed to do. When his experiment fails, he bestows life upon what he can only describe as a monster. A monster who seeks revenge for the cruel life he had been thrust into, but who will prevail in this battle of creator vs creation? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Episode 62 : Sun Wukong - A Detailed Summary of Journey to the West

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 14, 2024 137:40


    Today we take a look at Journey to the West a true classic of Chinese literature. An epic pilgrimage that features everyone's favorite shapeshifting trickster Sun Wukong the Monkey King.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Episode 61: The Forgotten Creatures of the Arctic: Inuit Mythology

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 26, 2024 20:25


    Today we explore the secrets of the Arctic, its forgotten and obscure creatures found in Inuit folklore and mythology.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Episode 60 : Dracula by Bram Stoker - Fiction's Most Infamous Vampire

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 30, 2023 58:27


    Today we take a look at a true horror classic in Bram Stoker's Dracula. Hopefully you enjoy this abridged version narrated by Mythology & Fiction explained.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Episode 59: The Forgotten Book of 16th-century Apocalyptic Visions

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 12, 2023 26:37


    In today's episode we take a look at the Augsburg book of miracles, a manuscript from an unknown author containing miraculous signs through out the ages, a collection of renaissance art and religious stories that many thought would predict future events. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Episode 58: The Book of Forgotten Demons & Occult Secrets - Exploring the Infernal Dictionary

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 6, 2023 16:43


    Today we take a look at the Dictionnaire Infernal otherwise known as the Infernal Dictionary, written by Jacques Collin de Plancy. This manuscript delves into many of the lesser known and forgotten demons as well as the practices and beliefs surrounding the occult.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Episode 57: The Beast of Gevaudan | The Hunt for the Unidentified Monster that Terrorised 18th Century France

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 14, 2023 13:13


    In today's episode we take a look at the mystery behind the monster that plagued the French countryside in the 18th century, but what exactly was the beast of Gevaudan? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Episode 56: The History of Dragons | The Strange Origin Stories You Were Never Told

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 31, 2023 27:02


    Today we take a look at the dragons, the history behind these mythical monsters and how their appearance and significance has changed over time.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Episode 55: Dante's Inferno, Purgatorio & Paradiso - A Complete Summary of The Divine Comedy

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 19, 2023 94:28


    Today we take a look at the all three parts of Dante's Divine Comedy, Inferno, Purgatorio and Paradiso.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Episode 54: Is Tiamat the Queen of Monsters? The Mesopotamian Creation Story

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 16, 2023 12:51


    Today we take a look at some Mesopotamian mythology with the goddess Tiamat and the creation story of the Enuma Elis. Was she the mother of monsters or the creator of life?  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Episode 53: Paradise Regained: Lucifer's Forgotten Sequel You Were Never Told

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 22, 2022 20:09


    Today we return to the work of John Milton to take a look at the sequel to Paradise Lost. Paradise Regained follows the events Paradise Lost where the son of God must overcome the temptation of Satan. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Episode 52: Trojan War | Exploring Greek Mythology's Most Significant War

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 24, 2022 46:08


    Today we take a look at the events that transpired which caused one of the largest scale wars in Greek Mythology the Trojan War. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Episode 51: The History of the Grim Reaper & the Deities of Death

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 30, 2022 36:01


    Today we're taking a look the origin and history of the Grim Reaper as well as a look at the various deities and spirits of death from around the world. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Episode 50: The Children of Loki | A Tale of Neglect, Fear and Prophecy

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 25, 2022 19:20


    Today we take a look at Loki's children, some are fairly monstrous and others less so. These include Fenrir, Hel, Jormungandr, Sleipnir and Nari. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Episode 49: Paradise Lost | The Story of Lucifer You Were Never Told

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 30, 2022 28:40


    Today we take a look at John Milton's classic poem, Paradise Lost. The story that attempts to paint Satan as a sympathetic character with reasoning behind his actions that extend past just being an evil demon. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Episode 48: The Many Love Affairs of Zeus | The Strange & Tragic Stories That May Surprise You

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 15, 2022 13:21


    Today we take a look at the various stories surrounding Zeus and his lovers, some strange and some quite tragic.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Episode 47: The History of Fairies | The Dark & Tragic Stories You Were Never Told

    Play Episode Listen Later May 18, 2022 19:30


    Today we take a look at the history of fairies, what exactly they are and where they came from. This includes multiple regions around the world and features creatures such as Changelings, leprechauns, Pixies, Banshees, Boggarts and even angels and demons. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Episode 46: Zeus vs Thor | Who is the True Lord of Thunder? (Mythological Battle Royale)

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 31, 2022 15:51


    Today we explore what a potential encounter between Zeus and Thor could look like, how it would take place and who would ultimately end up victorious. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Episode 45: Samael, The Angel Who Punishes Sin or a Corrupting Demon? (Exploring Angels & Demons)

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 16, 2022 11:35


    Today we explore the angel Samael and the various texts that seem to contradict and confuse many as to who Samael was and what role he played. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Episode 44: Anansi the Spider-Man, The Story of West Africa's Spider Trickster

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 15, 2022 18:22


    Today we take a look at some West African Folklore with the Ghanaian legend of the trickster spirit Anansi the spider. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Episode 43: The Forgotten Cryptids & Legends of Britain - (Pt.1 Exploring English Folklore)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 19, 2022 16:22


    Today we explore five legends & cryptids from Britain. The terrible swamp hag Jenny Greenteeth, the brave giant slaying Jack, the terror Black Annis, the fiendish Black Shuck and the mysterious Hairy Hands. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Episode 42: 5 Wonderfully Weird Christmas & Festive Legends - (Exploring Festive Folklore)

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 23, 2021 9:58


    Today we take a look at 5 festive legends including, Gryla, the Yule Cat, the Yule Lads, Befana and the Kallikantzaros. From Iceland we have the terrible child eating troll Gryla, her pet cat the Yule Cat which stalks the snowy countryside looking for those who were unfortunate enough to not receive any new clothing during Christmas. Lastly we have her 13 sons, the Yule Lads. Who arrive in town one at a time each night from the December 12th until Christmas Eve. These pranksters wreak havoc and ensure that little peace and rest will be had. In Italy they tell stories of an old woman called Befena who rides a broomstick and delivers presents to children. In Greece and the Balkans exist the Kallikantzaroi who spend most of the year underground trying to destroy the tree of life. However during the twelves days of Christmas they surface to cause havoc which allows the tree of life time to regenerate. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Episode 41: The Strange Creatures of the Witcher Season 2 (Exploring Witcher & Slavic Folklore)

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 16, 2021 11:51


    Today we take a look at some of the creatures that may feature in the second season of the Witcher as well as some we have already seen. We also explore some of the folklore influences behind these creatures. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Episode 40: The Strange & Terrifying Creatures of Native American Folklore - (Exploring Native American Folklore)

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 30, 2021 13:57


    Today we continue our Strange & Terrifying creature series with 6 figures from Native American Folklore. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Episode 38: Who are the 7 Archangel & What Do They Represent? - (Exploring Angelology)

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 21, 2021 12:38


    Today Mythology & Fiction Explained explores the concept of the seven archangels. Who they were and what they represent. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Episode 38: What is the Leviathan? - (Exploring the Gargantuan Biblical Monster of the Sea)

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 5, 2021 8:31


    Today we take a look at a gargantuan mythical monster of the sea that has appeared in cultures all around the world. A creature so terrifying humanity is powerless to stop it, the creature is of course the Leviathan. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Episode 37: The Crazy Creatures of North America - (Exploring North American Folklore)

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 24, 2021 13:30


    Today we travel to North America, a region that has hundreds of strange and unique creatures. The five creatures or Cryptids we will be focusing on today are, Bigfoot, Devil Dogs, the Beast of Busco, the Loveland Frog and the Flatwoods Monster. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Episode 36: The Strange & Terrifying Creatures of Sweden - (Exploring Scandinavian Folklore)

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 31, 2021 13:40


    Today we take a look at the many strange creatures and legends that are native to Sweden. These creatures include the Draugr, Skogsraet, Myling, Nacken, Mara, Trollcat and Vittra. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Episode 35: Why Biblically Accurate Angels Look Like Your Worst Nightmare - (Exploring Angelology)

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 20, 2021 8:28


    Today we take a look at how angels were described in various religious texts and they look nothing like you'd expect, unless you imagined nightmarish Lovecraftian beings. These figures include the Seraphim, Cherubim, Ophanim and the Virtues. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Episode 34: Metamorphoses - A Collection of Roman Myths Everyone Must Read! - (Roman/Greek Mythology)

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 6, 2021 17:50


    Today we finally take a look at Ovid's Metamorphoses a selection of cautionary transformation tales. Some of the figures we'll be taking a look at today include Calisto, Arachne, Pygmalion, Daedalus & Icarus and Battus. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Episode 33: Sir Gawain and the Green Knight - (Exploring Arthurian Lore)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 16, 2021 11:10


    Today we will be exploring the tale of Sir Gawain and the Green Knight. A great piece of Arthurian lore that covers multiple themes from Honesty, chivalry, temptation, seduction and human nature. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Episode 32: The Seven Deadly Sins - What Are They and Why Are They So Dangerous?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 30, 2021 12:56


    Today we take a look at the Seven Deadly Sins with one main goal, to find out why they were considered so deadly. In order to uncover their origins we must examine how and why they came to exist.

    Episode 31: The Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse - Who Are They & What Do They Represent? -

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 23, 2021 12:07


    Today we take a look the Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse, Conquest, War, Famine and Death. We examine who are they are and what they represent using information from the book of revelation and the book of ezekiel.

    Episode 30: Purgatorio - A Summary of the Divine Comedy Pt. 2

    Play Episode Listen Later May 31, 2021 34:40


    Today we finally return to Dante's Divine Comedy with Purgatorio, having covered Inferno and due to very very popular demand we are now tagging along with Dante and Virgil as they travel through Purgatory. Join us on this wild adventure and we take another look into the wild mind of Dante Alighieri.

    Episode 29: Hera: The Queen of Olympus - (Greek Mythology Explained

    Play Episode Listen Later May 13, 2021 15:14


    Today we explore the queen of Olympus herself Hera! We take a look at the domains and worship surrounding Hera, as well as the many stories she appears in.

    Episode 28: The Worst Punishments of Greek Mythology - Mortal Edition (Greek Mythology Explained)

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 25, 2021 13:06


    Today Mythology & Fiction Explained explores the worst punishments of Greek mythology that were dished out to kings and regular mortals alike.

    Episode 27: Mermaids: The Dark & Messed Up Origins - (Exploring the Myths Behind Infamous Sea Creatures)

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 12, 2021 14:24


    Mermaids - Today we take a look at the stories behind Mermaids from Greek mythology, Mesopotamian mythology, Russian & British folklore.

    Episode 26: The Watchers - The Angels who Abandoned God & Heaven (Exploring the Book of Enoch)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 28, 2021 11:27


    The book of Enoch is a religious text that covers Angels, Demons, Giants and even the events surrounding the great flood. Today we take a look at the book of the Watchers which discusses the angels fall from grace.

    Episode 25: A Christmas Carol - The Story of Ebenezer Scrooge (A Charles Dickens Story)

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 24, 2020 11:04


    Episode 24: Trolls - The Origins of Europe's Man Eating Monsters - (Exploring Scandinavian Folklore)

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 21, 2020 10:07


    Episode 23: Jinn: From Evil Spirits to Genie - (Exploring Middle Eastern Folklore)

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 2, 2020 12:22


    Episode 22: Vampires: A Brief History of Obsession - (Exploring Vampire Folklore)

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 28, 2020 13:16


    Today we explore the numerous legends surrounding Vampire folklore from all around the world. As we attempt to draw a conclusion as to why Vampires in fiction today differ so greatly from the Vampires of old.

    Episode 21: Who Are The Seven Princes of Hell? - (Demonology Explained)

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 30, 2020 11:40


    Today we explore the seven princes of hell using a classification written by Peter Binsfeld based on the seven deadly sins.

    Episode 20: Koschei The Immortal Sorcerer & How He Finally Met His Demise - (Slavic Folklore)

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 31, 2020 27:58


    Prince Ivan has freed the evil sorcerer Koschei the immortal, now he must embark on a quest to save his wife and defeat a sorcerer who cannot be killed.

    Episode 19: Dante's Inferno - A Summary of the Divine Comedy Pt. 1

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 1, 2020 41:32


    Today we take a look at the first part of the Divine Comedy... Dante's inferno. We journey through the nine circles of hell with Dante and Virgil as they try to escape with the ultimate goal of making it to paradise.

    Episode 18: Curse of the Wendigo - Dark World Ep.2

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 12, 2020 82:48


    Dark World is our very own series of short horror stories that feature all sorts of creatures and monsters from folklore all around the world. Today in Dark World episode 2 Curse of the Wendigo, our protagonist Chase struggles with his own personal demons while what he believes to be a Wendigo stalks his family.

    Episode 17: Satyrs & Fauns - The Goatmen of Greek & Roman Mythology

    Play Episode Listen Later May 13, 2020 11:19


    Today we explore the stories behind the Satyr and Faun as they appeared in both Greek and Roman mythology. We take a look at the different types and how the two differed in appearance and personality.

    Episode 16: Amazons - The Most Feared Warrior Women of Greek Mythology

    Play Episode Listen Later May 7, 2020 14:17


    Today we take a look at a tribe of fierce warrior women that the ancient Greeks referred to as the Amazons. An isolated tribe of warrior women who were very accustomed to the spartan way of life, they had many queens and took part in a many wars as they could but were they even women to begin with? We take a look at who they were, where they came from and where in Greek mythology they were mentioned.

    Episode 15: The Strange Locations of the Cthulhu Mythos

    Play Episode Listen Later May 1, 2020 14:21


    Today we take a look at some of the most popular strange locations that appear in the work of H.P Lovecraft and the Cthulhu mythos. These include Arkham, a hub for the supernatural. Innsmouth, the sleepy fishing town where the deep ones hide. Dunwhich, the home of a true terror. The Nameless City, home to a mysterious race of reptiles. Carcosa, the ruins of a once great city. Hyperborea, a harsh and unforgiving frozen wasteland. R'lyeh the underwater city where the great Cthulhu slumbers.

    Episode 14: Lucifer - The Story Behind the Fallen Angel

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 23, 2020 12:53


    Today we take a look at the fall of Lucifer and how he went from the most beautiful angel in heaven to a grotesque demon who ruled hell. We examine the references in biblical scriptures and how Lucifer and Satan became the same figure. We then take a look at how Lucifer and Satan are represented in two works of literature, Dante's Inferno and John Milton's Paradise Lost

    Episode 13: Hestia - Goddess of the Hearth & Sacrificial Flame

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 17, 2020 12:51


    In today's episode we take a look at some Greek mythology with Hestia, the Goddess of the Hearth & Sacrificial Flame. Hestia is one of the first six Olympian deities and perhaps the least mentioned because of her commitment to keeping the sacred hearth burning. We examine the few stories she appears in, how she was viewed in overall Greek religion, how her worship took place and why it was so important.

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