Jack tells us two tales about how the Giants Causeway came to be....and Jana likes one of them. Then Jana freaks us out with Florida mans Bigfoot known as the Skunk Ape!

Sites & Sources:

The Mythology book - Finn MacCool and the Giants Causeway

National Trust UK

Civilization 6

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Jack tantalizes us with stories of Aphrodite and reintroduces those golden apples the Greek Gods are so fond of...& he sprinkles in a fun fact about Wolverine and fruit. Then Jana takes us back to the forests & rivers of Brazil in search for the mythical Capelobo. Are you a forest or an iceberg person?

Sites & Sources:

The Mythology Book - The Origin of the Universe

An Introduction to Greek Mythology by David Bellingham

Greek Boston - Get to Know the Women of Lemnos of Greek Mythology

britannica

Jane Seymour 

Wikipedia - Aphrodite

Wikipedia - Alectryon (mythology)

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Gather around while Jack tells us the greek myth of the original boss baby, Hermes. Its got cows, its got the invention of music, and its got sass! Then Jana takes us to the UK in search for the elusive cryptid known as Quickfoot! Also- June the producer is writing this synopsis.

Sites & Sources:

Mythos by Stephen Fry

Hippocratic Oath

Mercury (element)

National Library of Medicine

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THE OLYMPICS ARE HERE!!

We love the olympics so much that we brought you a themed episode. Jack regails us with the tale of the original ancient olympics and what Gods inspired the Games. Then Jana travels around ancient France uncovering old stories of French cryptids...watch out for the Lou Carcolh.

Sites & Sources:

Met Museum

The Olympic Museum - The Olympic Games in Antiquity

The Ancient Olympic Games (Documentary) by Historical Adventure

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TW: Suicide

Jack tells us the "super fun" Greek Myth of Atalanta....I think he is confused with the definition of fun. Then Jana abducts us and takes us to South & Central America to share tales of Alien encounters!

Sites & Sources:

Mythology by Edith Hamilton

Mythopedia - Meleager

Mythopedia - Atalanta

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Happy Shark Week! In celebration we both mention sharks briefly and for no reason. Jack enchants us with the Korean myth of how Dan'gun founded Korea, and also we love garlic & bears. Then Jana takes us into the deep corners of the ocean where super scary creepy creatures reside. During the tales we are reminded why we don't hangout in the oceans. Oh, and shoutout to Science.

Sites & Sources:

The Mythology Book - The legendary foundation of Korea

YouTube-

The Book of Symbols - Bear

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Jack explores Chinese mythology and the story of the Yi and the 10 Suns....that involves this whole immortality thing again, don't get Jana started. Then Jana takes us through the many urban legends of a cryptid known in the US as Goatman. Trains, Teens, & Goats is a wild combo. Pro Tip: Stay away from bridges.

Sites & Sources:

The Mythology book - Yi Shoots the Sun

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Back to the land or Norse Mythology! Jack entices us with the story of the death of Baldur, and Jana's least favorite character rears his ugly head. Then Jana gives our nightmares a break to tell us about the magical Pukwudgies...although they are not kind. or cute. or safe to be around. Don't follow the lights!

Sites & Sources:

The Mythology Book - The Death of Baldur

Norse Mythology by Neil Gaiman

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EPISODE 20!!!!! We made it to the teeny tiny milestone known as episode 20 where we celebrate by having a guest star laughing briefly in the background. Say Hi to Lauren!

Now to the episode- Jack tells us several stories of how the Big Dipper was created, hint: bears. And Jana creeps us out yet again with the legend of the Black-Eyed Kids so keep your nightlights on and your doors locked.

Sites & Sources:

The Sky: Mystery, Magic, and Myth by Jean-Pierre Verdet

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TRIGGER WARNING - Both stories mention Suicide

Welcome to the episode where the J's explore some deep fears! Jack weaves us the tangled tale of Arachne and how the first spider came to be, as Jana hunches over and rocks back & forth in utter fear. Then Jana takes us to the deep dark corners of the internet and spooks us with the urban legend known as The Rake...while Jack closes his eyes and almost refuses to view the famous image. Happy Nightmares, see you next week!

Sites & Sources:

The Mythology Book - “Arachne and Minerva”

Mythos by Stephen Fry

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