Mythology & Fiction Explained

By Marios Christou

What's Mythology & Fiction Explained about?

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.

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Mythology & Fiction Explained episodes:

01.26.2024
Episode 61: The Forgotten Creatures of the Arctic: Inuit Mythology
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
11.30.2023
Episode 60 : Dracula by Bram Stoker - Fiction's Most Infamous Vampire
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
10.12.2023
Episode 59: The Forgotten Book of 16th-century Apocalyptic Visions
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...
06.06.2023
Episode 58: The Book of Forgotten Demons & Occult Secrets - Exploring the Infernal Dictionary
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...
04.14.2023
Episode 57: The Beast of Gevaudan | The Hunt for the Unidentified Monster that Terrorised 18th Century France
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
03.31.2023
Episode 56: The History of Dragons | The Strange Origin Stories You Were Never Told
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
02.19.2023
Episode 55: Dante's Inferno, Purgatorio & Paradiso - A Complete Summary of The Divine Comedy
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
02.16.2023
Episode 54: Is Tiamat the Queen of Monsters? The Mesopotamian Creation Story
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
12.22.2022
Episode 53: Paradise Regained: Lucifer's Forgotten Sequel You Were Never Told
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...
11.24.2022
Episode 52: Trojan War | Exploring Greek Mythology's Most Significant War
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
09.30.2022
Episode 51: The History of the Grim Reaper & the Deities of Death
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
09.25.2022
Episode 50: The Children of Loki | A Tale of Neglect, Fear and Prophecy
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
06.30.2022
Episode 49: Paradise Lost | The Story of Lucifer You Were Never Told
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...
06.15.2022
Episode 48: The Many Love Affairs of Zeus | The Strange & Tragic Stories That May Surprise You
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
05.18.2022
Episode 47: The History of Fairies | The Dark & Tragic Stories You Were Never Told
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...
03.31.2022
Episode 46: Zeus vs Thor | Who is the True Lord of Thunder? (Mythological Battle Royale)
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
03.16.2022
Episode 45: Samael, Angel of Death or the Father of Demons? (Exploring Angels & Demons)
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
02.15.2022
Episode 44: Anansi the Spider-Man, The Story of West Africa's Spider Trickster
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
01.19.2022
Episode 43: The Forgotten Cryptids & Legends of Britain - (Pt.1 Exploring English Folklore)
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
12.23.2021
Episode 42: 5 Wonderfully Weird Christmas & Festive Legends - (Exploring Festive Folklore)
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...
12.16.2021
Episode 41: The Strange Creatures of the Witcher Season 2 (Exploring Witcher & Slavic Folklore)
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...
11.30.2021
Episode 40: The Strange & Terrifying Creatures of Native American Folklore - (Exploring Native American Folklore)
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
11.21.2021
Episode 39: Who are the 7 Archangels & What Do They Represent? - (Exploring Angelology)
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
10.05.2021
Episode 38: What is the Leviathan? - (Exploring the Gargantuan Biblical Monster of the Sea)
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...
09.24.2021
Episode 37: The Crazy Creatures of North America - (Exploring North American Folklore)
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...
08.31.2021
Episode 36: The Strange & Terrifying Creatures of Sweden - (Exploring Scandinavian Folklore)
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
08.20.2021
Episode 35: Why Biblically Accurate Angels Look Like Your Worst Nightmare - (Exploring Angelology)
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...
08.06.2021
Episode 34: Ovid's Metamorphoses: A Collection of Gruesome and Unmissable Transformation Tales & Legends
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...
07.16.2021
Episode 33: Sir Gawain and the Green Knight - (Exploring Arthurian Lore)
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
06.30.2021
Episode 32: The Seven Deadly Sins - What Are They and Why Are They So Dangerous?
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. Learn more...
06.23.2021
Episode 31: The Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse - Who Are They & What Do They Represent? -
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. Learn more about...
05.31.2021
Episode 30: Purgatorio - A Summary of the Divine Comedy Pt. 2
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...
05.13.2021
Episode 29: Hera: The Queen of Gods - (Greek Mythology Explained
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. The story of how she married Zeus, her involvements in the...
03.25.2021
Episode 28: The Worst Punishments of Greek Mythology - Mortal Edition (Greek Mythology Explained)
Today Mythology & Fiction Explained explores the worst punishments of Greek mythology that were dished out to kings and regular mortals alike. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
03.12.2021
Episode 27: Mermaids: The Dark & Messed Up Origins - (Exploring the Myths Behind Infamous Sea Creatures)
Mermaids - Today we take a look at the stories behind Mermaids from Greek mythology, Mesopotamian mythology, Russian & British folklore. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
01.28.2021
Episode 26: The Watchers - The Angels who Abandoned God & Heaven (Exploring the Book of Enoch)
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. Learn more...
12.24.2020
Episode 25: A Christmas Carol - The Story of Ebenezer Scrooge (A Charles Dickens Story)
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12.21.2020
Episode 24: Trolls - The Origins of Europe's Man Eating Monsters - (Exploring Scandinavian Folklore)
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12.02.2020
Episode 23: Jinn - From Evil Spirits to Genie - (Exploring Middle Eastern Folklore)
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10.28.2020
Episode 22: Vampires - A Brief History of Obsession - (Exploring Vampire Folklore)
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. Learn more about your ad...
09.30.2020
Episode 21: Who Are The Seven Princes of Hell? - (Demonology Explained)
Today we explore the seven princes of hell using a classification written by Peter Binsfeld based on the seven deadly sins. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
08.31.2020
Episode 20: Koschei The Immortal Sorcerer & How He Finally Met His Demise - (Slavic Folklore)
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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
08.01.2020
Episode 19: Dante's Inferno - A Summary of the Divine Comedy Pt. 1
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...
07.12.2020
Episode 18: Curse of the Wendigo - Dark World Ep.2
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...
05.13.2020
Episode 17: Satyrs & Fauns - The Goatmen of Greek & Roman Mythology
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. Learn more about your ad...
05.07.2020
Episode 16: Amazons - The Most Feared Warrior Women of Greek Mythology
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...
05.01.2020
Episode 15: The Strange Locations of the Cthulhu Mythos
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...
04.23.2020
Episode 14: Lucifer - The Story Behind the Fallen Angel
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...
04.17.2020
Episode 13: Hestia - Goddess of the Hearth & Sacrificial Flame
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...
04.11.2020
Episode 12: The Jersey Devil - The History Behind New Jersey's Most Famous Cryptid
Today we take look at the history and alleged sighting involving New Jersey's most famous Cryptid, the Jersey Devil! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What's Mythology & Fiction Explained about?

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Mythology & Fiction Explained episodes:

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Episode 45: Samael, Angel of Death or the Father of Demons? (Exploring Angels & Demons)

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

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

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

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

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

Episode 39: Who are the 7 Archangels & What Do They Represent? - (Exploring Angelology)

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

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

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

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

Episode 34: Ovid's Metamorphoses: A Collection of Gruesome and Unmissable Transformation Tales & Legends

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Episode 15: The Strange Locations of the Cthulhu Mythos

Episode 14: Lucifer - The Story Behind the Fallen Angel

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

Episode 12: The Jersey Devil - The History Behind New Jersey's Most Famous Cryptid