Mythology

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September 21, 2021 The Orishas: Ogun, the Creator and Destroyer Pt. 1
Seven orishas descend into the world, to offer protection and guidance to the humans. But one among them has an exceptional task — if only he’ll embrace his true power.

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46 min
September 14, 2021 The Descent of Ninigi Pt. 2
Ninigi arrives on Earth prepared to rule, only to find that the realm already has a king. After making a dangerous wager, Ninigi has only seven days to claim the throne… and woo a bride who has a terrible secret.

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55 min
September 07, 2021 The Descent of Ninigi Pt. 1
From an ancient Shinto text: The goddess Amaterasu tasks her eager grandson Ninigi with ruling the earthly realm… But first, Ninigi will have to find the right guide for the dangerous journey to the world below.

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48 min
August 31, 2021 Frigg and Freya Pt. 2: Return to Asgard
A meeting with the giantesses leaves Frigg with a powerful gift and a plan. She returns to Asgard to seek revenge for her son’s death — but finds her home, and its residents, changed. Soon, she is changed, too.

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44 min
August 24, 2021 Frigg and Freya Pt. 1: The Aesir Queen
When an all-powerful goddess realizes her life in Asgard has become unsatisfying, she embarks on a quest across the World Tree to find herself… and maybe secure a kingdom of her very own.

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51 min
August 17, 2021 Journey to the West: Ghosts of Black Rooster Canyon
Midway through his sacred journey, the monk Tripitaka experiences a strange and unsettling visitation. The next stop on their journey may be the last.

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49 min
August 10, 2021 The Orishas: Obatala and the Golden Chain Pt. 2
Obatala defends the world against death and destruction from his vengeful sister, Olokun, orisha of the sea.

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48 min
August 03, 2021 The Orishas: Obatala and the Golden Chain Pt. 1
This Yoruba tale from West Africa tells of Obatala, a restless Orisha whose boundless creativity led him to create the world as we know it.

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47 min
July 27, 2021 The Punishment of Sisyphus Pt. 2
After escaping Hades twice, the clever Sisyphus had drawn the ire of the gods. When they found him, they made sure he would face one of the most horrific punishments in history.

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43 min
July 26, 2021 Introducing: Deathbed Confessions
Imagine living with a secret so big, if anyone were to find out, it would change everything. From love affairs and fake identities to heists and murder — do you think you could take a secret like that to the grave? Discover the most explosive things people have admitted to just moments before the end in the new Spotify Original from Parcast, Deathbed Confessions. Listen to an exclusive clip from the first episode right here, then search and follow “Deathbed Confessions” to hear more. New episodes air weekly!
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11 min

About Mythology

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Ancient myths, modern twists. This episodic audio drama brings history’s greatest stories to life, analyzing their origins and giving insight into how our ancestors saw the universe. Mythology is a…