Mythunderstood : A Greek (& other) Mythology Podcast

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Society & Culture Comedy

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Paul Bianchi sits down with his best friend and comedic writing partner Sarah Oliver to teach her everything there is to know about Greek Mythology. New Episodes released every other Wednesday.

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Thanksgiving Livestream Q&A

11.18.2022

Happy Thanksgiving, Mythfits! To celebrate the holiday and another mythology under our belt, Paul and Sarah, joined by show's Producer Jake Lloyd Bacon, record this episode live on YouTube and take questions directly from you! Want More Mythunderstood? Visit our ...

Mythunderstood : A Greek (& other) Mythology Podcast episodes:

11.18.2022 Thanksgiving Livestream Q&A Happy Thanksgiving, Mythfits! To celebrate the holiday and another mythology under our belt, Paul and Sarah, joined by show's Producer Jake Lloyd Bacon, record this episode live on YouTube and take questions directly from you! Want More Mythunderstood? Visit our ...
11.04.2022 Test like an Egyptian Thirty Episodes of Egyptian Fable and Mythology later, it's time for a pop quiz! How will Sarah's memory hold up? How will yours? Test your might! Want More Mythunderstood? Visit our patreon at www.patreon.com/_mythunderstood And be a part of the ...
10.21.2022 Egyptian Apocalypse Paul shares the results of his research concerning Egyptian Apocalypse Myths. Sarah is delighted to learn of a book of ridiculous spells preventing the victory of Apophis. Want More Mythunderstood? Visit our patreon at www.patreon.com/_mythunderstood And be a part of ...
10.07.2022 Teta the Magician Paul tells Sarah about Teta the Magician, a conflict-free story in the time of Khufu. Well, conflict free if you're not a duck, a goose, or an ox. Want More Mythunderstood? Visit our patreon at www.patreon.com/_mythunderstood And be a part ...
09.23.2022 The Ruse of Joppa In the time of Thutmose III, General Djehuty faced off against the people of Joppa. It's said to be like the Egyptian version of The Trojan War, but Paul disagrees. Want More Mythunderstood? Visit our patreon at www.patreon.com/_mythunderstood And be ...
09.09.2022 The Faux Prince The fates of Labakan and Omar are decided by a king and a Faerie. Yes, an Egyptian faerie. Paul tells Sarah another tale collected by turn-of-the-century Scotsman Andrew Lang. Want More Mythunderstood? Visit our patreon at www.patreon.com/_mythunderstood And be a ...
08.26.2022 A Tale of Two Dramatic Brothers Once upon a time, there were two brothers. Then a whole lot of nonsense happens. Paul tells Sarah the story of Bata and Anpu. Want More Mythunderstood? Visit our patreon at www.patreon.com/_mythunderstood And be a part of the conversation over ...
08.12.2022 Ninth Dynasty Justice! Paul labors through a difficult-to-decipher ninth dynasty tale of justice. Basically, if you annoy the judicial system long enough and endure beatings, justice will prevail! Want More Mythunderstood? Visit our patreon at www.patreon.com/_mythunderstood And be a part of the conversation ...
07.29.2022 The Princess in the Leather Burqa In this classic tale of Egyptian folklore, a matchmaker tries to make a king marry his own daughter. But how does this relate to a sweaty slug costume? Paul and Sarah will tell you. Want More Mythunderstood? Visit our patreon ...
07.15.2022 The Very Doomed Prince Paul and Sarah are back together to talk about The Doomed Prince, cursed by the Hathors to be killed by a Crocodile, Dog or a snake. One of those. Want More Mythunderstood? Visit our patreon at www.patreon.com/_mythunderstood And be a ...
10.06.2021 Kas and Effect: The Book of Thoth The Book of Thoth is a tale of warning for all who would seek the book of wisdom. Special Returning Guest, Paul's Dad! Want More Mythunderstood? Visit our patreon at www.patreon.com/_mythunderstood And be a part of the conversation over on ...
09.22.2021 A Magical Boating Incident Paul tells Sarah the story of The Golden Lotus, where a bunch of untrained virgin maidens try to row the Pharaoh down river and shenanigans ensue. Some believe this is the original telling of Moses parting the red sea. Want ...
09.08.2021 The Treasure Thief As they celebrate their hundredth episode, Paul regales Sarah with the tale of two brothers who stole gold and jewels from Ramses III. Want More Mythunderstood? Visit our patreon at www.patreon.com/_mythunderstood And be a part of the conversation over on ...
08.25.2021 The Creepy Wizard Boy After a long hiatus, Paul tells Sarah about Se-Osiris, the little boy with big magical powers. Want More Mythunderstood? Visit our patreon at www.patreon.com/_mythunderstood And be a part of the conversation over on our Discord! https://discord.gg/GrnzCDW94M Support the show by ...
05.19.2021 Pharaoh Hatshepsut The most celebrated Lady Pharaoh of Ancient Egypt, Hatshepsut has it all, a glorious reign and a sexy origin myth. Paul and Sarah are moved to sing her praises. Want More Mythunderstood? Visit our patreon at www.patreon.com/_mythunderstood And be a ...
05.05.2021 The Egyptian Cinderella Paul introduces Sarah to a myth known as "The Egyptian Cinderella" aka the story of Rhodopis who had her red slipper stolen by a giant eagle. Want More Mythunderstood? Visit our patreon at www.patreon.com/_mythunderstood And be a part of the ...
04.21.2021 Sinewy Sinuhe Paul tells Sarah the Adventure of Sinuhe, a man who abandoned the kingdom after a pharaoh was murdered and somehow returned a hero. Want More Mythunderstood? Visit our patreon at www.patreon.com/_mythunderstood And be a part of the conversation over on ...
04.07.2021 Snake Island In the days of Amen-em-het, a shipwrecked sailor had a tale to tell about a magical island of bearded serpents. Now, Paul shares the tale with Sarah and begs to question why. Want More Mythunderstood? Visit our patreon at www.patreon.com/_mythunderstood ...
03.24.2021 The Aquaiushan Princess In celebration of four years of Mythunderstood, Paul shares with Sarah an Egyptian myth that harkens to a classic Greek Epic. Recorded live on Youtube Live! Want More Mythunderstood? Visit our patreon at www.patreon.com/_mythunderstood And be a part of the ...
03.10.2021 I Sphinx Therfore I Am The legend of Thutmose IV and the Great Sphinx of Giza sent Paul on a research spiral into archaeology and the findings of an ancestor. Sarah's along for the ride. Want More Mythunderstood? Visit our patreon at www.patreon.com/_mythunderstood And be ...
02.24.2021 Egyptian Exorcism The story of the Princess of Bekhten led Paul down a rabbit hole of Demons, Khonsu, and the Folk Practice of Zar. Sarah and her phobia of demonic possession are along for the ride! Want More Mythunderstood? Visit our patreon ...
02.10.2021 Why the Nile Floods Khnemu, Imhotep, and the Seven Year Famine are the subjects, but Sarah's more intereseted in Asqet and Billy Zane. Want More Mythunderstood? Visit our patreon at www.patreon.com/_mythunderstood And be a part of the conversation over on our Discord! https://discord.gg/GrnzCDW94M Support ...
12.16.2020 Holiday Q and A Sarah surprises Paul with a non-myth related Q&A; session. Aliens, Ghosts, hopes, and fears and pretty much whatever Sarah wants to ask her BFF about. Want More Mythunderstood? Visit our patreon at www.patreon.com/_mythunderstood And be a part of the conversation ...
12.02.2020 Thoth and Hathor Paul circles back to tell Sarah about the Bovine Love Goddess, Hathor and the Ibis god of wisdom, Thoth. Want More Mythunderstood? Visit our patreon at www.patreon.com/_mythunderstood Support the show by leaving a Rating & Review and be sure to ...
11.18.2020 Cat Ladies Paul talks about one of Sarah's favorite topics- Cats! And not just any cats, the feline Goddesses Bastet and Sekhmet. Want More Mythunderstood? Visit our patreon at www.patreon.com/_mythunderstood Support the show by leaving a Rating & Review and be sure ...
11.04.2020 Maybe Cannibalism Paul talks to Sarah about the Theban Trio, Shemzu, god of smashing heads, and the Cannibal Hymn. Want More Mythunderstood? Visit our patreon at www.patreon.com/_mythunderstood Support the show by leaving a Rating & Review and be sure to visit www.dragonwagonshop.com ...
10.21.2020 Anubis, Who Dis? Nepthys finally gives birth to her divine bastard, embalmer of the gods, the jackal-headed deity of the dead, Anubis. Also Paul tells Sarah about the 42 transgressions one must be absolved of before being admitted to Osiris's afterlife. Want More ...
10.07.2020 Duat You Wanna Do Paul details the 24/7 boat cruise that made up Ra's existence, a never-ending journey through the heavens and into the ancient Egyptian underworld. Want More Mythunderstood? Visit our patreon at www.patreon.com/_mythunderstood Support the show by leaving a Rating & Review ...
09.23.2020 God Kings Fight Dirty In perhaps the most explicit episode to date, Paul details the night Seth cemented himself as the original creepy uncle to Sarah's shock and delight. Content Warning: far too much sexual fluid. Want More Mythunderstood? Visit our patreon at www.patreon.com/_mythunderstood ...
09.09.2020 Ready, Seth, Go! The saga of family drama continues. Paul dives into Seth, Child Horus, and Thoth and entertains Sarah with a tale of seven jaunty scorpions. Want More Mythunderstood? Visit our patreon at www.patreon.com/_mythunderstood Support the show by leaving a Rating & ...
08.26.2020 Osiris, Where Art Thou? Paul tells Sarah about the king of the gods who would become the King of the underworld. And about Isis who would do anything to bring him back. Want More Mythunderstood? Visit our patreon at www.patreon.com/_mythunderstood Support the show by ...
08.12.2020 Origins of the Sun God Several kingdoms had conflicting and overlapping origin myths. Paul regales Sarah with three tales featuring Amun-Ra, Ptah, and the Eight gods who humped a water sphere. Want More Mythunderstood? Visit our patreon at www.patreon.com/_mythunderstood Support the show by leaving a ...
07.29.2020 Talk Like an Egyptian Paul introduces Sarah to the Old, Middle, and New Kingdoms of Egypt - Thousands of Years where Egypt's polytheism reigned supreme. Want More Mythunderstood? Visit our patreon at www.patreon.com/_mythunderstood Support the show by leaving a Rating & Review and be ...
06.17.2020 Ragnorok Sarah and Paul reach the Norse mythology climax in the end of times called Ragnorok. Want More Mythunderstood? Visit our patreon at www.patreon.com/_mythunderstood Support the show by leaving a Rating & Review and be sure to visit www.dragonwagonshop.com for official ...
06.03.2020 The Binding of Loki Sarah tells Paul the story of Loki losing favor with the gods and his gruesome punishment. Want More Mythunderstood? Visit our patreon at www.patreon.com/_mythunderstood Support the show by leaving a Rating & Review and be sure to visit www.dragonwagonshop.com for ...
05.20.2020 Loki talks smack Sarah tells Paul about the poem Lokasenna in which Loki lets his lips flap about every single god in Asgard. Want More Mythunderstood? Visit our patreon at www.patreon.com/_mythunderstood Support the show by leaving a Rating & Review and be sure ...
05.06.2020 Death of Baldur Sarah and Paul reach the end of Loki’s fun and games in the myth The Death of Baldur. Want More Mythunderstood? Visit our patreon at www.patreon.com/_mythunderstood Support the show by leaving a Rating & Review and be sure to visit ...
04.08.2020 Otter’s ransom Sarah tells Paul the very strange “otters random” myth accompanied by, you guessed it; Thor terrorizing a giant for no reason. Want More Mythunderstood? Visit our patreon at www.patreon.com/_mythunderstood Support the show by leaving a Rating & Review and be ...
03.26.2020 Njord and Skadi Sarah tells Paul about the retribution paid to giantess Skadi by way of fancy feet, followed by yet another tale of Thor terrorizing a giant. Want More Mythunderstood? Visit our patreon at www.patreon.com/_mythunderstood Support the show by leaving a Rating ...
02.26.2020 Fortification of Asgard and Idun’s Apples In this double hitter Sarah and Paul discuss the fortification of Asgard and the kidnapping of Idun, keeper of the golden apples that keep the gods hot. Want More Mythunderstood? Visit our patreon at www.patreon.com/_mythunderstood Support the show by leaving ...
02.12.2020 Sad Boi Freyr Sarah and Paul talk about Freyr and how he won his giant bride. Want More Mythunderstood? Visit our patreon at www.patreon.com/_mythunderstood Support the show by leaving a Rating & Review and be sure to visit www.dragonwagonshop.com for official Mythunderstood shirts ...
01.29.2020 Freyja and her golden necklace Sarah and Paul learn more about freyja and how she obtained her most prized possession; a golden necklace. Want More Mythunderstood? Visit our patreon at www.patreon.com/_mythunderstood Support the show by leaving a Rating & Review and be sure to visit ...
01.08.2020 Utgard Loki Sarah tells Paul the Norse myth of Utgard Loki in the land of the giants where Thor and his companions participated in many competitions . Want More Mythunderstood? Visit our patreon at www.patreon.com/_mythunderstood Support the show by leaving a Rating ...
12.25.2019 Santa and his companions Sarah and Paul learn about the legend of ole St Nic and his not so nice companions (there is a tie to Norse!). Want More Mythunderstood? Visit our patreon at www.patreon.com/_mythunderstood Support the show by leaving a Rating & Review ...
12.11.2019 the mead of poetry Sarah tells Paul the Norse myth “The Mead of Poetry” which is full of betrayal and ends with a gas. Want More Mythunderstood? Visit our patreon at www.patreon.com/_mythunderstood Support the show by leaving a Rating & Review and be sure ...
11.13.2019 Thor and his hammer baby Sarah and Paul finally get into Norse Warrior god Thor and how he received, lost, and was reunited with his precious hammer. Want More Mythunderstood? Visit our patreon at www.patreon.com/_mythunderstood Support the show by leaving a Rating & Review and ...
10.30.2019 Loki and his monster babies Sarah and Paul discuss the mischievous Loki and some of the many bizarre and even deadly children he created. Want More Mythunderstood? Visit our patreon at www.patreon.com/_mythunderstood Support the show by leaving a Rating & Review and be sure to ...
10.16.2019 Odin: god of drama Sarah and Paul explore the chief of the gods himself and his dangerous pursuits into higher education. Want More Mythunderstood? Visit our patreon at www.patreon.com/_mythunderstood Support the show by leaving a Rating & Review and be sure to visit www.dragonwagonshop.com ...
10.02.2019 The creation of the Norse World Sarah and Paul go over the origin story of how the Norse gods came to be and meet a few members of the core cast of characters along with their animal familiars. Want More Mythunderstood? Visit our patreon at www.patreon.com/_mythunderstood ...
09.18.2019 Norse to Meet Ya Sarah and Paul reveal the next mythology they are learning together will be Norse as well as give an overview of Viking life and a crazy load-bearing tree. Support the show by leaving a Rating & Review and be sure ...

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