this is the third episode of our segment, Tales of the Unexplained, where I’ll be talking about some of the aliens, spirits, semi-mythical creatures and various other entities that go ‘bump’ in the night. Today, we’re gonna be discussing some North American cryptids. More specifically, we’re gonna be taking a look at some of the most well-known North American cryptids: Mothman; the Wendigo; and the Jersey Devil.

Now, a quick disclaimer before I begin. This series is comprised of folklore and urban legends. The existence of the cryptids featured in these episodes are, as of this recording, currently unconfirmed by the scientific community at large. As such, any and all opinions I may reach in this segment are mine and mine alone, unless explicitly stated otherwise. It is quite possible you may have heard different versions of the legends and stories I may retell in this series, so if you feel that the version you heard, or even may have experienced, is different to the one I tell, please bear in mind that I’m just a storyteller. I will try to cross-reference the different versions of the legends and stories, so if I miss something, that’s on me.

Also, this episode of the Raven’s Grove features the following trigger warnings:

• Body harm mentions

• Physical combat related bodily trauma mentions

• Animal predatory behaviour mentions

• Being hunted mentions

• Cannibalism mentions

• Murder mentions

• Witchcraft mentions

• Urban legends

• Folklore

• Potentially frightening stories

So if any of those are in any way an issue for you, PLEASE GIVE THIS EPISODE A MISS.

This episode is Part 3 of our six part series, Myth and Media. It’s been a while since we’ve had one of these, hasn’t it? Today, we’re gonna be exploring talking about how most of the depictions of the Greek deities in modern media differ from their original counterparts in mythology.

Now, a quick disclaimer. The mythological versions of the deities mentioned in this episode are based predominantly on the various ancient sources as I learned about them at Uni as part of my BA in Archaeology (I did Mediterranean Studies as part of my Minor in History), and in my lifelong passion for Greek Mythology. As such, I make no claim that these are the “be all and end all” versions of these deities.

It is very likely that you may have heard different versions of the stories and therefore may have different mental images of these deities. I’m just telling my own versions, so if it isn’t exactly the way you heard them, then please bear that in mind.

Also, this episode of the Raven’s Grove features MAJOR spoilers for the following pieces of media:

· The “Percy Jackson” series and the “Heroes of Olympus” series, both by Rick Riordan

· The film “Clash of the Titans”

· The Disney film “Hercules”

As well as the following trigger warnings:

· Rape/dubious consent

· Incest

· Blood and gore

· Dismemberment

· Torture

· Unwilling transformations

· Cruel and unusual punishment

· Cannibalism

So if any of those are in any way an issue for you, PLEASE, GIVE THIS EPISODE A MISS.

In this episode, we once more take the plunge into the world of facts with our long-running Fact-Dumps series. However, this is the second themed episode of Fact-Dumps, and it’s on a topic very dear to us: Ancient Egypt!

Now, before we go any further, this episode of The Raven’s Grove features the following trigger warnings:

· Supernatural/horror mentions

· Crime mentions

· Weapon mentions

· Mummification mentions

· Medical practice mentions

· Magic/spells/witchcraft mentions

· Snake mentions

· Bird mentions

· Cat mentions

So, if any of those are triggers for you, PLEASE GIVE THIS EPISODE A MISS.

In tis episode, I talk about some of the aliens, spirits, semi-mythical creatures and various other entities that go ‘bump’ in the night. Today, we’re gonna be discussing some Australian cryptids. More specifically, we’re gonna be taking a look at four of the most well-known Australian cryptids: the giant lizard, Megalania Prisca; the Bunyip; the Yowie; and the Australian big cats. Also, this episode of the Raven’s Grove features the following trigger warnings:

· Body harm mentions

· Physical combat related bodily trauma mentions

· Animal predatory behaviour mentions

· Being hunted mentions

· Urban legends

· Folklore

· Potentially frightening stories

· Some coarse language

So if any of those are in any way an issue for you, PLEASE GIVE THIS EPISODE A MISS.

This is a very special episode. See, this is the first episode of our newest segment, Tales of the Unexplained, where I’ll be talking about some of the aliens, spirits, semi-mythical creatures and various other entities that go ‘bump’ in the night. This episode of the Raven’s Grove features the following trigger warnings:

· Body harm mentions

· Physical combat related bodily trauma mentions

· Animal predatory behaviour mentions

· Being hunted mentions

· Urban legends

· Folklore

· Potentially frightening stories

So if any of those are in any way an issue for you, PLEASE GIVE THIS EPISODE A MISS.

Tis episode is comprised of my own personal opinions regarding what I regard as plot holes in franchises. If you are a hard-core fan of these franchises, please bear in mind that I love these franchises and do not intend to insult them in any way. As such, if you have a problem with the topics dealt with in this segment, please try to keep in mind that these are my own personal opinions.

Also, this episode of the Raven’s Grove features spoilers for the following franchises:

· Aquaman (2018 film)

· Batman franchise

· Spiderman franchise

· Green Arrow franchise (Including the Arrowverse)

As well as the following trigger warnings:

· Tattoo and body modification mentions

· Body harm mentions

· Physical combat related bodily trauma mentions

· Medical practice mentions

So if any of those are an issue for you, PLEASE GIVE THIS EPISODE A MISS.

This is a special episode of our long-running Fact-Dumps series. This episode of Fact-Dumps is a themed episode, and it’s all about books and literature.

In this episode, we continue our long-running Fact-Dumps series.

In this episode we take an in-depth look at various predatory species of animals from around the world, in their respective environments and biomes. Today, we’re gonna be exploring a type of predators very special to me: Sharks.

Now, a quick disclaimer before I begin. I make no claim to be a marine biologist or an ichthyologist, and as such, any and all factual errors that I may make in this episode are mine and mine alone.

Also, this episode of The Raven’s Grove contains the following trigger warnings:

· Blood and gore

· Animal predatory behaviour

· Humans hunting animals

· Trophy hunting

· Cruelty to animals

· Animals hunting humans

So if any of those are in any way an issue for you, PLEASE, GIVE THIS EPISODE A MISS.

In this episode, we take an in-depth look at animals from around the world, in their cultural, historical/archaeological, mythological, and symbolic contexts. Today, we’re gonna be exploring an animal very dear to me: dragons.

Also, this episode of The Raven’s Grove contains the following trigger warnings:

· Blood and gore

· Animal predatory behavior

· Humans hunting animals

· Animals hunting humans

· Child and infant death/trauma

So if any of those are in any way an issue for you, PLEASE, GIVE THIS EPISODE A MISS.