Mythillogical

Charles Snart

Mythillogical is the podcast where two enthusiasts of mythology, history and folklore try and make sense of the wide variety of fantastic tales told by cultures around the world. We discuss why the same idea can show up in the mythology of cultures on opposite sides of the world, what real events can inspire superstition and folklore, how stories can completely change over time, and where possible try to figure out what could have inspired people to dream up dragons, demons, gods and monsters. May contain wild speculation, terrible puns, and if we’re lucky, actual facts.

#15 in the Top 100 mythology All time chart

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Top 10 Mythillogical Episodes

Goodpods has curated a list of the 10 best Mythillogical episodes, ranked by the number of listens and likes each episode have garnered from our listeners. If you are listening to Mythillogical for the first time, there's no better place to start than with one of these standout episodes. If you are a fan of the show, vote for your favorite Mythillogical episode by adding your comments to the episode page.

The Wild Hunt

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08/11/21 • 139 min

This time, Charles and Crofty join the Wild Hunt, riding across the skies of Scandinavia, Germany, France and Britain, but things may not be what they first seem...

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Mythillogical logo by Ettore Mazza. You can find more of Ettore's excellent artwork below:

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“Suonatore di Liuto” by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/...) Artist: http://incompetech.com/

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The Bell Witch Haunting

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10/31/22 • 122 min

On an impromptu Halloween episode, Charles finds himself lost in the woods on the trail of the Bell Witch of Northern Tennessee, tracking it from the first accounts of the early 19th century, through to its fullest and spookiest of incarnations. Enjoy!

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Audio editing by Charles Snart and Byron Lewis. Mythillogical logo by Ettore Mazza. You can find more of Ettore's excellent artwork below:

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Suonatore di Liuto by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4440-suonatore-di-liuto License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-licensehttp://incompetech.com/

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Mesopotamian Creation Myths (w/Mythology with Mike)

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10/17/22 • 105 min

On today's episode, Charles is joined by a special guest host to take a long voyage through two thousand years of Mesopotamian History. Together they track the earliest surviving Creation myths, beginning with the fragmentary creation myths of the Sumerians, through to the Epic Creation myth of the Babylonian period, the Enūma Eliš.

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Mythillogical logo by Ettore Mazza. You can find more of Ettore's excellent artwork below:

https://www.instagram.com/ettore.mazza/

https://ettoremazza.tumblr.com/

Suonatore di Liuto by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4440-suonatore-di-liuto License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-licensehttp://incompetech.com/

Trickster Gods of Africa and Voodoo - Bonus Episode

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05/28/23 • 32 min

Who's that figure standing at the crossroads? After following Anansi’s journey from Africa to the New World, today’s bonus episode sees Charles and Crofty investigate two other trickster figures who were brought from Africa to the Americas, the gods Eshu and Legba.

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Mythillogical logo by Ettore Mazza. You can find more of Ettore's excellent artwork below:

https://www.instagram.com/ettore.mazza/

https://ettoremazza.tumblr.com/

Suonatore di Liuto by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4440-suonatore-di-liuto License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-licensehttp://incompetech.com/

Yōkai

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02/22/21 • 145 min

This time, Charles and Crofty take a two thousand year journey through Japan, to try and understand the evolution of the mysterious Yokai, the ever changing spirits and creatures that appear throughout Japanese mythology, folklore, and popular culture.

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Mythillogical logo by Ettore Mazza. You can find more of Ettore's excellent artwork below: https://www.instagram.com/ettore.mazza/ https://ettoremazza.tumblr.com/

“Suonatore di Liuto” by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/...) Artist: http://incompetech.com/

Here be Dragons

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05/21/20 • 115 min

In this inaugural episode, Charles and Crofty dive into the world of Dragons, including their origins in Mesopotamia, Egypt, Greece and far off China and Japan.

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Mythillogical logo by Ettore Mazza. You can find more of Ettore's excellent artwork below: https://www.instagram.com/ettore.mazza/ https://ettoremazza.tumblr.com/

“Suonatore di Liuto” by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) Artist: http://incompetech.com/

Spring-Heeled Jack, Part 2

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11/17/20 • 82 min

On today's episode, Charles and Crofty delve further into the mystery of Spring-Heeled Jack, examining theories behind his appearance and how public imagination changed him from villain to antihero.

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Mythillogical logo by Ettore Mazza. You can find more of Ettore's excellent artwork below: https://www.instagram.com/ettore.mazza/ https://ettoremazza.tumblr.com/

“Suonatore di Liuto” by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/...) Artist: http://incompetech.com/

Heracles, Part 1

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04/23/21 • 123 min

This time, Charles and Crofty travel to Ancient Greece, to chronicle the early life of one of their most enduring heroes, Heracles, and the beginning of his famous labours.

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Mythillogical logo by Ettore Mazza. You can find more of Ettore's excellent artwork below:

https://www.instagram.com/ettore.mazza/

https://ettoremazza.tumblr.com/

“Suonatore di Liuto” by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/...) Artist: http://incompetech.com/

King Arthur

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07/13/20 • 155 min

This month, Charles and Crofty discuss the evolution of the legend of King Arthur, recounting takes of valour, chivalry, murder, adultery, and strange women lying in ponds distributing swords.

Patreon.com/theHistocrat Twitter.com/The_Histocrat Soundcloud.com/thehistocrat Soundcloud.com/captain-protractor Mythillogical logo by Ettore Mazza. You can find more of Ettore's excellent artwork below: https://www.instagram.com/ettore.mazza/ https://ettoremazza.tumblr.com/ “Suonatore di Liuto” by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/...) Artist: http://incompetech.com/

Spring-Heeled Jack, Part 1

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10/31/20 • 100 min

On today's Halloween episode, Charles and Crofty head out on the trail of the Terror of London, Spring Heeled Jack, and investigate how the industrial revolution may have lead to fears of a phantom prowling the streets of Victorian London.

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Mythillogical logo by Ettore Mazza: https://www.instagram.com/ettore.mazza/ https://ettoremazza.tumblr.com/

“Suonatore di Liuto” by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/...) Artist: http://incompetech.com/

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How many episodes does Mythillogical have?

Mythillogical currently has 30 episodes available.

What topics does Mythillogical cover?

The podcast is about Mythology, History, Podcasts, Education and Folklore.

What is the most popular episode on Mythillogical?

The episode title 'The Wild Hunt' is the most popular.

What is the average episode length on Mythillogical?

The average episode length on Mythillogical is 122 minutes.

How often are episodes of Mythillogical released?

Episodes of Mythillogical are typically released every 58 days.

When was the first episode of Mythillogical?

The first episode of Mythillogical was released on May 21, 2020.

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