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2016-10-26

  MPC 031 : Halloween, Samhain, Allhallowtide

In this episode we’ll meet the patron Saint of the Internet, a disembodied head that speaks, swan maidens, a Celtic goddess that strangles people with her hair, and more. And also learn about Halloween. The post MPC 031 : Halloween, Samhain, Allhallowt... 		  Beau-Caprice Vetch author
2016-09-28

  MPC 030 : The Underworld

In this episode we’ll explore just a few of the many various conceptions of the Underworld from around the world, and get a glimpse at the denizens of these lower realms. The post MPC 030 : The Underworld appeared first on The Mythology Podcast. 		  Beau-Caprice Vetch author
2016-09-08

  MPC 029 : Legends of Lycanthropy

Awoooooooo! In this episode, we’re going to get into some werewolf lore from Latvia, Iceland, Armenia, Argentina, and elsewhere. Almost every part of the globe has espoused a belief in were-creatures at some point or another, with werewolves being part... 		  Beau-Caprice Vetch author
2016-08-11

  MPC 028 : Haitian Vodou (Part 2)

The post MPC 028 : Haitian Vodou (Part 2) appeared first on The Mythology Podcast. 		  Beau-Caprice Vetch author
2016-07-25

  MPC 027 : Haitian Vodou (Part 1)

This episode looks at some of the history of Haiti and the events and circumstances that shaped the complex religious practice known as Vodou (or Voodoo or Vodun). We’ll also look a bit at the loa and tackle some of the popular misconceptions about Vod... 		  Beau-Caprice Vetch author
2016-07-05

  MPC 026 : Bee Lore

This episode looks at bees, hives, and honey in mythology and folklore. We’ll explore a bit of Ancient Egyptian magic, the birth of Zeus, a Hindu Bee Goddess, the origin of mead in the mythology of Finland, folk customs such as “telling the bees” of im... 		  Beau-Caprice Vetch author
2016-06-20

  MPC 025 : Midsummer Solstice

In honor of the solstice, we’re going to take a look at some of the mythology and folklore surrounding Midsummer. This episode looks a bit at archeoastronomy, Zoroastrianism, pre-Christian pagan Midsummer traditions, and the journey of the sun. The pos... 		  Beau-Caprice Vetch author
2016-06-04

  MPC 024 : Born With the Caul

This episode explores some of the curious lore surrounding babies born with “the caul”- part of the amniotic sac that occasionally covers a newborn’s head and shoulders at birth. The power of the caul was rumored to prevent drowning, bring good fortune... 		  Beau-Caprice Vetch author
2016-05-20

  MPC 023 : Satan Through the Ages (Part 2)

Part 2 of Satan Through the Ages looks at the Devil as a character in folklore, both as trickster and tricked. Unfortunate souls make pacts with the devil, the devil attends a dance, mows the field of an angry farmer, and builds a bridge. We will also ... 		  Beau-Caprice Vetch author
2016-05-05

  MPC 22 : Satan Through the Ages (Part 1)

Part 1 of “Satan Through the Ages” explores the origins and evolution of the Devil, or the idea of the Devil and evil in the world. From early Biblical texts through medieval times and the witch trials, into the Enlightenment, we will look at the place... 		  Beau-Caprice Vetch author