Episode 09: Norse Mythology Part I
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Follow us into Asgard and beyond with our crash course on Norse mythology! Thor, Loki and Odin are just the beginning. Plus, stick around to the end for a 'Spirits' first.
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Episode 08: Bigfoot (with Jake M.)
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Bigfoot. Sasquatch. Yeti. Menk. This week we tackle one of the most notorious folk legends of all time with the help of special guest Jake! Learn all about famous Bigfoot sightings, the cryptozoology internet, and possible explanations for this ubiquitous legend.
Read MoreEpisode 07: Great Floods
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Go beyond Noah and the Ark with great flood myths from Mesopotamia, China, Native North America, and more. We dig into flood origin stories, survival strategies, the merits of Prometheus vs. Spider Grandmother, and way too many puns to count.
Read MoreEpisode 06: Gameunjang the Korean Goddess
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This classic tale from Korean mythology has an ending that we didn’t see coming! Universal motifs in a uniquely Korean context make for a great episode (with some top-notch drunken diversions)
Read MoreEpisode 05: Tailypo
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Learn about the Tailypo, a.k.a. “The Sphinx of West Virginia,” from our first ever guest star! Eric Schneider, also our editor and all-around right-hand man, will teach us about this creepy woodsy myth. Plus, an excellent movie pitch and some highly suspect Gilligan’s Island headcanon
Read MoreEpisode 04: Eros and Psyche
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This week, a truly epic tale of love, betrayal, jealousy, and a quest literally to Hell and back. Episode four dives into the dramatic relationship between the ancient Greek gods Eros and Psyche. You may have heard their names, but never this version of their story!
Read MoreEpisode 03: Aswang the Philippine Ghoul
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Join us on a journey to the Philippines as we learn more about this delightfully creepy vampire/witch/ghoul. Surprisingly, aswang make pretty good neighbors!
Read MoreEpisode 02: Selkies and Kelpies
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This week on Spirits, two very different kinds of Celtic creatures from the deep: Selkies and Kelpies. There's mischief, rumors, sexual intrigue... Only the best for you, dear listeners!
Read MoreEpisode 01: Persephone and Hades
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The first episode of Spirits introduces you to the ancient Greek gods with the story of Hades and Persephone. Find out why marrying siblings wasn't weird, hear what Hades was really like, and get tips on naming your dog straight from ancient Greece.
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