Mythillogical
Mythillogical is a mythology and folklore podcast hosted by two enthusiasts who explore fantastic tales from cultures around the world. They discuss why similar motifs appear in myths from opposite sides of the globe, how real events can inspire superstition, and how stories change over time. The show also tries to uncover what might have led people to imagine dragons, demons, gods, and monsters. It may contain wild speculation, terrible puns, and occasionally actual facts.
Episodes
Weird Pretender Monarchs - Curiosity Stop Pilot w/Byron Lewis
In our premiere episode Charles (AKA False Dmitri), Cassie (AKA False Dmitri II: Lie Harder) and Byron (AKA False Dmitri With A Vengeance) meet to tell the stories of three historical imposters and their attempts to take their respective thrones. Who will be crowned greatest pretender and placed in our Cabinet of Curiosities? https://www.patreon.com/theHistocrat https://bsky.app/profile/thehistoc
The Birth of the Modern Werewolf
It's another full moon, and Charles and Cassie are still trying to learn everything they can before they transform into werewolves! They delve into Slavic and Estonian folklore, 19th century German stories, the origins of Hollywood werewolves, and the psychiatric condition of lycanthropy, and even find a few other wolf figures from around the world! https://www.patreon.com/theHistocrat https://bsk
Nessie's Older Cousin, The Loch Morar Monster - Folklore and Superstition
Cassie resurfaces in Scotland, to investigate another loch monster, the Morag of Loch Morar. Although Nessie may have hogged the limelight, we find tales of Morag all the way back to the 19th century, from a harbinger of death for the MacDonnell clan, to a reptilian beast attacking local sailors. Folklore and Superstition is now on youtube! Check out our first episode here https://www.youtube.com/
The Lincoln Imp - Folklore and Superstition
Today, join Cassie in the historic English city of Lincoln, to hear the folk tales surrounding a gargoyle at Lincoln's famous cathedral, said to be the Devil turned to stone and trapped within the church. Folklore and Superstition logo by EmileeDoodles, check out more of her awesome artwork here: https://www.patreon.com/EmileeDoodleslogo by
The Ghost of Jan Tregeagle - Folklore and Superstition
Join Cassie as she tells you a ghost story from Cornwall, in South West England, of an unscrupulous lawyer summoned from beyond the grave to testify in court, whose spirit remains trapped on Earth, eternally trying to evade the clutches of the Devil. Folklore and Superstition logo by EmileeDoodles, check out more of her awesome artwork here: https://www.patreon.com/EmileeDoodleslogo by
The Fenodyree of the Isle of Man - Folklore and Superstition
Today, Cassie brings you to the Isle of Man, a small island in the Irish sea, to tell the tale of a fairy cursed and exiled from the fairy realm, who becomes a hard working helper to the farmers of the isle. Folklore and Superstition logo by EmileeDoodles, check out more of her awesome artwork here: https://www.patreon.com/EmileeDoodleslogo by
The Origins of Werewolves
There's a full moon on the rise, and so Charles and Cassie have bolted the doors, stocked up on silver bullets, and armed themselves with any knowledge on Werewolves they can find. Going all the way back to the Paleolithic, they search for signs of wolf men hiding among cave people, Proto-Indo Europeans, Ancient Greeks and Romans, the Norse, and the Medieval Irish, before investigating the infamou
5th Anniversary Listener Q&A
In a one off Q&A session to celebrate 5 years of Mythillogical, Charles and Cassie answer all your burning questions, from 'will you cover this bit of mythology' (yes) to 'do you watch Sumo wrestling' (alas no). Enjoy! https://www.patreon.com/theHistocrat https://bsky.app/profile/thehistocrat.bsky.social Mythillogical logo + Thumbnail art by Ettore Mazza. You can find more of Ettore's excellent a
The Tragic Fate of the Children of Lir - Folklore and Superstition
Returning for another mini episode, this time Cassie brings you to Ireland, to hear the tale of the four children of the Irish god Lir, turned into swans by a stepmother jealous of their father's love for them. Folklore and Superstition logo by EmileeDoodles, check out more of her awesome artwork here: https://www.patreon.com/EmileeDoodleslogo by
Merlin's Treasure - Folklore and Superstition
In the first of Cassie's solo spin-off, she takes you on a journey to North Wales, to hear the story of how a young Merlin founded his fortress, and the treasure he left behind, waiting for his heir to discover it. Folklore and Superstition logo by EmileeDoodles, check out more of her awesome artwork here: https://www.patreon.com/EmileeDoodleslogo by EmileeDoodles, check out more of her awesome wo
Cú Chulainn, Hero of the Irish, Part 2
Heroes arise to battle! Today, Charles the Victorious and Cassie the Nightmare Queen discover the exploits of Cú Chulainn, Ireland's greatest warrior. Along the way, they tell of the mythical origins of the Irish people, the gods Lugh and The Morrigan, the enmity of the Ulstermen and the Connachta, and Ireland's most famous epic, the Cattle Raid of Cooley. https://www.patreon.com/theHistocrat http
Cú Chulainn, Hero of the Irish, Part 1
Heroes arise to battle! Today, Charles the Victorious and Cassie the Nightmare Queen discover the exploits of Cú Chulainn, Ireland's greatest warrior. Along the way, they tell of the mythical origins of the Irish people, the gods Lugh and The Morrigan, the enmity of the Ulstermen and the Connachta, and Ireland's most famous epic, the Cattle Raid of Cooley. https://www.patreon.com/theHistocrat htt
The Story of Santa Claus
Ho ho ho! In this festive special, we open up our sack of gifts to give you the story of Santa Claus, from the story of Saint Nicholas of Myra, through to Germanic traditions around Christmas, and how much these influenced the jolly old man delivering presents on Christmas Eve. https://www.patreon.com/theHistocrat https://bsky.app/profile/thehistocrat.bsky.social Mythillogical logo + Thumbnail ar
The Loch Ness Monster, Part 3
Resurfacing with part three, we continue our voyage through the history of the Loch Ness Monster, following the organisations making scientific efforts to identify Nessie, and the story of one particularly infamous Nessie Hunter. https://www.patreon.com/theHistocrat https://bsky.app/profile/thehistocrat.bsky.social Mythillogical logo + Thumbnail art by Ettore Mazza. You can find more of Ettore's
The Loch Ness Monster, Part 2
What lurks in the unfathomable depths of Loch Ness? This time we dive into the mystery of the famous monster, from mythical creatures of Scotland, to the sightings that gave birth to the legend we know today. https://www.patreon.com/theHistocrat https://bsky.app/profile/thehistocrat.bsky.social Mythillogical logo + Thumbnail art by Ettore Mazza. You can find more of Ettore's excellent artwork be
The Loch Ness Monster, Part 1
What lurks in the unfathomable depths of Loch Ness? This time we dive into the mystery of the famous monster, from mythical creatures of Scotland, to the sightings that gave birth to the legend we know today. https://www.patreon.com/theHistocrat https://bsky.app/profile/thehistocrat.bsky.social Mythillogical logo + Thumbnail art by Ettore Mazza. You can find more of Ettore's excellent artwork be
Pandora's Box and the Creation of Man
Hey guys, it's your girl Pandora, welcome to my latest unboxing video. Charles and Crofty join me to unpack my jar of evils, on the way learning of the creation of humanity, the trickery of Prometheus, and how the story evolved from Ancient Greece to the present day. https://www.patreon.com/theHistocrat https://www.twitter.com/The_Histocrat https://bsky.app/profile/thehistocrat.bsky.social Mythil
The Flying Dutchman
On our second ever solo episode, Charles takes a deep dive into the briny seas of the 18th century, to track the origins of the phantom ship of legend. Over the course of a hundred years of voyaging we'll watch the slow development of the Dutchman from merely an unfortunate vessel doomed by storms and plague, to an ill omen for all who encounter her. https://www.patreon.com/theHistocrat https://w
Amaterasu and the Japanese Creation Myth
So folks, it's been a while! On today's episode Crofty and Charles journey to the land of the rising sun, to examine the head of the Japanese pantheon and mythical ancestress of it's Imperial family, Amaterasu. Together they examine her earliest appearances in Japanese myth, along with wider theories as to her origin and evolving significance in Japan's culture. https://www.patreon.com/theHistocr
The Fairies, Part 2
In the second part of their examination of Fairies, Charles and Crofty tour the fairy ruins and otherworlds of both Ireland and Scotland. Here they delve too deeply into the unique fairies and pagan gods that call those nations home, and explore some of the darker sides of how fairy belief was treated in centuries past. https://www.patreon.com/theHistocrat https://www.twitter.com/The_Histocrat My
The Fairies, Part 1
In the first episode of a two parter, Charles and Crofty run the risk of being trapped in fairy land on a quest to understand the origins of its famous denizens. Together they trace the history of these mysterious creatures throughout Britain and Ireland, examining how they evolved from elusive elves in Anglo Saxon times, to the regal fairy courts of Elizabethan literature, before finally take the
Trickster Gods of Africa and Voodoo - Bonus Episode
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. https://www.patreon.com/theHistocrat https://www.twitter.com/The_Histocrat Mythillogical logo by Ettore Mazza. You can find more of
Anansi the Spider
Today Charles and Crofty discuss the enigmatic trickster, Anansi the Spider, tracing his origins on the fringes of West African society and religion, to his evolution into a symbol of slave defiance and rebellion in plantation Jamaica. https://www.patreon.com/theHistocrat https://www.twitter.com/The_Histocrat Mythillogical logo by Ettore Mazza. You can find more of Ettore's excellent artwork b
Beowulf, Hero of the Old English
On today's episode Crofty makes a triumphant return, joining Charles to wax poetic about Beowulf, the Anglo-Saxon epic rich in historical and legendary connections, and to ask if the eponymous hero was a poet's creation, or a figure of legend himself? https://www.patreon.com/theHistocrat https://www.twitter.com/The_Histocrat Mythillogical logo by Ettore Mazza. You can find more of Ettore's exce
The Bell Witch Haunting
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! https://www.patreon.com/theHistocrat https://www.twitter.com/The_Histocrat Audio editing by Charles Snart and Byron Lewis. Mythillogical logo by
Mesopotamian Creation Myths (w/Mythology with Mike)
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. https://www.patreon.com/theHistocrat https://www.twitter.com/The_
Bigfoot, Part 2
The search for Bigfoot continues, as Charles and Crofty discuss Patterson and Gimlin's famous Bigfoot film, sketchy salesmen with claims of a captured sasquatch, and even attempts to identify sasquatch DNA. https://www.patreon.com/theHistocrat https://www.twitter.com/The_Histocrat Mythillogical logo by Ettore Mazza. You can find more of Ettore's excellent artwork below: https://www.instagram.com/e
Bigfoot, Part 1
What's that sound coming from the trees? Today, Charles and Crofty travel the forests and mountains of North America, hot on the trail of the elusive Sasquatch, following it from Native American legend to the mysterious Bigfoot of the 20th century. https://www.patreon.com/theHistocrat https://www.twitter.com/The_Histocrat Mythillogical logo by Ettore Mazza. You can find more of Ettore's excellent
Perseus and Medusa
Avert your eyes! For today Charles and Crofty bring you to the lair of Medusa, and tell of the life of Perseus, his quest to slay the Gorgon, and his subsequent adventures. https://www.patreon.com/theHistocrat https://www.twitter.com/The_Histocrat Mythillogical logo by Ettore Mazza. You can find more of Ettore's excellent artwork below: https://www.instagram.com/ettore.mazza/ https://ettoremazza.t
Vampires: Before Dracula
Sharpen your stakes and grab your crucifixes, as Charles and Crofty rise from their crypts and delve into the folklore of Vampires, to discover the origins of one of the most popular creatures of modern horror. https://www.patreon.com/theHistocrat https://www.twitter.com/The_Histocrat Mythillogical logo by Ettore Mazza. You can find more of Ettore's excellent artwork below: https://www.instagram.c
Osiris, Lord of the Dead
This time, the late Charles and Crofty venture into the dark and dangerous paths of the Egyptian underworld, to encounter the Lord of the Dead, Osiris, learn of his murder and restoration, and hopefully be granted resurrection by him. https://www.patreon.com/theHistocrat https://www.twitter.com/The_Histocrat Mythillogical logo by Ettore Mazza. You can find more of Ettore's excellent artwork below:
Robin Hood
In today's episode, Charles and Crofty journey to merry olde Englande, and examine the origins and evolution of the world's most famous outlaw, Robin Hood. https://www.patreon.com/theHistocrat https://www.twitter.com/The_Histocrat 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/ Suonat
The Wild Hunt
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… https://www.patreon.com/theHistocrat https://www.twitter.com/The_Histocrat 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/
Heracles, Part 2
In part 2 of the tale of Heracles, we follow his exploits throughout Europe and Asia to see the conclusion of his Labours, his death, and ascension to Godhood. https://www.patreon.com/theHistocrat https://www.twitter.com/The_Histocrat 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/ "
Heracles, Part 1
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. https://www.patreon.com/theHistocrat https://www.twitter.com/The_Histocrat Mythillogical logo by Ettore Mazza. You can find more of Ettore's excellent artwork below: https://www.instagram.com/ettore.mazza/ https://ettoremazza.t
The Yōkai Encyclopedia Club - Bonus Episode
In our first bonus mini episode, we do a short roundup of Yokai that caught our interest but didn't make it into the main episode. Patreon.com/theHistocrat Twitter.com/The_Histocrat Soundcloud.com/thehistocrat 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/ "Opium" by Kevin MacLeod
Yōkai
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. Patreon.com/theHistocrat Twitter.com/The_Histocrat Soundcloud.com/thehistocrat Mythillogical logo by Ettore Mazza. You can find more of Ettore's ex
Spring-Heeled Jack, Part 2
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. Patreon.com/theHistocrat Twitter.com/The_Histocrat Soundcloud.com/thehistocrat Mythillogical logo by Ettore Mazza. You can find more of Ettore's excellent artwork below: https://www.instagram.com/etto
Spring-Heeled Jack, Part 1
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. Patreon.com/theHistocrat Twitter.com/The_Histocrat Soundcloud.com/thehistocrat Mythillogical logo by Ettore Mazza: https://www.instagram.com/ettore.mazza/ htt
Baba Yaga
On today's episode, Charles and Crofty cross the thrice-nine lands to delve into the lore of one of Slavic mythology's most enigmatic figures, and discover that her roots run far deeper than the wicked witch of popular culture. Patreon.com/theHistocrat Twitter.com/The_Histocrat Soundcloud.com/thehistocrat Mythillogical logo by Ettore Mazza. You can find more of Ettore's excellent artwork below: ht
King Arthur
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 artwor
In the World of Dragons
In today's episode, Charles and Crofty spend a sweltering British day getting to grips with the wider world of Dragons. Co-starring a bad internet connection, Disney musicals and dated pop culture references. Link to the study Crofty mentioned: https://www.researchgate.net/publicat... #Mythology #Dragons #Norse Patreon.com/theHistocrat Twitter.com/The_Histocrat Soundcl
Here be Dragons
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. Patreon.com/theHistocrat Twitter.com/The_Histocrat Soundcloud.com/thehistocrat Mythillogical logo by Ettore Mazza. You can find more of Ettore's excellent artwork below: https://www.instagram.com/ettore.mazza/ https://ettoremazza.t
