Mythology & Fiction Explained

Today we explore the many stories surrounding one of Greek Mythology's most iconic and misrepresented figures, Medusa. Was she always a monster? Perhaps an unfortunate victim who was in the wrong place at the wrong time? Or did the ancient Greeks view her as a protector who could keep evil away? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today we explore the stories behind the Victorian legend of Spring Heeled Jack the demon terror of London. A mysterious shadowy figure who stalked the rooftop of London in search for his next victim. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today we explore a very popular figure in Jewish demonology & mythology as well as some biblical stories, Lilith the mother of demons. We take a look her various depictions over the years to try and understand whether she was a demon that all other demons came from or whether she was the first wife of Adam before she rebelled and fled the garden of Eden. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Explore the story of Jason and the Argonauts as they embark on an epic quest to recover the golden fleece. Along the way, they face treacherous conditions, hostile natives, giants, sirens, harpies, dragons, and the wrath of the gods. The podcast delves into Jason's background, the gathering of the Argonauts, Jason's completion of trials and obtaining the golden fleece with the help of Medea, and the aftermath and downfall of Medea and Jason.