Mythunderstood : A Greek (& other) Mythology Podcast

Merry Christmas! Happy Holidays! Joyous Mythunderstood! Paul regales Sarah with the tale of two brothers: The Holly King and The Oak King. There's a violence, strife, and unclear origins. Huzzah! Want More Mythunderstood? Visit our patreon at www.patreon.com/_mythunderstood   And be a part of the conversation over on our Discord!  https://discord.gg/GrnzCDW94M   Support the show by leaving a Ratin...

Surprise! Sarah and Paul reconvene to talk about where they've been and where they're going. Paul talks dips into Irish folklore and with a tale classically told on Samhein. Jake pops in too to say hello! Want More Mythunderstood? Visit our patreon at  www.patreon.com/_mythunderstood   And be a part of the conversation over on our Discord!  https://discord.gg/GrnzCDW94M   Support the show by leavi...

Happy Thanksgiving, Mythfits! To celebrate the holiday and another mythology under our belt, Paul and Sarah, joined by show's Producer Jake Lloyd Bacon, record this episode live on YouTube and take questions directly from you! Want More Mythunderstood? Visit our patreon at  www.patreon.com/_mythunderstood   And be a part of the conversation over on our Discord!  https://discord.gg/GrnzCDW94M   Sup...

Thirty Episodes of Egyptian Fable and Mythology later, it's time for a pop quiz! How will Sarah's memory hold up? How will yours? Test your might! Want More Mythunderstood? Visit our patreon at  www.patreon.com/_mythunderstood   And be a part of the conversation over on our Discord!  https://discord.gg/GrnzCDW94M   Support the show by leaving a Rating & Review and be sure to visit www.dragonwagons...

Paul shares the results of his research concerning Egyptian Apocalypse Myths. Sarah is delighted to learn of a book of ridiculous spells preventing the victory of Apophis. Want More Mythunderstood? Visit our patreon at  www.patreon.com/_mythunderstood   And be a part of the conversation over on our Discord!  https://discord.gg/GrnzCDW94M   Support the show by leaving a Rating & Review and be sure...

Paul tells Sarah about Teta the Magician, a conflict-free story in the time of Khufu. Well, conflict free if you're not a duck, a goose, or an ox. Want More Mythunderstood? Visit our patreon at  www.patreon.com/_mythunderstood   And be a part of the conversation over on our Discord!  https://discord.gg/GrnzCDW94M   Support the show by leaving a Rating & Review and be sure to visit www.dragonwagons...

In the time of Thutmose III, General Djehuty faced off against the people of Joppa. It's said to be like the Egyptian version of The Trojan War, but Paul disagrees. Want More Mythunderstood? Visit our patreon at  www.patreon.com/_mythunderstood   And be a part of the conversation over on our Discord!  https://discord.gg/GrnzCDW94M   Support the show by leaving a Rating & Review and be sure to visi...

The fates of Labakan and Omar are decided by a king and a Faerie. Yes, an Egyptian faerie. Paul tells Sarah another tale collected by turn-of-the-century Scotsman Andrew Lang. Want More Mythunderstood? Visit our patreon at  www.patreon.com/_mythunderstood   And be a part of the conversation over on our Discord!  https://discord.gg/GrnzCDW94M   Support the show by leaving a Rating & Review and be s...

Once upon a time, there were two brothers. Then a whole lot of nonsense happens. Paul tells Sarah the story of Bata and Anpu. Want More Mythunderstood? Visit our patreon at  www.patreon.com/_mythunderstood   And be a part of the conversation over on our Discord!  https://discord.gg/GrnzCDW94M   Support the show by leaving a Rating & Review and be sure to visit www.dragonwagonshop.com for official...

Paul labors through a difficult-to-decipher ninth dynasty tale of justice. Basically, if you annoy the judicial system long enough and endure beatings, justice will prevail! Want More Mythunderstood? Visit our patreon at  www.patreon.com/_mythunderstood   And be a part of the conversation over on our Discord!  https://discord.gg/GrnzCDW94M   Support the show by leaving a Rating & Review and be sur...

In this classic tale of Egyptian folklore, a matchmaker tries to make a king marry his own daughter. But how does this relate to a sweaty slug costume? Paul and Sarah will tell you. Want More Mythunderstood? Visit our patreon at  www.patreon.com/_mythunderstood   And be a part of the conversation over on our Discord!  https://discord.gg/GrnzCDW94M   Support the show by leaving a Rating & Review an...

Paul and Sarah are back together to talk about The Doomed Prince, cursed by the Hathors to be killed by a Crocodile, Dog or a snake. One of those. Want More Mythunderstood? Visit our patreon at  www.patreon.com/_mythunderstood   And be a part of the conversation over on our Discord!  https://discord.gg/GrnzCDW94M   Support the show by leaving a Rating & Review and be sure to visit http://www.drago...

The Book of Thoth is a tale of warning for all who would seek the book of wisdom. Special Returning Guest, Paul's Dad! Want More Mythunderstood? Visit our patreon at  www.patreon.com/_mythunderstood   And be a part of the conversation over on our Discord!  https://discord.gg/GrnzCDW94M   Support the show by leaving a Rating & Review and be sure to visit www.dragonwagonshop.com for official Mythund...

Paul tells Sarah the story of The Golden Lotus, where a bunch of untrained virgin maidens try to row the Pharaoh down river and shenanigans ensue. Some believe this is the original telling of Moses parting the red sea. Want More Mythunderstood? Visit our patreon at  www.patreon.com/_mythunderstood   And be a part of the conversation over on our Discord!  https://discord.gg/GrnzCDW94M   Support the...

As they celebrate their hundredth episode, Paul regales Sarah with the tale of two brothers who stole gold and jewels from Ramses III. Want More Mythunderstood? Visit our patreon at  www.patreon.com/_mythunderstood   And be a part of the conversation over on our Discord!  https://discord.gg/GrnzCDW94M   Support the show by leaving a Rating & Review and be sure to visit www.dragonwagonshop.com for...

After a long hiatus, Paul tells Sarah about Se-Osiris, the little boy with big magical powers. Want More Mythunderstood? Visit our patreon at  www.patreon.com/_mythunderstood   And be a part of the conversation over on our Discord!  https://discord.gg/GrnzCDW94M   Support the show by leaving a Rating & Review and be sure to visit www.dragonwagonshop.com for official Mythunderstood merchandise! Myt...

The most celebrated Lady Pharaoh of Ancient Egypt, Hatshepsut has it all, a glorious reign and a sexy origin myth. Paul and Sarah are moved to sing her praises. Want More Mythunderstood? Visit our patreon at  www.patreon.com/_mythunderstood   And be a part of the conversation over on our Discord!  https://discord.gg/GrnzCDW94M   Support the show by leaving a Rating & Review and be sure to visit ww...

Paul introduces Sarah to a myth known as "The Egyptian Cinderella" aka the story of Rhodopis who had her red slipper stolen by a giant eagle. Want More Mythunderstood? Visit our patreon at  www.patreon.com/_mythunderstood   And be a part of the conversation over on our Discord!  https://discord.gg/GrnzCDW94M   Support the show by leaving a Rating & Review and be sure to visit www.dragonwagonshop.c...

Paul tells Sarah the Adventure of Sinuhe, a man who abandoned the kingdom after a pharaoh was murdered and somehow returned a hero. Want More Mythunderstood? Visit our patreon at  www.patreon.com/_mythunderstood   And be a part of the conversation over on our Discord!  https://discord.gg/GrnzCDW94M   Support the show by leaving a Rating & Review and be sure to visit www.dragonwagonshop.com for off...

In the days of Amen-em-het, a shipwrecked sailor had a tale to tell about a magical island of bearded serpents. Now, Paul shares the tale with Sarah and begs to question why. Want More Mythunderstood? Visit our patreon at  www.patreon.com/_mythunderstood   And be a part of the conversation over on our Discord!  https://discord.gg/GrnzCDW94M   Support the show by leaving a Rating & Review and be su...

In celebration of four years of Mythunderstood, Paul shares with Sarah an Egyptian myth that harkens to a classic Greek Epic. Recorded live on Youtube Live! Want More Mythunderstood? Visit our patreon at  www.patreon.com/_mythunderstood   And be a part of the conversation over on our Discord!  https://discord.gg/GrnzCDW94M   Support the show by leaving a Rating & Review and be sure to visit www.dr...

The legend of Thutmose IV and the Great Sphinx of Giza sent Paul on a research spiral into archaeology and the findings of an ancestor. Sarah's along for the ride. Want More Mythunderstood? Visit our patreon at  www.patreon.com/_mythunderstood   And be a part of the conversation over on our Discord!  https://discord.gg/GrnzCDW94M   Support the show by leaving a Rating & Review and be sure to visit...

The story of the Princess of Bekhten led Paul down a rabbit hole of Demons, Khonsu, and the Folk Practice of Zar. Sarah and her phobia of demonic possession are along for the ride! Want More Mythunderstood? Visit our patreon at  www.patreon.com/_mythunderstood   And be a part of the conversation over on our Discord!  https://discord.gg/GrnzCDW94M   Support the show by leaving a Rating & Review and...

Khnemu, Imhotep, and the Seven Year Famine are the subjects, but Sarah's more intereseted in Asqet and Billy Zane. Want More Mythunderstood? Visit our patreon at  www.patreon.com/_mythunderstood   And be a part of the conversation over on our Discord!  https://discord.gg/GrnzCDW94M   Support the show by leaving a Rating & Review and be sure to visit www.dragonwagonshop.com for official Mythunderst...

Sarah surprises Paul with a non-myth related Q&A session. Aliens, Ghosts, hopes, and fears and pretty much whatever Sarah wants to ask her BFF about. Want More Mythunderstood? Visit our patreon at www.patreon.com/_mythunderstood   And be a part of the conversation over on our Discord! https://discord.gg/GrnzCDW94M   Support the show by leaving a Rating & Review and be sure to visit www.dragonwagon...