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MythillogicalThe Origins of Werewolves, Part 1There’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 infamous Wolf Trials from the 15th century onwards. https://www.patreon.com/theHistocrat https://bsky.app/profile/thehistocrat.bsky.social Mythillogical logo + Thumbnail art by Ettore Ma...2025-07-022h 56
Mythillogical5th Anniversary Listener Q&AIn 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 artwork below: https://www.instagram.com/ettore.mazza/ https://ettoremazza.tumblr.com/ Audio editing by Byron Lewis, find more original work by...2025-06-2952 min
MythillogicalCú Chulainn, Hero of the Irish, Part 2Heroes 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 https://bsky.app/profile/thehistocrat.bsky.social Mythillogical logo + Thumbnail art by Ettore Mazza. You can find more of Ettore's excellent artwork below: https://www.insta...2025-05-052h 01
MythillogicalCú Chulainn, Hero of the Irish, Part 1Heroes 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 https://bsky.app/profile/thehistocrat.bsky.social Mythillogical logo + Thumbnail art by Ettore Mazza. You can find more of Ettore's excellent artwork below: https://www.i...2025-04-302h 13
MythillogicalThe Story of Santa ClausHo 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 art by Ettore Mazza. You can find more of Ettore's excellent artwork below: https://www.instagram.com/ettore.mazza/ https://ettoremazza.tumblr.com/2024-12-142h 36
MythillogicalThe Loch Ness Monster, Part 3Resurfacing 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 excellent artwork below: https://www.instagram.com/ettore.mazza/ https://ettoremazza.tumblr.com/ Suonatore di Liuto Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative...2024-09-101h 52
MythillogicalThe Loch Ness Monster, Part 2What 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 below: https://www.instagram.com/ettore.mazza/ https://ettoremazza.tumblr.com/ Suonatore di Liuto Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)...2024-09-051h 51
MythillogicalThe Loch Ness Monster, Part 1What 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 below: https://www.instagram.com/ettore.mazza/ https://ettoremazza.tumblr.com/ Suonatore di Liuto Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)...2024-08-102h 51
MythillogicalPandora's Box and the Creation of ManHey 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 Mythillogical logo + Thumbnail art by Ettore Mazza. You can find more of Ettore's excellent artwork below: https://www.instagram.com/ettore.ma...2024-05-182h 06
MythillogicalThe Flying DutchmanOn 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://www.twitter.com/The_Histocrat https://bsky.app/profile/thehistocrat.bsky.social Mythillogical logo by Ettore Mazza. You...2024-04-141h 07
MythillogicalAmaterasu and the Japanese Creation MythSo 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/theHistocrat https://www.twitter.com/The_Histocrat Mythillogical logo by Ettore Mazza. You can find more of Ettore's excellent artwork below: https://www.instag...2024-01-242h 24
MythillogicalThe Fairies, Part 2In 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 Mythillogical logo by Ettore Mazza. You can find more of Ettore's excellent artwork below: https://www.instagram.com/ettore.mazza/ https...2023-09-081h 47
MythillogicalThe Fairies, Part 1In 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 their iconic forms amongst the Victorian folklore craze. https://www.patreon.com/theHistocrat https://www.twitter.com/The_Histocrat Mythillogical logo by Ettore Mazza...2023-08-251h 51
MythillogicalTrickster Gods of Africa and Voodoo - Bonus EpisodeWho'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 Ettore's excellent artwork below: https://www.instagram.com/ettore.mazza/ https://ettoremazza.tumblr.com/ Suonatore di Liut...2023-05-2832 min
MythillogicalAnansi the SpiderToday 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 below: https://www.instagram.com/ettore.mazza/ https://ettoremazza.tumblr.com/ Suonatore di Liuto by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://i...2023-05-142h 31
MythillogicalBeowulf, Hero of the Old EnglishOn 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 excellent artwork below: https://www.instagram.com/ettore.mazza/ https://ettoremazza.tumblr.com/ Suonatore di Liuto by Ke...2023-02-232h 34
MythillogicalThe Bell Witch HauntingOn 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 Ettore Mazza. You can find more of Ettore's excellent artwork below: https://www.instagram.com/ettore.mazza/ https://ettoremazza.tumblr...2022-10-312h 02
MythillogicalMesopotamian 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_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/ Su...2022-10-171h 45
MythillogicalBigfoot, Part 2The 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/ettore.mazza/ https://ettoremazza.tumblr.com/ Suonatore di Liuto by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4440-suonatore-di-liuto License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-licensehttp://incompetech.com/2022-07-312h 42
MythillogicalBigfoot, Part 1What’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 artwork below: https://www.instagram.com/ettore.mazza/ https://ettoremazza.tumblr.com/ Suonatore di Liuto by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/so...2022-06-242h 54
MythillogicalPerseus and MedusaAvert 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.tumblr.com/ Suonatore di Liuto by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4440-suonatore-di-liuto License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-licensehttp://incompetech.com/2022-04-251h 40
MythillogicalVampires: Before DraculaSharpen 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.com/ettore.mazza/ https://ettoremazza.tumblr.com/ Suonatore di Liuto by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4440-suonatore-di-liuto License: https://filmmusic...2022-02-142h 04
MythillogicalOsiris, Lord of the DeadThis 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: https://www.instagram.com/ettore.mazza/ https://ettoremazza.tumblr.com/ Suonatore di Liuto by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4440-suonatore-di-liuto License: https...2021-12-141h 57
MythillogicalRobin HoodIn 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/ Suonatore di Liuto by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4440-suonatore-di-liuto License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-licensehttp://incompetech.com/2021-10-172h 13
MythillogicalThe Wild HuntThis 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/ “Suonatore di Liuto” by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/...) Artist: http://incompetech.com/2021-08-112h 19
MythillogicalHeracles, 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/ “Suonatore di Liuto” by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/...) Artist: http://incompetech.com/2021-05-131h 58
MythillogicalHeracles, Part 1This 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.tumblr.com/ “Suonatore di Liuto” by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/...) Artist: http://incompetech.com/2021-04-232h 03
Quimm City PresentsQuimm City Presents- Quimm History, vol 3: The Eternal Baba Yaga (part3)Quimm History is a podcast about badly behaved femmes. “Are you doing a deed or fleeing a deed?” This month Charlie and Darby explore the ambiguous and ubiquitous Baba Yaga, the magical maven of Slavic folk traditions. from Slavic folklore.If you haven’t heard the first two episodes on Baba Yaga, we recommend starting there. This episode is about contemporary references and iterations of Baba Yaga, so the historic context helps. Mostly we just talk about how much we love witches and sluts though. Love what you heard? Here is a suggeste...2021-03-221h 15
Quimm City PresentsQuimm City Presents- Quimm History, vol 3: The Eternal Baba Yaga (part 2)Quimm History is a podcast about badly behaved femmes. “Are you doing a deed or fleeing a deed?” This month Charlie and Darby explore the ambiguous and ubiquitous Baba Yaga, the magical maven of Slavic folk traditions. from Slavic folklore. This is Quimm City Present’s second installment on Baba Yaga. Join us as we peek into the witch’s historic roots and literary context, while lamenting the ‘Lost Cast.’Love what you heard? Here is a suggested listening list: Stuff You Missed In History Class: “Pisadeira and Baba Yaga”Devian...2021-03-1551 min
Quimm City PresentsQuimm City Presents- Quimm History, vol 3: The Eternal Baba Yaga (part1)Quimm History is a podcast about badly behaved femmes. “Are you doing a deed or fleeing a deed?” This month Charlie and Darby explore the ambiguous and ubiquitous Baba Yaga, the magical maven from Slavic folklore. In this first installment, we scratch the surface and explore a variety of roles Baba Yaga characteristically plays in Wonder Tales. Join us for Storytime, won’t you?Love what you heard? Here is a suggested listening list:Stuff You Missed In History Class: “Pisadeira and Baba Yaga”Deviant Women: “Baba Yaga”...2021-03-0855 min
MythillogicalThe Yōkai Encyclopedia Club - Bonus EpisodeIn 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 is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/...) Artist: http://incompetech.com/2021-03-0548 min
MythillogicalYōkaiThis 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 excellent artwork below: https://www.instagram.com/ettore.mazza/ https://ettoremazza.tumblr.com/ “Suonatore di Liuto” by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/...) Artist: http://incompetech.com/2021-02-222h 25
MythillogicalSpring-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/ettore.mazza/ https://ettoremazza.tumblr.com/ “Suonatore di Liuto” by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/...) Artist: http://incompetech.com/2020-11-171h 22
MythillogicalSpring-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/ https://ettoremazza.tumblr.com/ “Suonatore di Liuto” by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/...) Artist: http://incompetech.com/ 2020-10-311h 40
MythillogicalBaba YagaOn 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: https://www.instagram.com/ettore.mazza/ https://ettoremazza.tumblr.com/ “Suonatore di Liuto” by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license (https://creativecommons.org/licenses...2020-09-192h 08
MythillogicalKing ArthurThis 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 artwork below: https://www.instagram.com/ettore.mazza/ https://ettoremazza.tumblr.com/ “Suonatore di Liuto” by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/...) Artist: http://incompetech.com/2020-07-132h 35
MythillogicalIn 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 Soundcloud.com/thehistocrat Soundcloud.com/captain-protractor Mythillogical logo by Ettore Mazza. You can find more of Ettore's excellent artwork below: https://www.instagram.com/ettore.mazza/ 2020-06-092h 46
MythillogicalHere be DragonsIn 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.tumblr.com/ “Suonatore di Liuto” by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) Artist: h...2020-05-211h 55
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InfoEthereal is The One Woman Army. Using her pen as a sword, she cuts through the walls she erected on her debut album, Mythillogical and lays bare her soul on her upcoming EP, Albatross. Simultaneously taking on the demons from an abusive childhood and speaking loud and clear about the state of the world today, Ethereal expertly blends her two foremost passions in songs...2009-03-0315 min