Gods & Ghouls

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Gods & Ghouls

Stories that intrigue both our ancestors and us. Listen for conversations about Gods, ghouls, and some dramatic retellings of history. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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    #48 Apollo's Temple & the Ozark Howler

    Jack gives us the weirdest tale of how Apollo, the God of being a teacher's pet, gets himself full-time employees using a dolphin. Also you get to hear our spot on dolphin impressions. Then Jana dresses in a raccoon hat and tell us of the swarthy Ozark Howler who truly encapsulates the word swarthy. And we totally know the definition. Sites & Sources:God and Mortals by Sarah Iles Johnston{wiki}{fandom}{blog}{reddit-Kavernous}{meet}{Boone}Expedition X - The Ozark Howler S5 E2 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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    #47 Mythical Dogs & the Lusca

    After a horrible week of being so sick Jana couldn't get out of bed...she and the podcast is BACK! Jack makes the producer, June, jealous by talking about dogs!! Jack visits Egyption, Norse, and Greek mythology and we chat about the goodest (or maybe not) boys.Then Jana dives back into the deep and gives us the tale...or tentacle...of the elusive Lusca. Sites & Sources:Substack Culture FrontierMyLearning{wiki}{youtube}{ghost}{fandom} Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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    #46 The Original Talos & Mokele-mbembe

    Welp- we had to record it twice. But the second one had brand new tangents. Jack tells us all about Talos, not to be confused with Talos, the much beloved Skyrim God. The producer had to edit out way too many Skyrim jokes. Then Jana tells us about the mysterious Mokele-mbembe in the Congo! No matter what you believe Donald Prothero thinks its sus. And my new favorite animal is a rinosaur.Sites & Sources:Greek Mythology - Talos La Trobe University - Five Ages of Man in Greek Mythology, According to Hesiod {wiki}{blog} Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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    #45 P2 Ebony Horse & Jinn

    The extra long awaited for episode...Ebony Horse part 2! Last week Jack left us on a cliffhanger on what happens next when the Prince and horse just flew away??? Basically, in part two we have a lot of Sad Boy Kings and a steep character arch for Rude Boy Prince. Then Jana manages to grasp the episode theme and tells us about the supernatural being known as the Jinn! And BuzzFeed even makes an appearance with nightmarish stories. Also- we mastered fear...just be annoyed instead.Sites & Sources:Tales from 1,001 Nights - Translated by Malcom C. Lyons with Ursula Lyons - The Ebony Horse{wiki}{fandom}{google}{gooogle}{buzzfeed}{reddit - User: 2612posty} Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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    #44 The Ebony Horse P1 & Chessie

    Happy New Year! 2025 is here and we are, well, still here but brought you our social media goals. Jack hits us with a two parter! We have a giant cliffhanger of the worlds weirdest steampunk horse story. story then Jana takes us over through the tunnel, over the bridge, and into the Chesapeake Bay in search for the beloved environmental icon Chessie!Sites & Sources:Tales from 1,001 Nights - Translated by Malcom C. Lyons with Ursula Lyons - The Ebony Horse{wiki}{youtube}{maryland} Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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    #43 The Arabian Nights & Christmas Creeps

    We had technical difficulty at the beginning..mainly because I pulled the headphone jack out and we didn't notice. In this episode there is so much Disney talk Jana is going to lose her mind....and we discover her childhood (and adult) crush. Jack gives us the origins of the 1,001 Arabian Nights and then sweats from his eyeballs. Then Jana bookends the Christmas week episodes and chats about the different Christmas characters from around the world. EPISODE CHALLENGE: drink every time Jana introduces a new character. Also..Drink Responsibly. Sites & Sources:Medium Film Inquiry Smart BloggerThe Written World by Martin Puchner - Chapter 6{atlas}{wiki}{atlas2}{wiki2}{scary} Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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    #42 Oh Christmas Tree & Duwendes

    Holiday Episode! Jack enchants us with the real reason behind the Christmas tree and manages not to burn down the apartment when lighting candles for the tree. He also...makes Jana appreciate spiders? Then Jana takes us on a world tour searching for the creatures that might live in your walls! She explores the fascinating tales of little humanoid creatures from all over the globe. Sites & Sources: Wild Hunt of Vista History.com BritannicaEtymonline{wiki}{wiki2}{wiki3}{wiki4}{reddit}{YouTube}{duwende}{tata duende} Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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    #41 Aztec Human Sacrifices & Organism 46-B

    Whoops! We missed a week. Sorry- can we blame it on travel brain? Anyway- hi, we are back with more stories. Jake depresses us with a story of human sacrifice and 1 jaguar sacrifice. But we learn about the Aztecs and they are pretty...brutal. Then Jana takes us to the edge of the world and 13,000 ft down into a subglacial lake in search for Organism 46-B. Sites & Sources:Gods of Sun & Sacrifice - Tony AllanWorld History Org - Tonatiuh {youtube}{lake wiki}{cryptid fan}{monster fan} Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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    #40 Pear Tree & Furry Fish

    Episode 40.2! Jack gives us a short and morally confusing story of a monk, a farmer, and a pear tree. Oh My! Then Jana tells us about the alleged and mysterious fur-bearing trout that didn't at all begin as a grammar joke...Sites & Sources:Spirit of Trees{wiki}{fandom}{web archive} Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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    #39 Origins of Rome & The Black Shuck

    We have a studio audience today- Say hi mom!Jack really drums up the sibling rivalry with the foundational Myth of Rome's origins where we meet Romulus & Remus. Shakira is paramount in this tale. Then Jana takes us to the English Countryside and creeps us out with the legend of the Black Shuck....who might just be the goodest boy.Sites & Sources:World History Org{wiki}{fandom}{youtube} Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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    #38 Phaeton & Clouds?

    Jack soars across the sky on a golden chariot while telling us the tale of Phaeton and a dumb promise. Meanwhile we learn that June the producer doesn't know how to sound edit. Then Jana gets a bit abstract and talks about these cloud like blobs that are seen floating (near parking lots?) all over the world. Also- did you know it was a mantel piece? Sites & Sources:BOCES Mythos - Stephen Fry {paranormal caught on camera S6 E8}& Lynne McNeil Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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    #37 African Myth & Balloon Men

    Jack defines e·ti·o·log·i·cal stories with his 7 African myths, where we determine the mosquito will never be forgiven and the Rhino is to blame for Madame Zeroni. Then Jana gives us an accidentally creepy story about the rare, and extremely sexy, extraterrestrial Balloon Men. Are you going to be abducted or are you safe like us? Thanks for listening to 11 stories in one episode! Sites & Sources:The Collector - Michaela EngelbrechtMedium {fandom}{reddit} Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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    #36 Cassandra & Michigan Dogman

    Welcome to our random movie review of The Grudge. But anyway- Jack goes Swiftie and prophosizes that Jana will like this episode. We learn the mythological tale of Cassandra and how obnoxious Apollo is. Is Jana psychic? Then Jana takes us to the Mitten state, this one is for you Flamme, telling us about the creature known as the Dogman. Including video evidence, a song, and a government conspiracy! Link in sites & sources below.Sites & Sources:Brooklyn Museum The Stone InstituteGreek Legends and Myths The CollectorWikipedia - Eros{wiki}{history}{mystery}{Steve Cook- Dogman song}{Discovery Plus Show: Expedition X S8 E8} Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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    #35 Lamashtu & Mongolian Death Worm

    Happy Halloween episode!Trigger Warning: Violence against pregnant women & infant mortalityJack tells us the worst story possible for halloween so now we are all sad and...confused. As we focus on a lion-headed winged demon Jack throws a monkey wrench into the nightmare and adds donkey teeth? Then Jana squirms her way through a curious tale of the Mongolian Death Worm! Watch out for wave patterns in the sand and the exploding poisonous corrosive spit. Also- can you spot where Jack gets told with my eyeballs not to EAT on the Pod!?Finding Nemo References: 3Tremors Movies Count: 7Sites & Sources:Britannica - LamushtaMedium - Mi Ainsel (Mujahid Mahmood) - Lamashtu — Demon or Goddess?Genies Fandom - LamashtuYoutubeYoutube - Story to Tell - “Lamashtu - The Child Eating Demon - Mesopotamian Mythology”{origins}{youtube}{wiki}{fandom}{site} Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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    #34 Scylla and Charybdis & The Wendigo

    Jack tells us the origin story of the saying "stuck between a rock and a hard place" and introduces a new way to hangout with your dogs. Then Jana creeps us the hell out in another Halloween themed episode dragging us into the dense woods where scary people-eating monsters live! Enjoy your nightmares!Sites & Sources:Homer’s Odyssey - Book TwelveYoutube - Scylla and Charybdis: whirlpools, legendary and real by Dave Darling Charybdis: The Gigantic Whirlpool Monster of Greek Mythology - (Greek Mythology Explained)Megale Hellas Diving CenterMetamorphoses by Ovid - 13. 729 ff (trans. Melville)Brittanica - Glaucus{britannica}{wiki}{atlas obscura}{The story} Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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    #33 Jigoku & Enfield Monster

    Have you guys ever heard of a Focusrite Scarlett 2i2? Well anyway- we have two microphones now! So listen to our crisp & clear audio while Jack tells about  Emma-ō, Jigoku, & the 16 hells. Would you rather have hot or cold for eternity? Then Jana gives us the creepy story of Enfield Monster and poor Mr. McDaniel. It ain't no kangaroo!Sites & Sources:Britannica.com - JigokuBritannica.com - Emma-ōMatthew Meyer blogOld World Gods Janus Films{fandom}{wiki} Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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    #32 Mead of Poetry part II & Thunderbird

    Part 2 of the Mead of Poetry is here! We don't know about you, but Jana was dying to hear what Odin & his cloak did! Sidebar- if you meet a Norse God don't drink the mead! Once you are over the imagery of what happened to the mead...Jana soars through the sky with the mythological creature known as the Thunderbird. Our vote? North Dakota can claim the creature! Also- small camo from the Producer, June the cat.Sites & Sources:The Mythology Book - The Mead of PoetryNorse Mythology - Neil Gaiman{the myth}{the legend}{atlaso} Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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    #31 The Mead of Poetry & Man-Eating Tree

    Jack gives us a two parter! We hear how The Mead of Poetry was created and next week we hear what happens NEXT. And we have an important question: Ryobi or Dewalt?Then Jana takes us back to the 1800s and the fabrication of the Man-eating tree...or was it? Bop it, twist it, kill it, eat it...is what we always say. If you are ever in Nubia...stay away from the solitary tree with golden fruit. Sites & Sources:The Mythology Book - The Mead of PoetryNorse Mythology - Neil Gaiman{wiki}{Fandom & Cryptidz} Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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    #30 Ananse the Spider & Micro-Mermaid

    Jack travels to West Africa to share the story of Ananse the Spider! See, Ananse, it's nice to share! The story is full of lions, and leopards, and hornets! Oh, and if you listen really close Jack tells on himself for never having seen the Wizard of Oz. Then Jana has a story just as tiny as the cryptid itself! She tells us about the Mico-mermaid in this micro milestone episode 30!Sites & Sources:The Mythology Book - Ananse the SpiderTrail of the Trail Blog - The persistence of Bugs Bunny - (Blog post) Mythology & Fiction Explained - Anansi | The Crazy Story of Ghana's Spider-Man Trickster (Exploring African Folklore){fandom} Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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    #29 Ra’s Secret Name & Yara-ma-yha-who

    Thanks for your patience as we took a short week break! We are back with episode 29! Jack takes us to Egypt to search for the Sun God, Ra's, secret name. Hint: all of his names are a mouth full. Then Jana travels down under to rest under a fig tree discovering the tale of a vampiric frog-man creature...who has a few odd habits. Sites & Sources:Egyptian Mythology: A Guide to the Gods, Goddesses, and Traditions of Ancient Egypt by Geraldine PinchThe Mythology Book - Ra’s Secret Name{wiki}{atlasob} Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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    #28 Giants Causeway & Skunk Ape

    Jack tells us two tales about how the Giants Causeway came to be....and Jana likes one of them. Then Jana freaks us out with Florida mans Bigfoot known as the Skunk Ape!Sites & Sources:The Mythology book - Finn MacCool and the Giants CausewayNational Trust UK Civilization 6{wiki}{Fandom}{sightings}{news yt}{jacksonville} Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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    #27 Aphrodite & Capelobo

    Jack tantalizes us with stories of Aphrodite and reintroduces those golden apples the Greek Gods are so fond of...& he sprinkles in a fun fact about Wolverine and fruit. Then Jana takes us back to the forests & rivers of Brazil in search for the mythical Capelobo. Are you a forest or an iceberg person? Sites & Sources:The Mythology Book - The Origin of the UniverseAn Introduction to Greek Mythology by David BellinghamGreek Boston - Get to Know the Women of Lemnos of Greek MythologybritannicaJane Seymour Wikipedia - AphroditeWikipedia - Alectryon (mythology){wiki}{fandom}{atlas obscura} Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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    #26 Hermes & Quickfoot

    Gather around while Jack tells us the greek myth of the original boss baby, Hermes. Its got cows, its got the invention of music, and its got sass! Then Jana takes us to the UK in search for the elusive cryptid known as Quickfoot! Also- June the producer is writing this synopsis. Sites & Sources:Mythos by Stephen FryHippocratic OathMercury (element)National Library of Medicine{Fandom}{reddit}{youtube} Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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    #25 OG Olympics & French Cryptids

    THE OLYMPICS ARE HERE!!We love the olympics so much that we brought you a themed episode. Jack regails us with the tale of the original ancient olympics and what Gods inspired the Games. Then Jana travels around ancient France uncovering old stories of French cryptids...watch out for the Lou Carcolh.Sites & Sources:Met MuseumThe Olympic Museum - The Olympic Games in AntiquityThe Ancient Olympic Games (Documentary) by Historical Adventure{youtube} {wiki} {wiki 2} {mallet} {ankou} {wiki 3} Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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    #24 Atalanta & Aliens in Central America

    TW: SuicideJack tells us the "super fun" Greek Myth of Atalanta....I think he is confused with the definition of fun. Then Jana abducts us and takes us to South & Central America to share tales of Alien encounters! Sites & Sources:Mythology by Edith HamiltonMythopedia - MeleagerMythopedia - Atalanta{Ancient Astronauts}{Wiki Astronauts} {Nazca}{Daniken}{Mexican Flying Horse}{Remains}{Youtube}{Brazil Remains} Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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    #23 Dan'gun founds Korea & Deep Sea Mysteries

    Happy Shark Week! In celebration we both mention sharks briefly and for no reason. Jack enchants us with the Korean myth of how Dan'gun founded Korea, and also we love garlic & bears. Then Jana takes us into the deep corners of the ocean where super scary creepy creatures reside. During the tales we are reminded why we don't hangout in the oceans. Oh, and shoutout to Science. Sites & Sources:The Mythology Book - The legendary foundation of KoreaYouTube-The Book of Symbols - Bear{Giant Jellyfish}{Moha Moha}{Cassie}{Carnival Cruise Monster} Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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    #22 Yi and the 10 Suns & Goatman

    Jack explores Chinese mythology and the story of the Yi and the 10 Suns....that involves this whole immortality thing again, don't get Jana started. Then Jana takes us through the many urban legends of a cryptid known in the US as Goatman. Trains, Teens, & Goats is a wild combo. Pro Tip: Stay away from bridges. Sites & Sources:The Mythology book - Yi Shoots the Sun{Yi}{wiki}{Kentucky}{Maryland}{Texas} Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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    #21 Baldur & Pukwudgies

    Back to the land or Norse Mythology! Jack entices us with the story of the death of Baldur, and Jana's least favorite character rears his ugly head. Then Jana gives our nightmares a break to tell us about the magical Pukwudgies...although they are not kind. or cute. or safe to be around. Don't follow the lights!Sites & Sources:The Mythology Book - The Death of BaldurNorse Mythology by Neil Gaiman{wiki}{monsters of folklore}{exploring the unsolved}{bridgewater} Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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    #20 The Big Dipper & BEK

    EPISODE 20!!!!! We made it to the teeny tiny milestone known as episode 20 where we celebrate by having a guest star laughing briefly in the background. Say Hi to Lauren! Now to the episode- Jack tells us several stories of how the Big Dipper was created, hint: bears. And Jana creeps us out yet again with the legend of the Black-Eyed Kids so keep your nightlights on and your doors locked. Sites & Sources:The Sky: Mystery, Magic, and Myth by Jean-Pierre Verdet{splash}{Mackie Albertson}{Don’t let them in}{wiki} Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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    #19 The First Spider & The Rake

    TRIGGER WARNING - Both stories mention SuicideWelcome to the episode where the J's explore some deep fears! Jack weaves us the tangled tale of Arachne and how the first spider came to be, as Jana hunches over and rocks back & forth in utter fear. Then Jana takes us to the deep dark corners of the internet and spooks us with the urban legend known as The Rake...while Jack closes his eyes and almost refuses to view the famous image. Happy Nightmares, see you next week!Sites & Sources:The Mythology Book - “Arachne and Minerva”Mythos by Stephen Fry{youtube}{creepypasta}{H Peters}{youtube footage} Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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    #18 Dionysus (cont.) & The Ogopogo

    Jack continues the story of Dionysus in the part 2! Part 2 is about the Cult of Dionysus and how he gained his following. Then Jana takes a deep dive into Lake Okanagan to introduce us to Oggy.Sites & Sources:Myth Matters - The Greek god Dionysus and the titanicAn Introduction to Greek Mythology by David BellinghamWikipedia - DionysusThe Mythology Book - The Cult of DionysusThe Gods and Goddesses of Ancient Greece & Rome. Dionysus & BacchusDionysus - A God for Our Times by The Living PhilosophyDionysus The God of Wine, Festivity and Pleasure - (Greek Mythology Explained)The Dictionary of Symbols - Penguin ReferenceJoseph Campbell - The Ecstasy of Being{wiki}{lurk blog} Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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    #17 Dionysus & The Jackalope

    So close yet so far from our 20th episode. Here in episode 17 Jack tells us the origin story of the Greek God Dionysus (Janas favorite God). Then Jana hops over to Wyoming to discuss the much beloved Jackalope.Sites & Sources:Myth Matters - The Greek god Dionysus and the titanicAn Introduction to Greek Mythology by David BellinghamWikipedia - DionysusThe Mythology Book - The Cult of DionysusThe Gods and Goddesses of Ancient Greece & Rome. Dionysus & BacchusDionysus - A God for Our Times by The Living PhilosophyDionysus The God of Wine, Festivity and Pleasure - (Greek Mythology Explained)The Dictionary of Symbols - Penguin ReferenceJoseph Campbell - The Ecstasy of Being{wiki} Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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    #16 The Hero Twins & The Lizard Man

    Welcome to episode 16.....not to be confused with episode 20. Jack recants the Myan myth of the Hero Twins as Jana takes it way too literally. Then Jana introduces us to the Southern cryptid known as the Lizard Man. Sites & Sources:The Mythology Book - “The Hero Twins”Youtube - Ted-Ed - The twins who tricked the Maya gods of death - Ilan StavansWorld BirdsMacaws{wiki}{bishopville}{youtube}{youtube Carnufex} Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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    #15 The Warao Canoe & the Mapinguari

    Pack your headphones we are heading to Venezuela! Jack paddles us down the Rio explaining the absolutely wild tale of the first Canoe. Then Jana creeps us out with the legend of the Mapinguari. Do you believe it's real?Sites & Sources: The Mythology Book: Big Ideas Simply Explained by DK BooksWikipedia - Warao peoplePlants for a Future{wiki}{fandom}{youtube, monsters}{poem}{encyclopaedia} Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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    #14 Hephaestus & the Rougarou

    Jack gifts us the story of Hephaestus and the much deserved throne along with a very silly tangent about Skyrim, s/o Belethor! Then Jana enchants us with the legend of the Rugaru along with two first hand encounters.Sites & Sources:The Gods & Goddesses of Greece & Rome by Philip Matyszak{youtube} The Strange Origin of Hephaestus by See U in History / MythologyMythos by Stephen Fry{link}{blog}{youtube}{YouTube story} Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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    #13 Narcissus & Werewolves

    Trigger Warning: Violence against Pregnant womenJack reflects on the tale of Narcissus and the heartbreak of Echo, then Jana takes us back through time to discuss the origins of the dreaded Werewolf. Sites & Sources:Greek Mythology by Edith Hamilton{wiki wolf }{history}{Peter Stumpp}{trials} Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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    #12 The Cursed Ring & Changelings

    Jack tells us the OG story of The Lord of the Ring...one ring to rule them all and behind a waterfall kill an otter. Wait, what? Then Jana depresses everyone with a really sad story about the legend of Changelings.Sites & Sources:Youtube - Ted-Ed - The Norse myth that inspired “The Lord of the Rings” - Iseult Gillespie{site}Wikipedia - Honir{wiki}{wiki, Niamh}{youtube, dark side}{youtube, irish legend}{Bridget Cleary} Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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    #11 Jotunheim & the Kraken

    Jack continues his Norse mythology journey and tells us the story or Thor and the land of the giants! ...and all Jana can picture is the laughing Goats from the Marvel movie. Then Jana brings us to a beach shore in Florida where we meet.......the Kraken!?!?Sites & Sources:Norse Mythology by Neil Gaiman{wiki Monster}{wiki} Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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    #10 Mjolnir & Montauk and Jersey

    Jack riddles us the tale of how Thor gets his hammer prompted by the worst haircut ever. Then Jana explores cryptids right in her backyard....well Montauk & New Jersey, she is also very passionate that it IS NOT a turtle.Sites & Sources:Norse Mythology by Neil Gaiman{wiki}{wiki Leeds}Cryptozoology A-Z Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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    #9 Yggdrasil & Minnesota Iceman

    Norse Mythology!!Jack teaches us about the World Tree Yggdrasil...with a shout out to Disney's Marvel movies & Paul Rudd. Then Jana tells us what sideshow exhibit we could have seen in the 1960s...provided we had a spare quarter. Sites & Sources:Norse Mythology by Neil GaimanBook of Symbols by Taschen“The Messed Up Mythology of Yggdrasil, the World Tree | Norse Mythology Explained - Jon Solo” Youtube Video“The Messed Up Origins of Odin, the Allfather | Norse Mythology Explained - Jon Solo” Youtube VideoWikipedia - World Tree”{iceman}{blog}Book: Cryptozoology A to Z Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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    #8 Alexander the Great & the Greys

    Jack tells us about Achilles' #1 fanboy, Alex the OK I guess... and Jana walks us...(scratch that) abducts us and introduces us to the Grey aliens who are not invited to the house parties.Sites & Sources:Book: The Written World by Martin PuchnerAncient Heroes blog -{ “Did Alexander the Great Really Idolize Achilles?”}{wiki- grey}{wiki-abduction} Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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    #7 Achilles & Tulpas

    Welcome to a history lesson! First Jack tells us the story of the...maybe real live hero Achilles and Jana explains the concept of a Tulpa by re-introducing us to that guy in most of our nightmares...Sites & Sources:The world of gods and the body of man: mythological origins of modern anatomical terms* by Axel KarenbergMythology by Edith Hamilton{link}{the collector}The Story of Achilles - The Greatest Hero of the Trojan War by See U in History / Mythology (Youtube) {Ancient Heroes. Were Achilles and Patroclus lovers?}{Jane Seymour}{wiki}{wiki, theosophy}{wiki, Neo} {wiki, slender} Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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    #6 Minotaur & Mothman

    MICROPHONE....is here!!! Just one. We haven't quite figured out the 2 mic situation.But anyway- enjoy the clear, crisp, radiator, & cat free sound of episode 6!Jack sends us into the Greek Minotaurs labyrinth and Jana forewarns us about the Mothman legacy.Sits & Sources:The Book of Symbols by TaschenMythology by Edith HamiltonMan, Myth, and Monument by Marianna NicholsThe scientific origins of the Minotaur by Matt Kaplan{link}{Museum}{wiki & blog}{wiki, bridge}{wiki, russia}{blog}{news}{youtube, history} Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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    #5 Herc part 2 & Bigfoot

    Jack continues the story of Hercules & his 12 Labors, then Jana heads to North America for her part 2 to focus on the elusive Bigfoot!Apologies in advance for the radiator hisssssssMicrophones COMING SOONSites & Sources:Gmahling, Taylor. “The Real Story of Hercules.” Museum Hack, 26 Feb. 2020{museum blog}Staff, History.com. (2011). Hercules.{history}{site}{wiki}{Wiki}{Book: Cryptozoology A-Z} Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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    #4 Hercules & The Yeti Origins

    Jack gives us a closer look into the Hercules story & his Labors and Jana breaks down the sightings of the Yeti. Junebug the cat & the radiator also add their two cents. Sites & Sources:Gmahling, Taylor. “The Real Story of Hercules.” Museum Hack, 26 Feb. 2020{museum blog}Staff, History.com. (2011). Hercules.{history}{site}{wiki}{Wiki}{Book: Cryptozoology A-Z} Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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    #3 Emerald Isle Mythology & The Banshee

    Jack breaks down the difference between, well, a ton of different mythical(?) creatures, and Jana takes us to Ireland to discuss the Dearg Due & the Banshee!Sites & Sources:HarpiesPaparrasollaFairy WikiYoutubeYoutube Mermaid vs Sirens{Tales}{Dearg Due & Link}{The Banshee}{Wiki}{A first hand experience…} Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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    #2 The Charmed Mountains & Loch Ness Monster

    G & G is back with Episode 2!Jack & Jana will metaphorically travel to Scotland! Jack will tell us two tales: The Charmed Mountains & the Giants and the Swans on the Loch where we learn that Jana cries at everything. Then Jana will take us deep under the world famous Loch Ness in search for the Loch Ness Monster where we discover Jack's infinite patience as she rattles off almost every documented sighting to date.Sources & Sites: Highland Myths and Legends by George W MacPherson{Names Origin}{Wiki- Loch Ness}{History of Sightings}{Nessie Hunter} Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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    #1 Medusa & The Yacumama

    Welcome to Gods & Ghouls podcast! We are so excited you are here at episode 1! Jack will tell us the tale of Medusa as Jana contemplates immortality. Then Jana will recant the legend of the Yacumama and share her favorite pop culture snakes.Sources & Sites:History channel show- Clash of the Gods: Medusa’s Stone-Cold Terror{Blog}{Yakushigaku Zasshi}{Wiki & Wiki}{Wiki}{Tales of the Yacumama } {Nagini}Book:Cryptozoology A to Z: The Encyclopedia of Loch Monsters, Sasquatch, Chupacabras, and Other Authentic Mysteries of Nature, Pg. 86 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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ABOUT THIS SHOW

Stories that intrigue both our ancestors and us. Listen for conversations about Gods, ghouls, and some dramatic retellings of history. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

HOSTED BY

Jack & Jana

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