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]]> true info+654ad329cce18a00126fc22c@mg-eu.acast.com 654ad329cce18a00126fc22c gods-ghouls episodic https://assets.pippa.io/shows/654ad329cce18a00126fc22c/1702916908907-b1175ebfdfd98cc1ffa15c1e88507d0b.jpeg https://shows.acast.com/gods-ghouls <![CDATA[Gods & Ghouls]]> <![CDATA[#48 Apollo's Temple & the Ozark Howler]]> Sun, 09 Feb 2025 16:00:00 GMT 36:05 67a1a7eb37369c44b1e4c261 true https://shows.acast.com/gods-ghouls/episodes/48-apollos-temple-the-ozark-howler 67a1a7eb37369c44b1e4c261 654ad329cce18a00126fc22c 48-apollos-temple-the-ozark-howler full 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


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Expedition X - The Ozark Howler S5 E2

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]]> 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


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]]> <![CDATA[#47 Mythical Dogs & the Lusca]]> Sun, 02 Feb 2025 21:23:48 GMT 39:38 679fe264c4b7d8845be98817 true https://shows.acast.com/gods-ghouls/episodes/47-mythical-dogs-the-lusca 679fe264c4b7d8845be98817 654ad329cce18a00126fc22c 47-mythical-dogs-the-lusca full 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.


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Substack

Culture Frontier

MyLearning



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]]> 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.


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Substack

Culture Frontier

MyLearning



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]]> <![CDATA[#46 The Original Talos & Mokele-mbembe]]> Sun, 19 Jan 2025 15:00:00 GMT 40:08 678aa48e5c9549fc0051dc02 true https://shows.acast.com/gods-ghouls/episodes/46-the-original-talos-mokele-mbembe 678aa48e5c9549fc0051dc02 654ad329cce18a00126fc22c 46-the-original-talos-mokele-mbembe full 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


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]]> 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


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]]> <![CDATA[#45 P2 Ebony Horse & Jinn]]> Wed, 15 Jan 2025 06:18:46 GMT 1:06:42 67875346e1dde61281ffce98 true https://shows.acast.com/gods-ghouls/episodes/45-p2-ebony-horse-jinn 67875346e1dde61281ffce98 654ad329cce18a00126fc22c 45-p2-ebony-horse-jinn full 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


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]]> 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


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]]> <![CDATA[#44 The Ebony Horse P1 & Chessie]]> Sun, 05 Jan 2025 21:19:17 GMT 1:04:13 677ac331d83630b6e368c9bb true https://shows.acast.com/gods-ghouls/episodes/44-chessie 677ac331d83630b6e368c9bb 654ad329cce18a00126fc22c 44-chessie full 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


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]]> 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


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]]> <![CDATA[#43 The Arabian Nights & Christmas Creeps]]> Sun, 29 Dec 2024 17:28:55 GMT 56:59 677186d7146f8422c43afb33 true https://shows.acast.com/gods-ghouls/episodes/43-the-arabian-nights-christmas-creeps 677186d7146f8422c43afb33 654ad329cce18a00126fc22c 43-the-arabian-nights-christmas-creeps full 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 Blogger

The Written World by Martin Puchner - Chapter 6


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]]> 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 Blogger

The Written World by Martin Puchner - Chapter 6


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]]> <![CDATA[#42 Oh Christmas Tree & Duwendes]]> Sun, 22 Dec 2024 20:03:04 GMT 44:34 6768707891b5ed8948873f4a true https://shows.acast.com/gods-ghouls/episodes/42-oh-christmas-tree-duwendes 6768707891b5ed8948873f4a 654ad329cce18a00126fc22c 42-oh-christmas-tree-duwendes full 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

Britannica

Etymonline


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]]> 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

Britannica

Etymonline


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]]> <![CDATA[#41 Aztec Human Sacrifices & Organism 46-B]]> Mon, 16 Dec 2024 03:26:01 GMT 47:37 675f9dc9272fba937c8dc1ab true https://shows.acast.com/gods-ghouls/episodes/41-aztec-human-sacrifices-organism-46-b 675f9dc9272fba937c8dc1ab 654ad329cce18a00126fc22c 41-aztec-human-sacrifices-organism-46-b full 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 Allan

World History Org - Tonatiuh


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]]> 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 Allan

World History Org - Tonatiuh


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]]> <![CDATA[#40 Pear Tree & Furry Fish]]> Sun, 01 Dec 2024 14:11:40 GMT 31:06 674c6e9c1c6967d814e45b17 true https://shows.acast.com/gods-ghouls/episodes/40-pear-tree-furry-fish 674c6e9c1c6967d814e45b17 654ad329cce18a00126fc22c 40-pear-tree-furry-fish full 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...


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Spirit of Trees


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]]> 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...


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Spirit of Trees


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]]> <![CDATA[#39 Origins of Rome & The Black Shuck]]> Sun, 24 Nov 2024 14:00:51 GMT 42:34 6738c6e896b35bc4592631f1 true https://shows.acast.com/gods-ghouls/episodes/39-origins-of-rome-the-black-shuck 6738c6e896b35bc4592631f1 654ad329cce18a00126fc22c 39-origins-of-rome-the-black-shuck full 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


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]]> 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


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]]> <![CDATA[#38 Phaeton & Clouds?]]> Sun, 17 Nov 2024 14:00:30 GMT 45:44 6738b788d3a0091de2121a73 true https://shows.acast.com/gods-ghouls/episodes/38-phaeton-clouds 6738b788d3a0091de2121a73 654ad329cce18a00126fc22c 38-phaeton-clouds full 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

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]]> 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

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]]> <![CDATA[#37 African Myth & Balloon Men]]> Sat, 16 Nov 2024 15:19:48 GMT 51:36 6730d363e745a302d3ea15cc true https://shows.acast.com/gods-ghouls/episodes/37-african-myth-balloon-men 6730d363e745a302d3ea15cc 654ad329cce18a00126fc22c 37-african-myth-balloon-men full 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 Engelbrecht

Medium


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]]> 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 Engelbrecht

Medium


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]]> <![CDATA[#36 Cassandra & Michigan Dogman]]> Sun, 03 Nov 2024 14:00:49 GMT 56:28 6727204a84407ac82e78221d true https://shows.acast.com/gods-ghouls/episodes/36-cassandra-michigan-dogman 6727204a84407ac82e78221d 654ad329cce18a00126fc22c 36-cassandra-michigan-dogman full 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 Institute

Greek Legends and Myths

The Collector

Wikipedia - Eros


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]]> 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 Institute

Greek Legends and Myths

The Collector

Wikipedia - Eros


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]]> <![CDATA[#35 Lamashtu & Mongolian Death Worm]]> Sun, 27 Oct 2024 13:00:00 GMT 44:11 671d7e66ad47608807ae62a1 true https://shows.acast.com/gods-ghouls/episodes/35-lamashtu-mongolian-death-worm 671d7e66ad47608807ae62a1 654ad329cce18a00126fc22c 35-lamashtu-mongolian-death-worm full Happy Halloween episode!

Trigger Warning: Violence against pregnant women & infant mortality


Jack 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: 3

Tremors Movies Count: 7



Sites & Sources:

Britannica - Lamushta

Medium - Mi Ainsel (Mujahid Mahmood) - Lamashtu — Demon or Goddess?

Genies Fandom - Lamashtu

Youtube

Youtube - Story to Tell - “Lamashtu - The Child Eating Demon - Mesopotamian Mythology”


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]]> Happy Halloween episode!

Trigger Warning: Violence against pregnant women & infant mortality


Jack 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: 3

Tremors Movies Count: 7



Sites & Sources:

Britannica - Lamushta

Medium - Mi Ainsel (Mujahid Mahmood) - Lamashtu — Demon or Goddess?

Genies Fandom - Lamashtu

Youtube

Youtube - Story to Tell - “Lamashtu - The Child Eating Demon - Mesopotamian Mythology”


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]]> <![CDATA[#34 Scylla and Charybdis & The Wendigo]]> Mon, 21 Oct 2024 01:13:25 GMT 36:41 6715aab5e16fb75ed5df18de true https://shows.acast.com/gods-ghouls/episodes/34-scylla-and-charybdis-the-wendigo 6715aab5e16fb75ed5df18de 654ad329cce18a00126fc22c 34-scylla-and-charybdis-the-wendigo full 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 Twelve

Youtube - Scylla and Charybdis: whirlpools, legendary and real by Dave Darling

Charybdis: The Gigantic Whirlpool Monster of Greek Mythology - (Greek Mythology Explained)

Megale Hellas Diving Center

Metamorphoses by Ovid - 13. 729 ff (trans. Melville)

Brittanica - Glaucus


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]]> 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 Twelve

Youtube - Scylla and Charybdis: whirlpools, legendary and real by Dave Darling

Charybdis: The Gigantic Whirlpool Monster of Greek Mythology - (Greek Mythology Explained)

Megale Hellas Diving Center

Metamorphoses by Ovid - 13. 729 ff (trans. Melville)

Brittanica - Glaucus


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]]> <![CDATA[#33 Jigoku & Enfield Monster]]> Sun, 13 Oct 2024 17:14:40 GMT 43:17 670c000049737992468ebd13 false https://shows.acast.com/gods-ghouls/episodes/33-jigoku-enfield-monster 670c000049737992468ebd13 654ad329cce18a00126fc22c 33-jigoku-enfield-monster full 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 - Jigoku

Britannica.com - Emma-ō

Matthew Meyer blog

Old World Gods

Janus Films


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]]> 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 - Jigoku

Britannica.com - Emma-ō

Matthew Meyer blog

Old World Gods

Janus Films


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]]> <![CDATA[#32 Mead of Poetry part II & Thunderbird]]> Sun, 29 Sep 2024 16:55:06 GMT 39:24 66f9866aca47371af08741f5 true https://shows.acast.com/gods-ghouls/episodes/32-mead-of-poetry-part-ii-thunderbird 66f9866aca47371af08741f5 654ad329cce18a00126fc22c 32-mead-of-poetry-part-ii-thunderbird full 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 Poetry

Norse Mythology - Neil Gaiman


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]]> 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 Poetry

Norse Mythology - Neil Gaiman


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]]> <![CDATA[#31 The Mead of Poetry & Man-Eating Tree]]> Sun, 22 Sep 2024 17:25:49 GMT 48:51 66f0531ddbd9d6984ce6add8 true https://shows.acast.com/gods-ghouls/episodes/31-the-mead-of-poetry-man-eating-tree 66f0531ddbd9d6984ce6add8 654ad329cce18a00126fc22c 31-the-mead-of-poetry-man-eating-tree full 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 Poetry

Norse Mythology - Neil Gaiman


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]]> 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 Poetry

Norse Mythology - Neil Gaiman


{wiki}

{Fandom & Cryptidz}

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]]> <![CDATA[#30 Ananse the Spider & Micro-Mermaid]]> Sun, 15 Sep 2024 15:29:05 GMT 26:08 66e6fd422e655d10443678e3 true https://shows.acast.com/gods-ghouls/episodes/30-ananse-the-spider-micro-mermaid 66e6fd422e655d10443678e3 654ad329cce18a00126fc22c 30-ananse-the-spider-micro-mermaid full 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 Spider

Trail 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)


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]]> 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 Spider

Trail 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)


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]]> <![CDATA[#29 Ra’s Secret Name & Yara-ma-yha-who]]> Sun, 08 Sep 2024 21:26:08 GMT 34:31 66de1670505674fba4a687c6 true https://shows.acast.com/gods-ghouls/episodes/29-ras-secret-name-yara-ma-yha-who 66de1670505674fba4a687c6 654ad329cce18a00126fc22c 29-ras-secret-name-yara-ma-yha-who full 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 Pinch

The Mythology Book - Ra’s Secret Name


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]]> 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 Pinch

The Mythology Book - Ra’s Secret Name


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]]> <![CDATA[#28 Giants Causeway & Skunk Ape]]> Sun, 25 Aug 2024 14:00:46 GMT 34:22 66c8327e61e041a75cc713f0 true https://shows.acast.com/gods-ghouls/episodes/28-giants-causeway-skunk-ape 66c8327e61e041a75cc713f0 654ad329cce18a00126fc22c 28-giants-causeway-skunk-ape full 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 Causeway

National Trust UK

Civilization 6


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]]> 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 Causeway

National Trust UK

Civilization 6


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]]> <![CDATA[#27 Aphrodite & Capelobo]]> Sun, 18 Aug 2024 18:13:45 GMT 33:26 66c239d997d5e0cc4fb07976 false https://shows.acast.com/gods-ghouls/episodes/27-aphrodite-capelobo 66c239d997d5e0cc4fb07976 654ad329cce18a00126fc22c 27-aphrodite-capelobo full 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 Universe

An Introduction to Greek Mythology by David Bellingham

Greek Boston - Get to Know the Women of Lemnos of Greek Mythology

britannica

Jane Seymour 

Wikipedia - Aphrodite

Wikipedia - Alectryon (mythology)


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]]> 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 Universe

An Introduction to Greek Mythology by David Bellingham

Greek Boston - Get to Know the Women of Lemnos of Greek Mythology

britannica

Jane Seymour 

Wikipedia - Aphrodite

Wikipedia - Alectryon (mythology)


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]]> <![CDATA[#26 Hermes & Quickfoot]]> Thu, 08 Aug 2024 22:52:24 GMT 29:24 66affcf23e8ef2a4312a4bc3 true https://shows.acast.com/gods-ghouls/episodes/26-hermes-quickfoot 66affcf23e8ef2a4312a4bc3 654ad329cce18a00126fc22c 26-hermes-quickfoot full 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 Fry

Hippocratic Oath

Mercury (element)

National Library of Medicine


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]]> 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 Fry

Hippocratic Oath

Mercury (element)

National Library of Medicine


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]]> <![CDATA[#25 OG Olympics & French Cryptids]]> Sun, 28 Jul 2024 15:58:15 GMT 49:22 66a66a9764c9287932c9a535 true https://shows.acast.com/gods-ghouls/episodes/25-og-olympics-french-cryptids 66a66a9764c9287932c9a535 654ad329cce18a00126fc22c 25-og-olympics-french-cryptids full 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 Museum

The Olympic Museum - The Olympic Games in Antiquity

The Ancient Olympic Games (Documentary) by Historical Adventure


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]]> 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 Museum

The Olympic Museum - The Olympic Games in Antiquity

The Ancient Olympic Games (Documentary) by Historical Adventure


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]]> <![CDATA[#24 Atalanta & Aliens in Central America]]> Sun, 21 Jul 2024 14:00:29 GMT 42:46 6699e3be3bbdd745dcf523e7 true https://shows.acast.com/gods-ghouls/episodes/24-atalanta-aliens-in-central-america 6699e3be3bbdd745dcf523e7 654ad329cce18a00126fc22c 24-atalanta-aliens-in-central-america bonus TW: Suicide

Jack 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 Hamilton

Mythopedia - Meleager

Mythopedia - Atalanta


{Ancient Astronauts}

{Wiki Astronauts} 

{Nazca}

{Daniken}

{Mexican Flying Horse}

{Remains}

{Youtube}

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]]> TW: Suicide

Jack 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 Hamilton

Mythopedia - Meleager

Mythopedia - Atalanta


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{Wiki Astronauts} 

{Nazca}

{Daniken}

{Mexican Flying Horse}

{Remains}

{Youtube}

{Brazil Remains}

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]]> <![CDATA[ #23 Dan'gun founds Korea & Deep Sea Mysteries]]> Mon, 15 Jul 2024 03:24:56 GMT 36:51 66949688ade4ffab3e288426 true https://shows.acast.com/gods-ghouls/episodes/23-dangun-founds-korea-deep-sea-mysteries 66949688ade4ffab3e288426 654ad329cce18a00126fc22c 23-dangun-founds-korea-deep-sea-mysteries full 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 Korea

YouTube-

The Book of Symbols - Bear


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]]> 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 Korea

YouTube-

The Book of Symbols - Bear


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]]> <![CDATA[#22 Yi and the 10 Suns & Goatman]]> Sun, 07 Jul 2024 14:00:47 GMT 27:32 668971fafc882c395b459822 true https://shows.acast.com/gods-ghouls/episodes/22-yi-and-the-10-suns-goatman 668971fafc882c395b459822 654ad329cce18a00126fc22c 22-yi-and-the-10-suns-goatman full 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

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{Kentucky}

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]]> 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

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{Kentucky}

{Maryland}

{Texas}

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]]> <![CDATA[#21 Baldur & Pukwudgies]]> Sun, 30 Jun 2024 19:37:13 GMT 40:53 667cd30f91bcf9d0d457bf4c true https://shows.acast.com/gods-ghouls/episodes/21-baldur-pukwudgies 667cd30f91bcf9d0d457bf4c 654ad329cce18a00126fc22c 21-baldur-pukwudgies full 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 Baldur

Norse Mythology by Neil Gaiman


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{bridgewater}

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]]> 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 Baldur

Norse Mythology by Neil Gaiman


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]]> <![CDATA[#20 The Big Dipper & BEK]]> Fri, 21 Jun 2024 03:15:05 GMT 28:45 6674f0393b75e80012617db2 true https://shows.acast.com/gods-ghouls/episodes/the-big-dipper-bek 6674f0393b75e80012617db2 654ad329cce18a00126fc22c the-big-dipper-bek full 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


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{Mackie Albertson}

{Don’t let them in}

{wiki}

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]]> 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}

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]]> <![CDATA[#19 The First Spider & The Rake]]> Wed, 12 Jun 2024 16:24:26 GMT 41:31 6669cbba6ef069001297d9f1 true https://shows.acast.com/gods-ghouls/episodes/19-the-first-spider-the-rake 6669cbba6ef069001297d9f1 654ad329cce18a00126fc22c 19-the-first-spider-the-rake full TRIGGER WARNING - Both stories mention Suicide

Welcome 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


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]]> TRIGGER WARNING - Both stories mention Suicide

Welcome 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


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{creepypasta}

{H Peters}

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]]> <![CDATA[#18 Dionysus (cont.) & The Ogopogo]]> Tue, 04 Jun 2024 14:00:06 GMT 31:38 665672c95166a80012b4ca62 true https://shows.acast.com/gods-ghouls/episodes/dionysus-cont-the-ogopogo 665672c95166a80012b4ca62 654ad329cce18a00126fc22c dionysus-cont-the-ogopogo full 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 titanic

An Introduction to Greek Mythology by David Bellingham

Wikipedia - Dionysus

The Mythology Book - The Cult of Dionysus

The Gods and Goddesses of Ancient Greece & Rome. Dionysus & Bacchus

Dionysus - A God for Our Times by The Living Philosophy

Dionysus The God of Wine, Festivity and Pleasure - (Greek Mythology Explained)

The Dictionary of Symbols - Penguin Reference

Joseph Campbell - The Ecstasy of Being


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]]> 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 titanic

An Introduction to Greek Mythology by David Bellingham

Wikipedia - Dionysus

The Mythology Book - The Cult of Dionysus

The Gods and Goddesses of Ancient Greece & Rome. Dionysus & Bacchus

Dionysus - A God for Our Times by The Living Philosophy

Dionysus The God of Wine, Festivity and Pleasure - (Greek Mythology Explained)

The Dictionary of Symbols - Penguin Reference

Joseph Campbell - The Ecstasy of Being


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]]> <![CDATA[#17 Dionysus & The Jackalope]]> Wed, 29 May 2024 14:00:08 GMT 45:52 6656726c19479900124dd550 true https://shows.acast.com/gods-ghouls/episodes/17-dionysus-the-jackalope 6656726c19479900124dd550 654ad329cce18a00126fc22c 17-dionysus-the-jackalope full 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 titanic

An Introduction to Greek Mythology by David Bellingham

Wikipedia - Dionysus

The Mythology Book - The Cult of Dionysus

The Gods and Goddesses of Ancient Greece & Rome. Dionysus & Bacchus

Dionysus - A God for Our Times by The Living Philosophy

Dionysus The God of Wine, Festivity and Pleasure - (Greek Mythology Explained)

The Dictionary of Symbols - Penguin Reference

Joseph Campbell - The Ecstasy of Being


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]]> 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 titanic

An Introduction to Greek Mythology by David Bellingham

Wikipedia - Dionysus

The Mythology Book - The Cult of Dionysus

The Gods and Goddesses of Ancient Greece & Rome. Dionysus & Bacchus

Dionysus - A God for Our Times by The Living Philosophy

Dionysus The God of Wine, Festivity and Pleasure - (Greek Mythology Explained)

The Dictionary of Symbols - Penguin Reference

Joseph Campbell - The Ecstasy of Being


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]]> <![CDATA[#16 The Hero Twins & The Lizard Man]]> Thu, 23 May 2024 03:16:36 GMT 43:02 664eb5146fa4d20012018c16 true https://shows.acast.com/gods-ghouls/episodes/16-the-hero-twins-the-lizard-man 664eb5146fa4d20012018c16 654ad329cce18a00126fc22c 16-the-hero-twins-the-lizard-man full 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 Stavans

World Birds

Macaws


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]]> 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 Stavans

World Birds

Macaws


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{bishopville}

{youtube}

{youtube Carnufex}

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]]> <![CDATA[#15 The Warao Canoe & the Mapinguari]]> Fri, 17 May 2024 00:32:54 GMT 44:03 6646a5b6b991490012322018 true https://shows.acast.com/gods-ghouls/episodes/15-the-warao-canoe-the-mapinguari 6646a5b6b991490012322018 654ad329cce18a00126fc22c 15-the-warao-canoe-the-mapinguari full 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 Books

Wikipedia - Warao people

Plants for a Future


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]]> 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 Books

Wikipedia - Warao people

Plants for a Future


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{encyclopaedia}

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]]> <![CDATA[#14 Hephaestus & the Rougarou]]> Wed, 08 May 2024 14:00:32 GMT 38:28 66304458cc81b80012d11e1b true https://shows.acast.com/gods-ghouls/episodes/hephaestus-the-rugaru 66304458cc81b80012d11e1b 654ad329cce18a00126fc22c hephaestus-the-rugaru full 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 / Mythology

Mythos by Stephen Fry


{link}

{blog}

{youtube}

{YouTube story}

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]]> 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 / Mythology

Mythos by Stephen Fry


{link}

{blog}

{youtube}

{YouTube story}

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]]> <![CDATA[#13 Narcissus & Werewolves]]> Wed, 01 May 2024 14:00:30 GMT 43:08 66303afde9f4880011edf6f0 true https://shows.acast.com/gods-ghouls/episodes/13narcissus-werewolves 66303afde9f4880011edf6f0 654ad329cce18a00126fc22c 13narcissus-werewolves full Trigger Warning: Violence against Pregnant women


Jack 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}

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]]> Trigger Warning: Violence against Pregnant women


Jack 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}

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]]> <![CDATA[#12 The Cursed Ring & Changelings]]> Wed, 24 Apr 2024 21:20:41 GMT 49:52 662977aad8674c001236b97e true https://shows.acast.com/gods-ghouls/episodes/otr-changelings 662977aad8674c001236b97e 654ad329cce18a00126fc22c otr-changelings full 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}

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]]> 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}

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]]> <![CDATA[#11 Jotunheim & the Kraken ]]> Thu, 18 Apr 2024 17:46:39 GMT 54:24 66215c2b4df82b0013dca7ee true https://shows.acast.com/gods-ghouls/episodes/11-jotunheim-the-kraken 66215c2b4df82b0013dca7ee 654ad329cce18a00126fc22c 11-jotunheim-the-kraken full 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}


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]]> 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}


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]]> <![CDATA[#10 Mjolnir & Montauk and Jersey]]> Wed, 10 Apr 2024 14:00:56 GMT 56:04 661323d7d88ec90017b4616a true https://shows.acast.com/gods-ghouls/episodes/10-mjollnir-montauk-and-jersey 661323d7d88ec90017b4616a 654ad329cce18a00126fc22c 10-mjollnir-montauk-and-jersey full 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

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]]> 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

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]]> <![CDATA[#9 Yggdrasil & Minnesota Iceman]]> Thu, 04 Apr 2024 01:37:55 GMT 44:34 660e0473088d510015466765 false https://shows.acast.com/gods-ghouls/episodes/9-yggdrasil-minnesota-iceman 660e0473088d510015466765 654ad329cce18a00126fc22c 9-yggdrasil-minnesota-iceman Episode 9 full 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 Gaiman

Book 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 Video

Wikipedia - World Tree”


{iceman}

{blog}

Book: Cryptozoology A to Z

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]]> 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 Gaiman

Book 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 Video

Wikipedia - World Tree”


{iceman}

{blog}

Book: Cryptozoology A to Z

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]]> <![CDATA[#8 Alexander the Great & the Greys]]> Wed, 27 Mar 2024 14:00:46 GMT 47:30 6603493b0e9b740016ec0184 true https://shows.acast.com/gods-ghouls/episodes/alexander-the-great-the-greys 6603493b0e9b740016ec0184 654ad329cce18a00126fc22c alexander-the-great-the-greys Episode 8 full 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 Puchner

Ancient Heroes blog -{ “Did Alexander the Great Really Idolize Achilles?”}


{wiki- grey}

{wiki-abduction}

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]]> 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 Puchner

Ancient Heroes blog -{ “Did Alexander the Great Really Idolize Achilles?”}


{wiki- grey}

{wiki-abduction}

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]]> <![CDATA[#7 Achilles & Tulpas]]> Wed, 20 Mar 2024 14:36:57 GMT 1:06:37 65faf4893748440017062b4c true https://shows.acast.com/gods-ghouls/episodes/achilles-tulpas 65faf4893748440017062b4c 654ad329cce18a00126fc22c achilles-tulpas Episode 7 full 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 Karenberg

Mythology 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}

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]]> 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 Karenberg

Mythology 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}

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]]> <![CDATA[#6 Minotaur & Mothman]]> Wed, 13 Mar 2024 14:00:23 GMT 1:04:26 65ef717743e2d600184de80e true https://shows.acast.com/gods-ghouls/episodes/minotaur-mothman 65ef717743e2d600184de80e 654ad329cce18a00126fc22c minotaur-mothman Episode 6 full 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 Taschen

Mythology by Edith Hamilton

Man, Myth, and Monument by Marianna Nichols

The scientific origins of the Minotaur by Matt Kaplan

{link}


{Museum}

{wiki & blog}

{wiki, bridge}

{wiki, russia}

{blog}

{news}

{youtube, history}


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]]> 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 Taschen

Mythology by Edith Hamilton

Man, Myth, and Monument by Marianna Nichols

The scientific origins of the Minotaur by Matt Kaplan

{link}


{Museum}

{wiki & blog}

{wiki, bridge}

{wiki, russia}

{blog}

{news}

{youtube, history}


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]]> <![CDATA[#5 Herc part 2 & Bigfoot]]> Wed, 06 Mar 2024 15:00:54 GMT 1:03:45 65dceab38be4210016993153 false https://shows.acast.com/gods-ghouls/episodes/herc-part-2-bigfoot 65dceab38be4210016993153 654ad329cce18a00126fc22c herc-part-2-bigfoot Episode 5 full 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 hisssssss

Microphones COMING SOON


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}

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]]> 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 hisssssss

Microphones COMING SOON


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}

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]]> <![CDATA[#4 Hercules & The Yeti Origins]]> Wed, 28 Feb 2024 15:00:22 GMT 1:13:14 65dbaf60cbcb510016371c7a true https://shows.acast.com/gods-ghouls/episodes/hercules-the-yeti-origins 65dbaf60cbcb510016371c7a 654ad329cce18a00126fc22c hercules-the-yeti-origins Episode 4 full 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}

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]]> 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}

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]]> <![CDATA[#3 Emerald Isle Mythology & The Banshee]]> Wed, 21 Feb 2024 15:00:06 GMT 40:25 65cc2dee7c030d0016147c91 true https://shows.acast.com/gods-ghouls/episodes/emerald-isle-mythology-the-banshee 65cc2dee7c030d0016147c91 654ad329cce18a00126fc22c emerald-isle-mythology-the-banshee Episode 3 full 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:

Harpies

Paparrasolla

Fairy Wiki

Youtube

Youtube Mermaid vs Sirens


{Tales}

{Dearg Due & Link}

{The Banshee}

{Wiki}

{A first hand experience…}

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]]> 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:

Harpies

Paparrasolla

Fairy Wiki

Youtube

Youtube Mermaid vs Sirens


{Tales}

{Dearg Due & Link}

{The Banshee}

{Wiki}

{A first hand experience…}

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]]> <![CDATA[#2 The Charmed Mountains & Loch Ness Monster]]> Wed, 14 Feb 2024 15:00:18 GMT 51:17 65cc022b4739050017291c98 true https://shows.acast.com/gods-ghouls/episodes/the-charmed-mountains-loch-ness-monster 65cc022b4739050017291c98 654ad329cce18a00126fc22c the-charmed-mountains-loch-ness-monster Episode 2 full 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}

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]]> 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}

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]]> <![CDATA[#1 Medusa & The Yacumama]]> Wed, 07 Feb 2024 15:00:04 GMT 1:01:37 65c3026f5ec3d10016d32b48 true https://shows.acast.com/gods-ghouls/episodes/medusa-the-yacumama 65c3026f5ec3d10016d32b48 654ad329cce18a00126fc22c medusa-the-yacumama Episode 1 full 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

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]]> 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

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