Myths from around the world with some history on the people and civilizations that told them.
Myth Madness
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Podcast Overview
Myths from around the world with some history on the people and civilizations that told them.
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Publishing Since
2/1/2022
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Recent Episodes
April 27, 2026
Sam and the Simorgh – The Birth of Zal
The first part of the Shahnameh focuses on several generations of legendary kings and their conflict with the forces of evil. But during the reign of the king Manuchehr, its heroes - the king’s various commanders - leave the background, begin to play a larger role, and are the stars of their own stories. This episode (77) focuses on Sam, loyal ruler of the region of Sistan and a powerful warrior. I use other sources, like the Samnameh, to introduce Sam and share some of his exploits. Then I m...
April 13, 2026
Manuchehr the Avenger
Fereydun’s rule ushered in another Golden Age but trouble brewed when his three sons were well into adulthood. The two eldest, Salm and Tur, coveted what Ferdydun granted the youngest, Iraj, to rule. They murdered him and Fereydun hoped his great grandson, Manuchehr, would one day avenge Iraj.
March 30, 2026
Fereydun & His Sons Salm, Tur, and Iraj
King Fereydun was mentioned a few times in previous episodes. The first half of this episode recaps Fereydun’s birth and how he grew up to save the world from the monstrous tyrant Zahhak. The second half focuses on Fereydun’s sons, how they found their wives, and the trouble they got up to. I also quickly compare the Shahnameh’s Fereydun to his Avestan/Zoroastrian equivalent.
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