About Myths (& Folktales & Fairy tales) with A. P. Mobley
Hey there! My name is A. P. Mobley, and I'm an author of dark fantasy fiction inspired by mythology. Here at the Myths (& Folktales & Fairy tales) podcast, I discuss mythology, folklore, and fairy tales from around the world. If that sounds interesting to you, be sure to hit the follow button.
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(Cover art by the incredible Gabrielle Ragusi)
Mythology & folklore of The Skeleton Faerie by A. P. Mobley
In this bonus episode, I talk about the mythology & folklore of my latest book release, The Skeleton Faerie.
Get The Skeleton Faerie: https://books2read.com/u/b5VoB6
“Moths: fear or fascination” article: https://www.neyedc.org.uk/updates-insights/2023/10
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(Cover art by the incredible Gabrielle Ragusi)
2 Mar 2025
Irish mythology: leprechaun origins
In this bonus episode, I talk about the origins of St. Patrick's Day & where the folklore of the iconic leprechaun could have come from.
The Fairy-Faith in Celtic Countries: https://www.amazon.com/Fairy-Faith-Celtic-Countries-Yeeling-Evans-Wentz-ebook/dp/B004UJ2RO4/ (https://www.amazon.com/Fairy-Faith-Celtic-Countries-Yeeling-Evans-Wentz-ebook/dp/B004UJ2RO4/)
Pre-order The Bone Faerie: https://books2read.com/u/mvV8Jz (https://books2read.com/u/mvV8Jz)
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(Cover art by the incredible Gabrielle Ragusi)
28 Jan 2025
Greek mythology: creation & underworld myths
In this episode, I talk about three myths from ancient Greece: Hesiod's account of the creation story, Hades & Persephone, & Orpheus & Eurydice.
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(Cover art by the incredible Gabrielle Ragusi)
29 Dec 2024
Egyptian mythology: creation & underworld myths
In this episode, I talk about the Heliopolitan creation myth & a soul's journey through the underworld in Egyptian mythology.
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(Cover art by the incredible Gabrielle Ragusi)
In this episode, I talk about three myths from ancient Mesopotamia: the Sumerian flood story, Inanna's descent, & the marriage of Ereshkigal & Nergal.
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Plagued (MONSTERS prequel): https://storyoriginapp.com/giveaways/ea8baa84-0588-11ee-9631-8f0a6f7f196d (https://storyoriginapp.com/giveaways/ea8baa84-0588-11ee-9631-8f0a6f7f196d)
Fated Encounters (MONSTERS prequel): https://www.amazon.com/MONSTERS-Encounters-D-R-Mills-ebook/dp/B0CDZLN57S/ (https://www.amazon.com/MONSTERS-Encounters-D-R-Mills-ebook/dp/B0CDZLN57S/)
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Sumerian flood story translation referenced: https://etcsl.orinst.ox.ac.uk/section1/tr174.htm (https://etcsl.orinst.ox.ac.uk/section1/tr174.htm)
Inanna's descent translation referenced: https://etcsl.orinst.ox.ac.uk/section1/tr141.htm (https://etcsl.orinst.ox.ac.uk/section1/tr141.htm)
(Cover art by the incredible Gabrielle Ragusi)
1 Oct 2024
Welsh mythology: the Cauldron of Rebirth
In this episode, I talk about the Welsh myth of the Cauldron of Rebirth. I cover the influence the myth has had on me personally, then relay a condensed version of the story.
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Check out the Chronicles of Prydain series by Lloyd Alexander: https://www.amazon.com/Chronicles-Prydain-Lloyd-Alexander/dp/1250000939/ (https://www.amazon.com/Chronicles-Prydain-Lloyd-Alexander/dp/1250000939/)
Check out the Mabinogion: https://www.amazon.com/Mabinogion-Oxford-Worlds-Classics-ebook/dp/B005Q8EAEI/ (https://www.amazon.com/Mabinogion-Oxford-Worlds-Classics-ebook/dp/B005Q8EAEI/)
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Want more myths, folktales, and fairy tales? Check out my blog: https://www.apmobley.com/blog (https://www.apmobley.com/blog)
(Cover art by the incredible Gabrielle Ragusi)
21 Sept 2024
Fairy folklore: the basics & Tam Lin
In this episode, I talk about the basics of fairy folklore and the Scottish folktale of Tam Lin.
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Read "Everything You Know About Fairies Is Wrong": https://cambridgeblog.org/2023/03/everything-you-know-about-fairies-is-wrong-introducing-twilight-of-the-godlings/ (https://cambridgeblog.org/2023/03/everything-you-know-about-fairies-is-wrong-introducing-twilight-of-the-godlings/)
Check out The Mammoth Book of Celtic Myths & Legends: https://www.amazon.com/Mammoth-Book-Celtic-Myths-Legends/dp/1841192481/ (https://www.amazon.com/Mammoth-Book-Celtic-Myths-Legends/dp/1841192481/)
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Want more myths, folktales, and fairy tales? Check out my blog: https://www.apmobley.com/blog (https://www.apmobley.com/blog)
(Cover art by the incredible Gabrielle Ragusi)
13 Sept 2024
Greek mythology: Perseus & Andromeda
In this episode, I talk about the Greek myth of Perseus and Andromeda. I cover the influence the myth has had on me personally, then relay a condensed version of the story.
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Want more myths, folktales, and fairy tales? Check out my blog: https://www.apmobley.com/blog (https://www.apmobley.com/blog)
(Cover art by the incredible Gabrielle Ragusi)
23 Aug 2024
Jewish folktales: The Finger
In this episode, I talk about "The Finger," a Jewish folktale that inspired my favorite movie, Tim Burton's Corpse Bride. I cover the influence the story has had on me, then relay a condensed version of it.
Find Lilith's Cave: Jewish Tales of the Supernatural by Howard Schwartz here: https://www.amazon.com/Liliths-Cave-Jewish-Tales-Supernatural/dp/0195067266/ (https://www.amazon.com/Liliths-Cave-Jewish-Tales-Supernatural/dp/0195067266/)
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Want more myths, folktales, and fairy tales? Check out my blog: https://www.apmobley.com/blog (https://www.apmobley.com/blog)
(Cover art by the incredible Gabrielle Ragusi)
17 Aug 2024
The Little Mermaid by Hans Christian Andersen
In this episode, I talk about The Little Mermaid, a tragically beautiful fairy tale written by Hans Christian Andersen. I cover the influence the story has had on me, then read it from beginning to end.
Find Deborah Hautzig's retelling of The Little Mermaid here: https://www.amazon.com/Little-Mermaid-Step-into-Reading/dp/0679822410 (https://www.amazon.com/Little-Mermaid-Step-into-Reading/dp/0679822410)
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Want more myths, folktales, and fairy tales? Check out my blog: https://www.apmobley.com/blog (https://www.apmobley.com/blog)
(Cover art by the incredible Gabrielle Ragusi)
9 Aug 2024
Egyptian mythology: the first mummy
In this episode, I talk about the story of the first mummy from Egyptian mythology. First I cover how the story has influenced me, and then I relay a condensed version of the story. I also apologize that this one is a tad short - I didn't realize how short this story was until I wrote out the bullet points for the episode!
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Want more myths, folktales, and fairy tales? Check out my blog: https://www.apmobley.com/blog (https://www.apmobley.com/blog)
(Cover art by the incredible Gabrielle Ragusi)
2 Aug 2024
Aladdin & the Wonderful Lamp
In this episode, I talk about Aladdin and the Wonderful Lamp, a popular folk or fairy tale from The Arabian Nights, which is a collection of classic Middle Eastern stories. I cover a bit of the history about Aladdin, how the story has influenced me, and then relay a condensed version of the story from beginning to end.
Watch the "A Diamond in the Rough" documentary here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rKSRnS1WR2A&t=120s (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rKSRnS1WR2A&t=120s)
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Want more myths, folktales, and fairy tales? Check out my blog: https://www.apmobley.com/blog (https://www.apmobley.com/blog)
(Cover art by the incredible Gabrielle Ragusi)
23 Jul 2024
Greek mythology: Heracles
In this episode, I talk about Heracles, a famous hero from Greek mythology. I cover the influence the myth has had on me personally, and then relay a condensed version of his story from his birth to his death.
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Want more myths, folktales, and fairy tales? Check out my blog: https://www.apmobley.com/blog (https://www.apmobley.com/blog)
(Cover art by the incredible Gabrielle Ragusi)
18 Jul 2024
Introducing myself & what the podcast is about
In this short introductory episode, I introduce myself, explain how the Myths (& Folktales & Fairy tales) podcast came to be, and tell you what you can expect from the first eight-episode section of the podcast.
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Want more myths, folktales, and fairy tales? Check out my blog: https://www.apmobley.com/blog
(Cover art by the incredible Gabrielle Ragusi)
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