Spirits: Mythology, Legends, & Folklore

Spirits: Mythology, Legends, & Folklore

Author: Multitude Language: English Episodes: 100
Grab a glass and settle in for Spirits: Mythology, Legends, & Folklore, a weekly podcast from Multitude that blends humor with deep dives into the world's oldest stories. This isn't a dry lecture; it's a conversational and often hilarious exploration where each episode pairs a legendary tale with a thematic drink. You'll hear about familiar gods and heroes from Greek or Norse myths, sure, but the show truly shines when it uncovers lesser-known folklore from cultures across the globe, stories of tricksters, ghosts, and creatures you've never encountered. The hosts approach these ancient narratives with genuine curiosity and a comedic touch, making themes of love, betrayal, creation, and chaos feel both timeless and freshly relevant. Listening to this podcast feels like joining a fun, insightful chat between friends who are just as likely to laugh at a god's misadventure as they are to ponder its cultural significance. New stories are served over ice every Wednesday, offering a perfect midweek escape into the weird and wonderful foundations of human imagination. It’s the kind of show where you might learn about a Filipino vampire one week and a Scottish selkie the next, all while getting a great drink recommendation. The result is a uniquely engaging mix of comedy, history, and culture that demystifies mythology without ever losing its sense of awe.
Episodes
Riddling Spirits [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 46:43
Riddles have captivated fiction and mythology alike for thousands of years! From sphinxes and gods to kings and princesses, we’ve been posing riddles to each other for longer than we can remember. But why? That’s the rea…
Oops! All Haunted Schools! | Your Urban Legends 106 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 50:12
Ooops! That’s a lot of haunted schools! Haunted school trips, haunted school theatres, haunted turrets that no child should be crawling up into! Be unruly, be ungovernable, give children nightmares! Content Warning: This…
Feed Drop: Queens Podcast - Amina of Zaria [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 45:08
This week, we give you an episode from our friends at Queens Podcast about the life of Amina of Zaria, a legendary figure in African history. Enjoy this episode capturing the incredible story of a woman who defied the no…
Women of a Certain Age w/ Deanna Raybourn [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 55:12
Women of a certain age can do anything - whether it’s being assassins, spinning the threads of fate, or doing witchy things in the woods! From the Fates of Greek mythology to Victorian scientists like Margaret Fountaine,…
Once Upon A Time… [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 51:13
Every story has to start somewhere. Whether it’s with “once upon a time” or “when tigers used to smoke tobacco”, storytellers have been setting the scene for their audiences in beautiful and interesting ways. Join us as…
Gods of the Nile | Denial Isn’t Just a River [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 46:18
We’ve reached the end of the river. What an amazing journey. We discuss our final 3 gods of the Nile River: Khnum, Hapy, and Sobek. Fish? They’re agents of chaos. Content Warning: This episode contains conversations abou…
It’s Giving Hat Man | Your Urban Legends 105 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 53:24
What if you got to dream of an urban legends episode that never actually existed? Well, it happened! Also featuring several food superstition follow-ups, two grannies blessing marriages, and an off-the-grid ghost! Conten…
The Char Man of Ojai w/ Jess from WTF Is That Podcast [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 47:01
What happens when the very real fear of wildfires meet folklore and urban legends? You get something like The Char Man of Ojai. We’re joined by Jess from WTF Is That Podcast to talk about this prescient urban legend, why…
Anubis | Denial Isn’t Just a River [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 57:41
Perky little ears and a terrifying visage, we’re talking this week about the god of mummification, Anubis! Featuring a zoology corner where we learn about jackals that aren’t actually jackals, watch a guy REALLY go throu…
Valentine's Day [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 58:38
Valentine’s Day has changed over the past millennia or so. From a martyred saint, to a feast day, to courtly love and gifting roses and chocolates, where did our current Valentine’s Day traditions come from? Hint: Britis…