Mythology & Fiction Explained

Episode 63 : Frankenstein: by Mary Shelley the Origin of Gothic Horror

Today we take a look at Mary Shelley's Frankenstein, a true gothic horror classic. A young scientist discovers the secret to creating life and attempts to do what so many before him failed to do. When his experiment fails, he bestows life upon what he can only describe as a monster. A monster who seeks revenge for the cruel life he had been thrust into, but who will prevail in this battle of creator vs creation? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 62 : Sun Wukong - A Detailed Summary of Journey to the West

Today we take a look at Journey to the West a true classic of Chinese literature. An epic pilgrimage that features everyone's favorite shapeshifting trickster Sun Wukong the Monkey King.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 61: The Forgotten Creatures of the Arctic: Inuit Mythology

Today we explore the secrets of the Arctic, its forgotten and obscure creatures found in Inuit folklore and mythology.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 60 : Dracula by Bram Stoker - Fiction's Most Infamous Vampire

Today we take a look at a true horror classic in Bram Stoker's Dracula. Hopefully you enjoy this abridged version narrated by Mythology & Fiction explained.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 59: The Forgotten Book of 16th-century Apocalyptic Visions

In today's episode we take a look at the Augsburg book of miracles, a manuscript from an unknown author containing miraculous signs through out the ages, a collection of renaissance art and religious stories that many thought would predict future events. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices