We take a step into Greek mythology with the Escapologist as she recounts the tale of Phaethon, son of Helios. An immature boy the young Phaethon gets himself into a wager that he cannot back out of which in turn puts the very existence of the earth and Olympus at peril.
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NEW EPISODE! Myths, Legends and Monsters – Changelings Get ready for the chill of winter as The Escapologist discusses Changelings, their origins in culture and their use as a scapegoat to deal with malformed or disabled children. She also reads the Brothers Grimm tale on the subject and Pickman’s Model by H.P. Lovecraft.
Sit down again with the Escapologist as she discusses the origins of the werewolf myth—how it differs from Lycanthropy and its links to the witch trials. She tells the tale of Peter Stumpp and of Rougarou in Cajun folklore. Myths, Legends and Monsters – The Big Bad Wolf
Join the Escapologist as she takes you on a journey through European folklore. She discusses the origins, attitudes at the time and impact on modern society. In this episode she discusses Baba Yaga and reads a short story written by Katherine Pyle.