Explore every episode of the podcast Myths (& Folktales & Fairy tales) with A. P. Mobley
| Title | Pub. Date | Duration | |
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| Irish mythology: leprechaun origins | 02 Mar 2025 | 00:11:59 | |
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/ Pre-order The Bone Faerie: https://books2read.com/u/mvV8Jz Receive a free book & never miss an update by joining my newsletter: subscribepage.io/aTKktx Want my free book "Wrath of Persephone"? Get it here: https://storyoriginapp.com/giveaways/1e338724-8558-11ec-96e9-4b8ba9003298 Want more myths, folktales, & fairy tales? Check out my blog: https://www.apmobley.com/blog (Cover art by the incredible Gabrielle Ragusi) | |||
| Greek mythology: creation & underworld myths | 28 Jan 2025 | 00:27:05 | |
In this episode, I talk about three myths from ancient Greece: Hesiod's account of the creation story, Hades & Persephone, & Orpheus & Eurydice. Receive a free book & never miss an update by signing up for my newsletter: https://subscribepage.io/aTKktx Want my free book "Wrath of Persephone"? Get it here: https://storyoriginapp.com/giveaways/1e338724-8558-11ec-96e9-4b8ba9003298 Want more myths, folktales, & fairy tales? Check out my blog: https://www.apmobley.com/blog (Cover art by the incredible Gabrielle Ragusi) | |||
| Aladdin & the Wonderful Lamp | 02 Aug 2024 | 00:23:36 | |
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 Want my free novella "Wrath of Persephone"? Get it here: https://storyoriginapp.com/giveaways/1e338724-8558-11ec-96e9-4b8ba9003298 Want more myths, folktales, and fairy tales? Check out my blog: https://www.apmobley.com/blog (Cover art by the incredible Gabrielle Ragusi) | |||
| Greek mythology: Heracles | 23 Jul 2024 | 00:30:00 | |
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. Want my free novella "Wrath of Persephone"? Get it here: https://storyoriginapp.com/giveaways/1e338724-8558-11ec-96e9-4b8ba9003298 Want more myths, folktales, and fairy tales? Check out my blog: https://www.apmobley.com/blog (Cover art by the incredible Gabrielle Ragusi) | |||
| Introducing myself & what the podcast is about | 18 Jul 2024 | 00:05:04 | |
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. Want my free novella "Wrath of Persephone"? Get it here: https://storyoriginapp.com/giveaways/1e338724-8558-11ec-96e9-4b8ba9003298 Want more myths, folktales, and fairy tales? Check out my blog: https://www.apmobley.com/blog (Cover art by the incredible Gabrielle Ragusi) | |||
| Egyptian mythology: creation & underworld myths | 29 Dec 2024 | 00:13:48 | |
In this episode, I talk about the Heliopolitan creation myth & a soul's journey through the underworld in Egyptian mythology. Never miss an update by joining my newsletter (it's completely free): subscribepage.io/aTKktx Want my free book "Wrath of Persephone"? Get it here: https://storyoriginapp.com/giveaways/1e338724-8558-11ec-96e9-4b8ba9003298 Want more myths, folktales, & fairy tales? Check out my blog: https://www.apmobley.com/blog (Cover art by the incredible Gabrielle Ragusi) | |||
| Mesopotamian mythology: creation & underworld myths | 12 Nov 2024 | 00:16:52 | |
In this episode, I talk about three myths from ancient Mesopotamia: the Sumerian flood story, Inanna's descent, & the marriage of Ereshkigal & Nergal. Receive a free book & never miss an update by signing up for my newsletter: subscribepage.io/aTKktx Plagued (MONSTERS prequel): 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/ Want my free book "Wrath of Persephone"? Get it here: https://storyoriginapp.com/giveaways/1e338724-8558-11ec-96e9-4b8ba9003298 Want more myths, folktales, & fairy tales? Check out my blog: https://www.apmobley.com/blog Sumerian flood story translation referenced: https://etcsl.orinst.ox.ac.uk/section1/tr174.htm Inanna's descent translation referenced: https://etcsl.orinst.ox.ac.uk/section1/tr141.htm (Cover art by the incredible Gabrielle Ragusi) | |||
| Welsh mythology: the Cauldron of Rebirth | 01 Oct 2024 | 00:18:53 | |
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. Receive a free book & never miss an update by signing up for my newsletter: https://subscribepage.io/aTKktx Check out the Chronicles of Prydain series by Lloyd Alexander: 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/ Want my free book "Wrath of Persephone"? Get it here: https://storyoriginapp.com/giveaways/1e338724-8558-11ec-96e9-4b8ba9003298 Want more myths, folktales, and fairy tales? Check out my blog: https://www.apmobley.com/blog (Cover art by the incredible Gabrielle Ragusi) | |||
| Fairy folklore: the basics & Tam Lin | 21 Sep 2024 | 00:19:37 | |
In this episode, I talk about the basics of fairy folklore and the Scottish folktale of Tam Lin. Receive a free book & never miss an update by signing up for my newsletter: https://subscribepage.io/aTKktx 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/ Check out The Mammoth Book of Celtic Myths & Legends: https://www.amazon.com/Mammoth-Book-Celtic-Myths-Legends/dp/1841192481/ Want my free novella "Wrath of Persephone"? Get it here: https://storyoriginapp.com/giveaways/1e338724-8558-11ec-96e9-4b8ba9003298 Want more myths, folktales, and fairy tales? Check out my blog: https://www.apmobley.com/blog (Cover art by the incredible Gabrielle Ragusi) | |||
| Greek mythology: Perseus & Andromeda | 13 Sep 2024 | 00:15:24 | |
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. Want my free novella "Wrath of Persephone"? Get it here: https://storyoriginapp.com/giveaways/1e338724-8558-11ec-96e9-4b8ba9003298 Want more myths, folktales, and fairy tales? Check out my blog: https://www.apmobley.com/blog (Cover art by the incredible Gabrielle Ragusi) | |||
| Jewish folktales: The Finger | 23 Aug 2024 | 00:07:20 | |
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/ Want my free book "Wrath of Persephone"? Get it here: https://storyoriginapp.com/giveaways/1e338724-8558-11ec-96e9-4b8ba9003298 Want more myths, folktales, and fairy tales? Check out my blog: https://www.apmobley.com/blog (Cover art by the incredible Gabrielle Ragusi) | |||
| The Little Mermaid by Hans Christian Andersen | 17 Aug 2024 | 00:56:14 | |
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 Want my free novella "Wrath of Persephone"? Get it here: https://storyoriginapp.com/giveaways/1e338724-8558-11ec-96e9-4b8ba9003298 Want more myths, folktales, and fairy tales? Check out my blog: https://www.apmobley.com/blog (Cover art by the incredible Gabrielle Ragusi) | |||
| Egyptian mythology: the first mummy | 09 Aug 2024 | 00:08:29 | |
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! Want my free novella "Wrath of Persephone"? Get it here: https://storyoriginapp.com/giveaways/1e338724-8558-11ec-96e9-4b8ba9003298 Want more myths, folktales, and fairy tales? Check out my blog: https://www.apmobley.com/blog (Cover art by the incredible Gabrielle Ragusi) | |||