Mythology Explained
On Mythology Explained we will be diving deep in to all kinds of Mythology: Greek, Roman, Norse, Chinese, Egyptian - you name it. If you've always been curious about the beginnings of Hercules or how Zeus came to be- then this is the podcast for you.
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Can God Be Proven? The 5 Main Arguments Explained
For as long as we’ve walked the earth, humans have looked up at the night sky and wondered:
Where did all this come from?
The stars, the earth, the strange spark of life — and our own ability to even ask the question.
Some say it’s all coincidence.
That the universe emerged by chance — no plan, no purpose.
Others argue that such order, beauty, and consciousness can’t possibly be accidental — t
The Truth About Zeus’ Power (And Why It’s Overrated)
Today, we’re talking about Zeus — the thunder-wielding ruler of Olympus and so-called king of the gods.
To most, he’s the ultimate symbol of divine power.
But the truth is, his reign was built on borrowed fire.
And I think that without it, the so-called king of the gods might’ve been nothing more than another name lost to myth.
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The God Too ‘Gifted’ for Olympus – Greek Mythology Explained
Welcome to Mythology Explained. Today, we’re going to be discussing the Greek God Priapus. Before we dive into this I feel as though the elephant in the room needs to be addressed - or rather the anaconda in the room. Yes, that second one seems most appropriate. You would think that, applying your contemporary prism to the issue, that Priapus, being the well-endowed god that he was, probably did p
5 Monsters That Made Greek Gods & Titans Tremble
Hey everyone, welcome back to Mythology Explained. In the last video of this style, we explored some absolute titans of terror in Greek myth: Typhon, the hundred-handed Hecatoncheires, the war-born Giants, the petrifying Medusa, and the mighty Cyclopes whose craftsmanship armed the gods themselves. Those creatures shaped the very balance of power between gods and Titans, between order and the prim
The Mother ALL Gods Feared
Out of the void came the first truly tangible being: Gaia- the Earth itself, alive and fertile, the ground beneath every myth. To the ancient Greeks, Gaia was not merely soil and stone; she was the very foundation of reality, the ever-enduring mother of gods and monsters alike. She nourished, protected, and gave life — but she also schemed, rebelled, and unleashed creatures that nearly ended Olymp
Chaos: The First Force of Creation MORE POWERFUL Than Zeus
Before there were gods, before there were Titans, before even the earth or sky — there was only silence. An endless, gaping expanse.
The Greeks called it Chaos: not disorder, but the raw void out of which reality itself would be born.
Chaos wasn’t a god in the way we imagine Zeus or Poseidon, but rather the very first principle of existence — the source from which everything else emerged: earth,
God VS Satan: Who Killed MORE People in the Bible?
When it comes to the Bible, the roles of its central figures seem obvious. God is the creator, the sustainer, the giver of life, and Satan… He’s the deceiver, the destroyer, & the murderer of mankind.
Given that Satan is called a ‘murderer from the beginning’ in John 8:44, you’d probably assume that he’s the one responsible for claiming more lives.
But what if I told you that the text itself pain
What Happens When Man Tries to Become God?
For millennia, mankind has worshipped gods — beings of power, wisdom, and immortality. We’ve prayed to them, feared them, and shaped our civilizations around their stories.
But in every culture, there comes a moment when man looks up at the heavens and dares to ask: Why not me?
So today, we’re diving into the myths and legends of different religions and cultures to confront one of humanity’s olde
Lucifer Is NOT Satan: Stop Confusing Them
Most people today believe that ‘Lucifer’ and ‘Satan’ are one and the same- with both names representing the complete and total archetype of evil. In fact, this misconception runs so deep that the names are regularly used interchangeably in books, movies, and even sermons. But what if I told you that this is actually…Wrong information? Because in truth, the Bible itself never explicitly identifies
What Heaven REALLY Looks Like in Every Religion (NOT What You Think)
Where do we go when we die?
It’s one of humanity’s oldest questions.
Across nearly every culture, every religion, and every age of human history, people have looked to the sky and wondered: What lies beyond this life? And almost universally, civilizations have imagined an idyllic realm of peace and perfection—an eternal paradise. This vision echoes through many of the world’s predominant religions
How Did the Ancient Greeks Believe Humanity Began?
Hey everyone, welcome to Mythology Explained. Today’s video is the start of a new series where I’ll be reading classic retellings of Greek myths by respected authors from over a century ago. These stories come straight from the public domain, and the goal here is to give you something you can listen to while winding down, studying, or just getting lost in the world of ancient Greece.
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The DARK GODDESS Even Zeus FEARED — Mother of Death, Misery, and Fate
Long before the Olympians ruled from their thrones on Mount Olympus, the cosmos was shaped by older forces — vast, silent, and unknowable.
These were the Primordial Deities or Protogenoi: the first powers of existence, embodying fundamental aspects of reality itself.
And out of the first void came something deeper than shadow. A presence, not just of absence, but of power. She wasn’t the goddess o
Why Were Ancient Greek Statues So MUSCULAR?
We’ve all seen them. Greek Statues.
Huge slabs of muscle, perfect proportions, nearly 0 bodyfat to speak of, and a casual reminder that we’re not QUITE in the shape that we thought we were. An idealistic version of the human form — chiseled from marble, frozen in time, that still somehow judges us centuries later.
In modern bodybuilding, the physiques seen in Greek statues are often the end goa
The FORGOTTEN Ruler of the Underworld (BEFORE Hades)
When people think of the Underworld, they think of Hades — the god draped in shadow, brother to Zeus and ruler of the dead, his realm carved from silence and sealed away from Olympus.
But the truth is… he wasn’t the first.
Because long before Olympus rose… before the Titans fell… before even light existed… there was something else.
A presence.
A force.
A god.
But this ‘being’ didn’t rule with a sc
The Greek King Who COOKED His Son & Fed Him to ZEUS
There are many punishments in Greek mythology…But few are as chilling — or as deserved — as the one from this particular myth.
In this tale - A king, beloved by the gods, was granted a seat at their table.
He had their trust. Their favor. Their ear.
But then… he did the unthinkable: he betrayed them.
In this story, the actions of this man were so twisted, so vile, that even the Olympians were hor
The Forgotten Goddess MORE POWERFUL Than Every God & Titan
When most people think of powerful Greek gods, one name tends to rise above the rest: Zeus. King of Olympus. Wielder of lightning. Slayer of Titans. The ultimate divine authority.
Or… so we’re told.
But the truth is — Zeus isn’t all that he was chalked up to be. Sure, he was powerful. Charismatic. But the most powerful god in Greek mythology?
Not even close.
He could be outwitted. He could be r
The Only Beings ALL Gods FEARED
In myth and legend, there exist forces even gods must answer to. Time. Destiny.
But above all…Fate.
A force so powerful that even God and Satan had to answer to it.
But what if I told you that it was three beings who were responsible for fate itself?
Not gods of thunder or war. Not angels or demons.
But something else...
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The DARK Angels Who Defied Heaven and Corrupted Mankind
“Before the Great Flood… before the Ten Commandments… a different kind of rebellion took place. One that started not on Earth—but in the heavens.”
Long before the floodwaters rose… before Moses parted the sea… before even Abraham’s covenant with God—there was a story. A story of 200 divine beings who descended to Earth on Mount Hermon.
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Why Bible Accurate DEMONS Look NOTHING Like You Think
In the last video, we discussed biblically accurate angels — and it was there that we unearthed a shocking truth: they’re not winged babies or glowing men in robes… But in fact, terrifying, often-alien looking beings that radiate divine power.
And today, we’ll be taking a look at the other side of the coin..
Because if THOSE things were the messengers of divine order…
Then what could the opposite
What Angels REALLY Look Like (According to the Bible)
What if I told you that the angels you see in paintings, Christmas cards, and stained-glass windows... Have nothing to do with how angels are actually described in the Bible?
They aren’t cute little babies with wings or gentle, glowing humans in white robes strumming harps.
In fact, that’s not even close.
Because in reality, biblical angels are terrifying.
They often appeared with multiple se
The 7 Princes of Hell: The Demons Behind the Deadly Sins
Today we’re going to be diving DEEP down the rabbit hole- all the way to the depths of hell- and discussing the seven MAIN princes that reside there. The concept of hell exists across nearly all mythologies- a place where the deceased go after a life of sin- a place where you are subjected to eternal suffering in order to PAY for your wrongdoings. In Greek Myth we see hell go by another name- Tart
Khepri: The Egyptian God of the Rising Sun
Hey everyone, welcome to Mythology Explained. The topic of this video is Khepri, the god of the rising sun in Egyptian mythology, which, in certain traditions, connected him to the very first sunrise in the primordial past, the infant sun rising from the waters of Nun or from the primordial lotus.
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Geras: The Greek God of Old Age
Hey everyone, welcome to Mythology Explained. The topic of this video is Geras, the Greek god of old age, especially the frailty and feebleness of old age. He was depicted as a bent and brittle man, kept upright only by the grace of his staff, vigour and vitality sapped.
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Helios: The Sun Titan
Hey everyone, welcome to Mythology Explained. The topic of this video is Helios. He was the Titan-god of the sun in Greek mythology, also associated with sight and oaths. He lived in a golden palace at the edge of the world, emerging each morning to drive his chariot across the sky, bathing the earth in life-giving light.
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The 9th Circle of Hell: The Final Torment
Hey everyone, welcome to Mythology Explained. In today’s video, we’re going to dive into the Divine Comedy and discuss the 9th circle of hell: the circle reserved for traitors, the frozen heart of hell where Satan is torturously trapped, and the place in all of creation most sundered from the light and love and God. Here, we’ll see Satan depicted in superlative fashion, virtually as massive, monst
Zeus Ammon: The King of the Greek Gods & the Egyptian Gods
Hey everyone, welcome to Mythology Explained. The Topic of this video is Zeus Ammon, a god coalesced from Greek and Egyptian counterparts. More broadly, we’ll explore the intermingling of Greek and Egyptian mythology in general, which yielded a multitude of other gods and mutually influenced rituals, another notable example being Hermanubis, a deity that combined the Greek god Hermes with the Egyp
Mammon: The Demon Prince Who Enslaved Humanity
Hey everyone, welcome to Mythology Explained. In today’s video, we’re going to discuss Mammon, a demon Lord and the demon who rules over the deadly sin of greed.
We'll start with his portrayal in John Milton's epic poem, 'Paradise Lost', before transitioning into an exploration of the historical and linguistic origins of the term 'Mammon' in the Biblical canon. We'll investigate how this term evol
6 Times the Greek Gods Nearly Wiped Out Humanity
Hey everyone, welcome to Mythology Explained. In todays’ video, we’re going to discuss six times the Greek gods nearly exterminated humanity.
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Secrets of Iron: The Man in the Iron Mask
The year is 1703. The Day is the 19th of November. In France, a prisoner just died after 34 years behind bars. The death was kept quiet. The burial was rushed. And things continued as if nothing had happened. Usually, such an occurrence was of little consequence. After all, prisoners died all the time. One dying was about as noteworthy as losing a horse to lameness, or to birth complications that
Nemesis: Goddess of Retribution, Greek Mythology's Avenging Angel
Nemesis was the goddess of retribution. She personified the power that visited punishment on those guilty of wrongdoing. Some myths feature her as human-like, but often she was conceptualized as an omnipresent force rather than a physical entity. Her power functioned something like moral gravity, only punishing instead of pulling. When a person jumps, gravity pulls them back down to earth, and sim
Leviathan: One of the 7 Deadly Demons & the Terror of the Deep
Hey everyone, welcome to Mythology Explained. The topic of this video is Leviathan, the biblical sea monster, a monster so infamous that his very name has become a byword for all giant creatures and mythical terrors who lurk in the dark depths beneath the waves. Depending on the source, it is either a large sea animal, a sea monster, an archdemon, another name for Satan, or a wellspring of power t
Asclepius: The Mortal Man so Powerful Zeus Killed Him out of Fear
Hey everyone, welcome to Mythology Explained. The topic of this video is Asclepius, the greatest healer in all of Greek mythology. He became so adept at healing that his powers became transcendent: able to bring the dead back to life, restoring soul to inanimate body, no longer limited by the fragility and perishability of flesh.
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Typhon: He Broke Zeus & Banished the Gods from Olympus
First, we’re going to look at what’s said in ‘The Library of Greek Mythology’, a concise yet comprehensive compendium attributed to Apollodorus. It describes a version of Typhon’s battle with Zeus in which Typhon chases the gods out of Olympus, cuts the sinews from Zeus’ hands and feet, and imprisons Zeus in a cave. Following that, we’re going to quickly look at another version of this battle, the
Ares: The Blood-Drunk God Hated by Zeus
Hey everyone, welcome to Mythology Explained. Today, we’re going to discuss Ares, the Greek god of War, known as Mars to the Romans.
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Osiris: The Murdered God Who Became Master of the Underworld
Hey everyone, welcome to Mythology Explained. In today’s video, we’ll be discussing Osiris, the lord of the underworld in Egyptian Mythology.
Alright, let’s get into it.
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The 3 Sons of Zeus so Powerful Reality Itself Wouldn't Let Them Live
Hey everyone, welcome to Mythology Explained. In today’s video, we’re going to discuss the three sons of Zeus who, had they reached adulthood and grown into the full potential of their power, would have become more powerful than their father, who would have succeeded Zeus, either claiming the crown by force or ascending to the throne with their father’s blessing. And interestingly, as we’ll explor
Why Satan's Death Would Destroy Heaven
Hey everyone, welcome to Mythology Explained. The topic of today’s video is the unlikely connection between Satan’s survival and the existence of Heaven.
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God's Destruction of Sodom & Gomorrah
Hey everyone, welcome to Mythology Explained. The topic of Today’s video is the wrath of God - specifically, the destruction of Sodom and Gomorrah. Both cities were burned clean from creation by a storm of fire and brimstone that erupted from heaven, a veritable conflagration of condemnation. Only a righteous few, given forewarning by the divine, managed to escape.
Alright, let’s get into it.
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The Furies: the Daimons Who Punished the Enemies of Olympus
Hey everyone, welcome to Mythology Explained. The topic of Today's video is the Erinyes, known as the furies to the Romans - a terrible triumvirate of vengeful spirits who punish transgressors. More than anyone, they unleashed their wrath on those who perpetrated blood crimes against their own family members.
Alright, let’s get into it.
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Belphegor: the Demon God of Gluttony
Hey everyone, welcome to Mythology Explained. In today’s video we’re going to discuss Belphegor, a demonic diplomat, one source presenting him as the ambassador to France; a demon to whom disciples paid homage to with their excrement; a demon dispatched to Italy, there marrying a woman to discover why marriage ruined the hearts of men; a demon called the god of gluttons, this an epithet that harke
Atlas: the Cursed Titan, the Titan too Powerful for Tartarus
Succubi: Female Demons Who Seduce Men to Create Witches
Hey everyone, welcome to Mythology Explained. In today’s video, we’re going to discuss Succubi, demons who appear desirably, usually as beautiful women, and prey on men in the night.
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Cronus: How the King of the Titans Escaped from Tartarus
Hey everyone, welcome to Mythology Explained. In today’s video, we’re going to discuss Cronus’s escape from Tartarus, this followed by him becoming the king of the Isles of the Blessed, Greek Mythology’s version of heaven.
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Astaroth: The Tortured Demon Who Still Thinks He's an Angel
Hey everyone, welcome to Mythology Explained. In today's video, we're going to discuss Astaroth, variously described as a duke, lord, and prince of hell. He purports to have played no part in the fall of the angels and to have been unjustly condemned. He appears as an angel, but even in endeavoring to appear as such, his fiendish nature can't be completely concealed. The angelic appearance he main
The 3 Judges of the Underworld in Greek Mythology
Hey everyone, welcome to Mythology Explained. In today's video, we're going to discuss the three judges of the underworld in Greek mythology: Minos, Rhadamanthys, and Aeacus. These three judges, all of them sons of Zeus, were the arbiters of the afterlife, giving verdicts to the villainous and virtuous alike. The souls of the wicked were sent to Tartarus, and the souls of the righteous were sent t
Enyo: The Greek Goddess of Slaughter & Bloodshed
Hey everyone, welcome to Mythology Explained. In today's video, we're going to discuss Enyo, the Greek goddess of slaughter and bloodshed. She, along with better known gods like Ares and Athena, was a war deity, one said to revel in the destruction of armies and the devastation of cities. Because of her perverse proclivities and morbid M.O., she was much more in line with Ares than Athena: Ares wa
Sisyphus - Master of Death: He Betrayed Zeus, Chained Death Itself & Escaped the Underworld
Hey everyone, welcome to Mythology Explained. In today's video, we're going to discuss Sisyphus, a man whose story embodies the adage 'too clever for his own good', a man synonymous with the consequences of inciting the wrath of the gods, and a man whose fate has become an enduring symbol of futility, eternal struggle, and meaningless tasks.
Alright, let's get into it.
In Greek mythology, leavi
Salmoneus: The Man Killed & Sent to Tartarus for Trying to Become Zeus
Hey everyone, welcome to Mythology Explained. In today's video, we're going to discuss Salmoneus, a man cursed and condemned by the gods and a man of impressive lineage.
His sin was hubris and his crime was scorning the gods. He honored himself in their stead and tried to deify himself by impersonating Zeus, going so far as to toss torches and drag around pots to simulate lightning and thunder.
Ragnarok: The Death of the Gods & The Destruction of the World
Norse mythology can be broken down into three parts: the mythic past, mythic present, and mythic future. In the past are events like the beginning of the universe and the advent of the first gods and giants; the present is the time in which Ragnarok, the cataclysmic clash that ends the current age of the world, looms near, the world on the precipice and about to plunge into the maw of death and de
Atum-Ra: Possibly the Most Powerful God in All of Mythology
In mythology, creating the world, ruling the world, and destroying the world are almost always attributed to different gods, monsters, or phenomena. Using Norse mythology as the point of comparison, the quickening of the first life comes from the intermingling of fire and frost in the void - fire coming from Muspelheim, a realm of fire, and frost coming from Niflheim, a realm of ice. The world is
Vidar: the Norse God of Vengeance
Sometimes called the "Silent God," Vidar was the Norse god of vengeance and the second strongest god in all of Norse mythology, second only to Thor, as is stated in his entry in the Prose Edda: "One is called Vidar; he is the silent god. He has a thick shoe and is nearly as strong as Thor. The gods rely on him in all difficulties." To be clear, strength here is only physical strength, strength not
Chaos: The Great Void, Father of the Gods & Very First God to Exist
In this video we're going to discuss Chaos, who usually features in Greek mythology as the great void, the first entity to exist, but as we'll see, there were other versions, too, including: being the offspring of Chronos (Chronos the primordial personification of time, not Cronus the Titan king), being the undifferentiated agglomeration of matter and energy that was harnessed to shape the univers
The First God & the Primordial Father of the Gods - Norse Mythology
To tell the story of Buri is to tell of how the universe came to be in Norse mythology. In this, he plays but a small part, though one of paramount importance, to be sure. He was the first god to draw breath in all of Norse mythology, grand-father to Odin, who it was that created the world. In the beginning there was only Ginnungagap, the great void, something similar to the Waters of Nun in Egyp
God's True Form & the Ultimate Heaven Beyond the Universe.
Hey everyone, welcome to Mythology Explained. In today's video, we're going to dive into the Divine Comedy, focusing on the Empyrean, the place of pure light, love, and energy where God, angels, and the souls of the saved reside. Unlike the nine circles of Hell, the nine levels of Purgatory, and the nine spheres of Heaven, the empyrean exists outside the confines of the universe, transcending spac
10 Gods so Powerful the Other Egyptian Gods Bowed Before Them
Hey everyone, welcome to Mythology Explained. In today's video, we're going to dive into Egyptian Mythology, going over its 10 most powerful gods. I'll make another video for the goddesses later on. The order in which the gods are discussed in this video isn't based on power but on precedent, beginning with the creators.Alright, let's get into it.Starting us off is Ptah.One of ancient Egypt's many
The Deepest & Darkest Hell: Satan Forever Frozen in Icy Torment.
Hey everyone, welcome to Mythology Explained. In today's video, we're going to dive into the Divine Comedy and discuss the 9th circle of hell: the circle reserved for traitors, the frozen heart of hell where Satan is torturously trapped, and the place in all of creation most sundered from the light and love and God. Here, we'll see Satan depicted in superlative fashion, virtually as massive, monst
Is Satan Trapped in Hell or Does He Walk the Earth?
Hey everyone, welcome to Mythology Explained. In today's video, we're going to discuss Satan, whether or not he's trapped in hell. First, we're going to see how Satan, where he currently resides, is portrayed in fiction, looking at Dante's Inferno and then at Paradise Lost. Second, we're going to see what scripture has to say about where Satan is. And third, we're going to delve into various inter
The Solar Titan: The Primordial Power That Moved the Heavens
Hey everyone, welcome to Mythology Explained. Today, we're going to dive into Greek mythology, focusing on Hyperion, a primeval solar deity. He was the father of the sun, of the moon, and of the dawn, of the 12 first-generation Titans, one of the Titans who helped castrate Uranus, and one of the Titans cast down into the depths of Tartarus, battered and banished, following the victory of Zeus and
Moros: The Greek God of Doom
Hey everyone, welcome to Mythology Explained. In today's video, we're going to discuss Moros, the Greek god of Doom, which is to say the inevitability of death. He is the divine personage who personifies adages like, "you can't cheat death" and "you can't escape your destiny." In the context of Greek mythology, everyone is doomed, meaning doomed to die. Just as every person is born, so too must ev
Can Demons Become Angels Again & Rejoin God in Heaven?
Hey everyone, welcome to Mythology Explained. In today's video, we're going to discuss whether Demons can renounce their wicked ways, reform themselves, and return to God, becoming angels again and reentering the blessed and beatific realm of Heaven.At the core of Christianity is the salvation of the human soul. A person who strays from the righteous path and succumbs to sin can, through the grace
The Primordial God of Darkness
Hey everyone, welcome to Mythology Explained. In today's video, we're going to discuss Erebus, one of the primordial deities and the personification of darkness in Greek Mythology.
Alright, let's get into it.
As the personification of darkness, it isn't surprising that Erebus became synonymous with the underworld, even becoming a byword for it, as can be seen in Hesiod's Theogony ("Zeus struck
The Goddess Who Stole the Sun God's Power & Greatest Weapon
Hey everyone, welcome to Mythology Explained. In today's video, we're going to discuss Isis, the mistress of magic, the might of her magical mastery making her one of the most powerful gods in all of Egyptian mythology. As Weret-Hekau (meaning 'the Great of Magic'), she was sometimes depicted as a cobra who suckled and safeguarded the pharaoh, and with respect to defending Egypt's borders, she was
The Primordial Titan: The First God & Creator of the Universe
Hey everyone, welcome to Mythology Explained. In today's video, we're going to discuss Oceanus, the very first Titan and, if allusion and shallow references are anything to go off of, perhaps, generally speaking, the very first god - including Primordials, Titans, and Olympians - in all of Greek mythology. This, in a broader sense, is indicative how complex Greek mythology was, there having been,
When Satan Tried to Enslave Jesus & Turn God Evil
Hey everyone, welcome to Mythology Explained. In today's video, we're going to discuss one of the most intriguing events from the life of Jesus Christ -- His temptation in the desert. We'll begin by unpacking the gospel accounts, illuminating the dramatic encounter between Jesus and Satan in the wilderness. From there, we'll venture into more contentious territory beyond the cartography of consens
The Dark Deity Who Killed Gods & Destroyed Chaos
Hey everyone, welcome to Mythology Explained. In today's video, we're going to discuss Set, the Egyptian god of foreign lands, the desert, disasters, strength, storms, protective power, cunning, violence, war, confusion, and chaos, chaos being something he both embodied and combated. He was invoked by pharaohs and warriors so as to emulate him in battle and channel his strength; he murdered Osiris
The Archangel God Sent to Destroy Satan & the Fallen Angels
Hey everyone, welcome to Mythology Explained. In today's video, we're going to discuss Michael, unequivocally the most famous angel and widely regarded as the most powerful angel in Christianity, one of the few angels actually named in the bible and one of the only angels who features on every archangel list, of which there are many. Most notable are his martial triumphs, personally duelling the
How Zeus Destroyed the Titans & Became the King of the Gods
Hey everyone, welcome to Mythology Explained. In today's video, we're going to discuss the eradicating exploits of Zeus, perhaps the greatest monster slayer in all of mythology. We're going to begin with the Cosmology, delving into how the Greeks conceptualized the creation of the world and the emergence of the gods, and with that done, the fundamental framework of Greek mythology delineated to a
When Chaos Kills Every God in Egyptian Mythology
Hey everyone, welcome to Mythology Explained. In today's video, we're going to discuss Apophis, the chaos serpent, the baleful bane of life itself, the most powerful monster in all of Egyptian mythology. So great was his power that it took the combined strength of many gods to overcome him, and so great was the threat he posed that his victory would unleash absolute destruction, bringing about the
The 14 Presidents of Hell
Hey everyone, welcome to Mythology Explained. In today's video, we're going to discuss the 14 presidents of hell.Alright, let's get into it.The "Lesser Key of Solomon" is an anonymous grimoire on demonology. It was compiled in the mid-17th century, primarily from materials created and circulated in the two centuries preceding its publication. It is divided into five books, and by far the most pop
The Primordial Chaos Queen Who Terrorized the Gods
Hey everyone, welcome to Mythology Explained. In Today's video, we'll be discussing Tiamat, the primordial goddess of chaos who waged a war against the gods, a goddess so powerful that she brought an entire pantheon to its knees. Beyond her own incredible innate power, she fleshed out her forces by spawning a brood of terrible monsters, and she raised up a captain to lead her unholy host, taking h
The 4 Horsemen Sent by God to Destroy the World & Kill Humanity
Hey everyone, welcome to Mythology Explained. In today's video, we're going to discuss the Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse, the four of them sent forth by God to unleash conquest, war, famine, and death upon the world.Alright, let's get into it.The Four Horsemen make their appearance in the Book of Revelation, the final book of the New Testament, a book that gives an account of the cataclysmic eve
The Demon Lord Who Rules the Deadly Sin of Greed
Hey everyone, welcome to Mythology Explained. In today's video, we're going to discuss Mammon, a demon Lord and the demon who rules over the deadly sin of greed.We'll start with his portrayal in John Milton's epic poem, 'Paradise Lost', before transitioning into an exploration of the historical and linguistic origins of the term 'Mammon' in the Biblical canon. We'll investigate how this term evolv
The Powers: The Warrior Angels God Sends to Destroy Evil
Hey everyone, welcome to Mythology Explained. In today's video, we're going to discuss the Powers, God's warrior angels who work to maintain order in the universe and, when needed, who are sent forth as the tip of the spear to combat evil, defending God's flock and destroying demons. Alright, let's get into itPseudo-Dionysius the Areopagite is a pseudonymous author whose works had a profound infl
The Demon King Who Deceives and Defiles Humanity
Hey everyone, welcome to Mythology Explained. In today's video, we're going to discuss Belial, a demonic prince and one of the chief demons of Hell. Alright, let's get into it. Where the name Belial came from isn't known for certain, shrouded in ambiguity as it is, but a couple of possibilities do stand above the rest. One theory suggests that the term Belial is derived from the Hebrew words bel
The Dark and Ancient God of the Dead
Hey everyone, welcome to Mythology Explained. In today's video, we're going to discuss Anubis, the jackal-headed god, the chthonic patron of embalming and mummification, the shepherd of souls, the original god of the dead (before the cult of Osiris rose to prominence and displaced him from this role), and the fastidious tinkerer who ensured the scales of judgment accurately weighed the hearts of t
God's Dark Angel Who Imprisoned Satan for 1,000 Years
Hey everyone, welcome to Mythology Explained. In today's video, we're going to discuss Abaddon, the abyss of absolute destruction in the Old Testament and the angel of the bottomless pit in the New Testament..The term "Abaddon" originates from the Hebrew word "?????" (Avaddon), stemming from the root "???" (avad), which signifies "to be lost" or "to perish." Generally, "Abaddon" is understood as
The Final Battle Between God & Satan
Hey everyone, welcome to Mythology Explain. Today, we're going to dive into the final battle between God and Satan. This story comes to us in the Book of Revelation, the last book of the New Testament, and can be broken down into three stages, which are: (1) Satan and his fallen angels being cast out of heaven by Michael and the angels who remain loyal to God; (2) Satan and his wicked legions bein
The Crocodile God Who Terrorized the Nile
Hey everyone, welcome to Mythology Explained. In today's video, we're going to discuss Sobek, a god depicted as either a crocodile or as a man with the head of a crocodile. Infamously known for snatching women from their husbands whenever the mood struck him, he was the god of water, especially the waters of the Nile, of river banks and marshlands, the patron of fishermen, and depending on the ver
When Ancient Greece Destroyed Atlantis 12,000 Years Ago
Hey everyone, welcome to Mythology Explained. In today's video, we're going to dive into the story of the lost city of Atlantis. More than eleven thousand years ago the nations of the Mediterranean were attacked by a dominant naval power, hailing from outside the Pillars of Heracles. These invading Atlanteans sought to enslave all peoples within the pillars, only to be thwarted at the final hour b
The 9 Heavens & God's Realm of Pure Energy
Hey everyone, welcome to Mythology Explained. Today's video dives into the celestial spheres of Heaven as they are depicted in Dante Alighieri's Divine Comedy.Alright, let's get into it.The Divine Comedy is a monumental epic poem from the 14th century penned by Italian author Dante Alighieri. Comprising three components: Inferno, Purgatorio, and Paradiso, it charts an allegorical journey through t
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