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Myths and Everything

Myths and Everything

Ellis 2 Episodes Aug 10, 2026

Myths and Everything is a podcast for mythology enthusiasts and newcomers alike. Each season focuses on a different mythology, with episodes dedicated to individual myths. The show tells the stories, compares different versions, explores their meanings and themes, and links them to similar myths worldwide. It also examines how these ancient tales influence modern books, movies, TV shows, music, musicals, video games, and more. Whether you're a lifelong fan or just starting out, the podcast brings the world's greatest myths to life one story at a time.

Episodes

The Rise of Zeus part 1 The Titanomachy
The Rise of Zeus part 1 The Titanomachy Aug 10, 2026 1330 The Titans and the younger gods go to war!In Part 1 of The Rise of Zeus, Ellis tells the story of the Titanomachy, the ten-year war between Zeus, his allies, and the old generation of Titans. Follow Zeus as he gathers allies, descends into Tartarus, battles the monstrous Campe, and frees the Cyclopes and the Hundred-Handed Ones. With powerful new weapons and new allies at his side, Zeus finally le
Trailer
Trailer Aug 10, 2026 42 Myths, and Everything is a podcast for anyone who loves mythology or wants to discover it for the first time.Each season explores a different mythology, with every episode focusing on a single myth. We tell the story, compare different versions, explore its meaning and themes, and connect it to similar myths from around the world. Along the way, we'll also discover how these ancient tales con
The Beginning Part 3 – The Invention of Cannibalism
The Beginning Part 3 – The Invention of Cannibalism Aug 7, 2026 1008 Kronos has become king of the universe, but a terrifying prophecy threatens everything he's built.In Part 3 of the Greek creation story, Ellis tells the tale of how Kronos' fear of being overthrown leads him to swallow each of his children, setting the stage for one of Greek mythology's greatest conflicts. Follow Rhea's desperate plan to save her youngest son, Zeus, and discove
The Beginning Part 2 – The Beings Get Busy
The Beginning Part 2 – The Beings Get Busy Aug 5, 2026 1199 The universe is growing, and so is its family tree.In Part 2 of the Greek creation story, Ellis explores what happened while Kronos was rising to power. Meet the primordial beings, Titans, sea gods, monsters, personifications, and countless other figures who shaped the ancient Greek universe. Along the way, discover how the Greeks used divine family trees to explain everything from sleep and dream
The Beginning Part 1 – The Creation and the First Overthrowing
The Beginning Part 1 – The Creation and the First Overthrowing Aug 3, 2026 1336 Chaos. Gaia. Tartarus. Eros. Where did the Greek gods come from, and how did the first ruler of the universe lose his throne?In the first episode of Myths and Everything, Ellis explores the beginning of Greek mythology through Hesiod's Theogony. Follow the creation of the cosmos, the birth of the primordial beings and the Titans, and the dramatic overthrow of Ouranos by his son Kronos. After
Disclaimer
Disclaimer Aug 2, 2026 225 Before diving into mythology, Ellis introduces Myths and Everything and explains how the podcast works. This episode covers the show's approach to researching and telling myths, includes important content warnings about the mature themes found in many ancient stories, explains why the podcast is intended for older audiences, and outlines what listeners can expect in future episodes. Whether y

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