The Legends of History: Recent Episodes
David Ramenah
The Legends of History is a weekly podcast (and Youtube Channel) which aims to bring you some of the strangest, darkest and weirdest legends and myths from all time.
Dinah may have been assaulted in the opening of this chapter of Genesis, but does she get the last laugh? After having been kidnapped by Shechem, it is her brothers Simeon and Levi who take matters into their own hands. But do they go to far?
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Angels have a reputation of being glorious and beautiful, but is that really the case? In today's episode, we'll be analysing several of the angels from the bible, biblical apocrypha and the classification of angels made popular by Christian mythos. When we look at the angels such as the Cherubim, Seraphim and the Ophanim, we start to realise how terrifying these creatures really are and how like us, many biblical characters also expressed the same wonder and concern. Where many angels do maintain the more humanoid appearance that we've come to expect, some of these angels look like they belong in a completely different mythology... or a horror movie.
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“Mother of the Sun, Theia of many names, for your sake men honor gold as more powerful than anything else; and through the value you bestow on them, o queen, ships contending on the sea and yoked teams of horses in swift-whirling contests become marvels.” - Pindar, Fifth Isthmian
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In the final section before Enoch's Parables, we take a look at the portals of heaven that Enoch sees and discuss what they might've been. In some ideas, where Enoch sees 'stars', it might be said that he was seeing 'angels' (stars being something of a metaphor for angels). With this, some have theorised that the angels used these portals as means of transport, hence why Enoch speaks of them.
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With the release of Marvel's Thor: Love & Thunder, what better time to look at the differences between the superhero and the deity. In today's episode, we'll be addressing the things that Marvel have changed from the original Norse lore, as well as analysing both the MCU Thor the Mythological Thor to determine how they hold up. We'll also dive into the stories of Norse Mythology and analyse the parallels they may share with the recent movies. CLICK TO
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The desolate valley of Jerusalem awaits Enoch, but what will our hero think of the Archangel Uriel's caution?
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It wasn’t until the seventh century do we see Lilith evolve into a more complex figure - one that wasn’t just a demonic she-beast that terrorised infants and pregnant women or who violated sleeping men. According to the Alphabet of Ben Sira, an anonymous text comprising of a compilation of several proverbs and an accompanying commentary, Lilith wasn’t just a tantalising temptress or a nocturnal nemesis… she was in actuality, the first wife of Adam. By the end of Ben Sira's tale, we find Lilith has metamorphized into something sinister - an enemy of man and a mother of demons.
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Known as the Queen of the Great Below, Ereshkigal was arguably one of the most feared deities in the Mesopotamian pantheon.
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amigina, the Fourth Spirit found in the Lesser Key of Solomon breaks the reptilian trend that we’ve seen thus far in the previous two entries of Agares and Vassago. However, Samigina - or ‘Gamigin’ as he’s also known, does not break the trend of demons appearing in the form of animals and like his demonic compatriots, Samigina is also known to appear as a man. As the fourth spirit in the Lesser Key of Solomon, you’d be forgiven for thinking that Samigina had some grand importance, given that we’ve seen Bael the King, Agares the Duke and Vassago the Prince in the series so far. But Samigina appears to be little more than a footnote in demonology given his realm of influence as a horse and the lack of presence he has in literature. At best, he is a nobleman - or a marquis, one who according to some European countries would rank him above a count, but below a duke.
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The hellish offspring of Echidna and Typhon, the Lernaean Hydra would terrorise the imagination of the ancients from its poisonous gasses to its monstrous size. Only one man had hope of defeating such a creature: the legendary Heracles himself.
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Few characters from Mesopotamia and Biblical apocrypha have captivated an audience the same way Lilith has. Some see her has a demonic predator, others see her as a tragic victim. In this series, we aim to dissect Lilith throughout history as we dive into her Mesopotamian origins, her demonic role in the bible and where she fit in Jewish legend as the first wife of Adam.
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Enoch is taken to the Garden of Eden, but will he make the same mistakes as the last humans who were there?
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Few characters from Mesopotamia and Biblical apocrypha have captivated an audience the same was Lilith has. Some see her has a demonic predator, others see her as a tragic victim. In this series, we aim to dissect Lilith throughout history as we dive into her Mesopotamian origins, her demonic role in the bible and where she fit in Jewish legend as the first wife of Adam.
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What happened when Jacob finally came face to face with his brother?
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The third of the 72 demons in several classifications is Vassago, the demon prince. Despite being labelled as the 'same nature as Agares', Vassago doesn't seem to be a harmful demon, in fact, perhaps quite the opposite.
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Considered once to be a peaceful, agricultural god, Ninurta was dramatically repurposed and equipped with both dangerous weapons and deadly characteristics.
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The second of 72 demons in several classifications, Agares is most recognisable by his pet goshawk and crocodile. As the Grand Duke of hell and the master of all languages, he is not a demon to scoff at.
Dumuzid was believed to have died every summer when the grounds became too hard to work with. But come spring, he would return again and bring with him fertile lands for crops and plants.
Enoch gets a change of pace in today's instalment of the Book of Enoch, but will more answers only lead to more questions?
One of the most famous medieval treatises regarding witchcraft. Inquisitor Heinrich Kramer published the document in the late 15th century with the intention of challenging any arguments against the existence of sorcery and to instruct the courts on how to both interrogate and convict witches.
Spotted only in Nonnus' Dionysiaca, the Titan God Lelantos was considered to be the air personified - a formless being that sauntered throughout the world.
Sometimes known as the Midgard serpent, it was believed that when Jörmungandr released its tail from its mouth, Ragnarok would begin - that which would see to the downfall of the gods.
Laban hunts down Jacob for a final showdown, but will it be the confrontation he has in mind?
The first of 72 demons in several classifications, Bael was considered to be a master shapeshifter and one who can offer his followers wisdom, slyness and invisibility.
“Euribya, shining among goddesses, was joined in love with Crius, and brought forth the great Astraeus, the Starry-One and Pallas the Warrior and Perses the Destroyer.” - Hesiod, Theogony
In Japan, Ryujin - the dragon king, sea god and master of the serpents was not your typical airborne dragon that terrorised cities or breathed hellish fire. Instead, Ryujin was depicted in art as more of a sea-serpent - a creature that stuck to the waters as opposed to soaring the skies.
Despite the popularity of many of the other deities, it was Nabu who held out the longest when cult centres, cultures and religious belief were largely overcome by invaders.
There are many interpretations as to what the Mark of the Beast means, from physical branding, spiritual marking or perhaps something more metaphoric. Yet, of all the interpretations, most agree that such a mark is insidious at the very least...
Mother Goddesses have always been a prominent feature across many different mythologies, but it is Ninhursag who some might say exercised unusual staying power when compared to the more popular gods who would come to dominate all of Mesopotamia.
One of the most famous medieval treatises regarding witchcraft. Inquisitor Heinrich Kramer published the document in the late 15th century with the intention of challenging any arguments against the existence of sorcery and to instruct the courts on how to both interrogate and convict witches.
In today's instalment of Greek Mythology, we look at the lesser known and oft mysterious deity of the dusk.
In today's instalment of Greek Mythology Explained, we put the wife of Oceanus under the spotlight.
Goddess of wisdom, order and divine justice Themis was believed to have established the rules by which both man and god were forced to acknowledge.
Jacob's dream is the first step in his path away from trickery and towards something more akin to righteousness.
The Dawn goddess who worked in tandem with Helios, god of the sun. Together, the two deities would be responsible for the bringing of each and every new day.
One of the most famous medieval treatises regarding witchcraft. Inquisitor Heinrich Kramer published the document in the late 15th century with the intention of challenging any arguments against the existence of sorcery and to instruct the courts on how to both interrogate and convict witches.
The Mesopotamian god responsible for ferrying the moon, Nanna worked in tandem with the other gods and was essential to pantheon, for it was he who facilitated the cycle of days.
Enki - the Mesopotamian God of the waters looked upon mankind with favour - similarly to how one might have seen Prometheus to have looked upon mankind.
Thought to be some of the highest ranking angels in Christian angelology, the Seraphim are both compassionate and fierce.
In the wake of Sarah's death, Abraham is seen to negotiate with the Hittites to buy a tomb to bury her.
One of the most famous medieval treatises regarding witchcraft. Inquisitor Heinrich Kramer published the document in the late 15th century with the intention of challenging any arguments against the existence of sorcery and to instruct the courts on how to both interrogate and convict witches.
Thought to be a fatherly deity to the Sumerians and a God who nurtured mankind... right before trying to obliterate them all in a flood.
Did Edmund carry on Athelstan's great rule? Or was he just there to spawn the children who would make a right pigs ear of it all?
Forbidden to intervene and yet.... there they were, interfering in all kinds of manner.
Considered to be the very first King of a unified England - too bad ol' Alfred overshadowed him so much.
Fun Fact: You will never see Indrid Cold on a London Underground train. Grinning, smiling or even eye contact is strictly forbidden.
Cursed to hold up the heavens whilst everyone else gets to live their best lives... and you thought you had it bad...
Sometimes it's easier to just change your worshippers' language instead of knocking down their puny tower.
In the 17th century, a man known as Matthew Hopkins would become something of a boogeyman for alleged witches of the time. Not only did he hunt down witches, but he broke them, tortured them and saw them hanged.
Cronus may very well have hated his father Uranus from the very beginning, but some believe he was more virtuous and chose to defend his mother Gaia and free his siblings from Tartarus, by turning against his father and casting him out.
Whilst the Jinn are thought to be evil or demonic creatures in some beliefs and communities, there also exist some ideas that the Jinn are just like us - some of which may even be benevolent.
Thought to be a fiendish female, or a supernatural/demonic being, the succubus appears to men in dreams and seduces them in an effort to obtain their seed.
It is said throughout the bible that in the end times, there will be a figure who will appear to the world to lead believers astray. Whilst he may seem to have good intentions and even perform miracles, the bible warns that this is not a being to be trusted.
A valiant king and yet, a dubious character. Having fathered his son under false pretences and succumbing to poor health, his reign over Britannia can not be denied in Arthurian Legend.
A look at the demon of lust known as Asmodeus - one who was said to have plagued King Solomon and also wreaks havoc on relationships and marriages.
Somewhere on the caps of the Himalayan mountains is said to lurk a ferocious monster that preys on anyone unlucky enough to stumble unto its path. The Abominable Snowman, otherwise known as the Yeti has fascinated and terrified the minds of explorers for generations. But is it real?
Rooted from Jewish lore, Samael is thought to have a multitude of services including the collection of lost souls, tempting man and destroying sinners.