You know the popular myths. But what about the ones that were almost forgotten? Keeper of the Lost Lore is a sanctuary for the stories that whisper from the edges of history. I’m your host, Rivers, and my mission is to share tales often absent from the popular canon of folklore and mythology. Each episode, we explore lesser-known pantheons, spirits, monsters, and traditions that have slipped through the cracks of recorded history. If you’ve ever felt that the most fascinating tales are the ones just off the beaten path—welcome. Let’s preserve the past and keep the lore alive.
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You know the popular myths. But what about the ones that were almost forgotten? Keeper of the Lost Lore is a sanctuary for the stories that whisper from the edges of history. I’m your host, Rivers, and my mission is to share tales often absent from the popular canon of folklore and mythology. Each episode, we explore lesser-known pantheons, spirits, monsters, and traditions that have slipped through the cracks of recorded history. If you’ve ever felt that the most fascinating tales are the ones just off the beaten path—welcome. Let’s preserve the past and keep the lore alive.
Before You're Reborn: The One Drink Every Soul Must Take
Keeper of the Lost Lore
16 minutes
2 years ago
Before You're Reborn: The One Drink Every Soul Must Take
【Underworld Mythology and Folklore】What happens when we die? Two powerful journeys to the underworld: one from the East (Chinese) and the other from the West (Greek). What are the steps? who are the judges of the dead souls in different stages/ realms of the underworld? And the punishments? Both myths feature important rivers of the underworld that play a key role before reincarnation. These rivers in the underworld are central to the passage of souls- the waters are said to help them forget their past lives before entering the next. The ultimate question is: would you drink the water of forgetfulness, or keep your memories to face the consequences?
Keeper of the Lost Lore
You know the popular myths. But what about the ones that were almost forgotten? Keeper of the Lost Lore is a sanctuary for the stories that whisper from the edges of history. I’m your host, Rivers, and my mission is to share tales often absent from the popular canon of folklore and mythology. Each episode, we explore lesser-known pantheons, spirits, monsters, and traditions that have slipped through the cracks of recorded history. If you’ve ever felt that the most fascinating tales are the ones just off the beaten path—welcome. Let’s preserve the past and keep the lore alive.
