In our latest episode, we explore the influence of African mythology in popular culture, we uncover some of the lore behind Ryan Coogler's hit movie "Sinners", specifically the Legend of Ibeji-- sacred twins in Yoruba spirituality, believed to share a single soul and an unbreakable bond.
Tune in for another exciting listen with the wannabe mythologists-- as always, it's all about the vibes!
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The Wannabe Mythologists are back after an extended hiatus (sorry!) with an unreleased episode exploring the influence of African Mythology on popular culture!
Tune in for an intriguing conversation uncovering the origins of Ogun, the Yoruba god of war and metals, and Papa Legba, the guardian of the crossroads in West African Vodun.
Don't miss our thoughts on the various portrayals of African deities in TV and film, and hear us wax lyrical about our not-so-secret obsession with Annette from Castlevania: Nocturne.
Listen out for an especially extensive "Vibe of the Week" and don't forget to like, share, follow and subscribe!
The Wannabe Mythologists are back at it with another one on #InternationalPodcastDay! Tune in for an exciting and informative episode on Shaka Zulu, a legendary and polarizing figure in African History. Listen out for a particularly epic "Vibe of the Week"** and be inspired by more than a few instructive Zulu proverbs. And don't forget to like, share, follow and subscribe (all the things).
**For the curious ones, check out soundcloud.app.goo.gl/akwftjyxXuLDameA6 (thank us later!!)
The podcast you never knew you needed is back with a (delayed) splash!
We're diving deep into the world of African Mermaids and fertility goddesses---> meet Yemoja, the water spirit and mother of all Yoruba Orishas, and Inkosazana, the extraordinary Zulu shapeshifter.
Listen out for our uncharacteristically serious Vibes of the Week and stay tuned for a couple of African Proverbs that are equally un-vibey!
The podcast you never asked for is back* and better than ever! Join us wannabe mythologists this Women's History Month as we delve into the Yoruba goddess of divinity, femininity, fertility, beauty, and love-- Oshun.
*Apologies for the > year-long hiatus (we are cringing more than you are). Tune in to hear us talk about Oshun's heroic origins, and the reasons behind her continued popularity. Oh and (of course) the Queen B and embodiment of goddess energy herself, Beyoncé.
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This ep is all about two well-known West-African trickster gods: Eshu and Anansi. We formalize ‘Vibe of the Week’ (1:08) and talk about:
Listen to the end for the African Proverb of the Day (51:45), and (of course) our 🔥 theme song!
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The wannabe mythologists are back with another one! All about African thunder gods, warriors and heroes. Tune in to hear about:
Listen to the end for the African adage of the day (58:25), and of course, our fire theme song!
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Our first episode! Filled with ‘ums’, ‘interestings’, and quite a bit of background noise, it’s clear that we’re new to this! But bear with us, it can only get better from here (we hope)
We discuss our podcast creation story (0:52), and a variety of African myths of origin, from:
Listen till the end to hear the African adage of the day and our theme song*
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*disclaimer: it’s fire.
The African mythology podcast you never knew you needed. Vibes.