Somebody once told us that we’d be talking to you today about Shamash, the Sun God and a major deity of the Pantheon of the Mesopotamian cultures. Sumerians know him as Utu, Sin knows him as his son, Ishtar knows him as a brother, and we (and the Akkadians) know him, we love, him, it’s Shamash time! He’s taking the Sun Chariot all the way, he’s laying down the laws and the justice, Shamash is coming to an arena near you.
Read MoreJoin us for a conversation with gaslamp fantasy author, Barbara Barnett, as we talk mythological inspirations in her recent novel, Alchemy of Glass, her latest follow up to The Apothecary’s Curse. Barbara shares the Greek and Celtic myths that inspired her work, like the Tuatha Dé Danann. We get to hear firsthand how she blends elements of magic, science, history, and myth together to tell wonderfully compelling stories. Also featuring great anecdotes from Barbara’s days going to Comic-Con press parties and more!
Both Alchemy of Glass and The Apothecary’s Curse are available anywhere books are sold! Go check them out!
Read MoreOn our sexiest episode, we got it, we flaunt it! We showcase the Mesopotamian goddess of sex, war, shepherds, and other miscellaneous. But for all she’s got, this Lady of the Heavens wants MORE MORE MORE. We learn about her being the keeper of Me and journey with her to the Underworld and back again. Ishtar, Inanna, Inana, Astarte, whatever you call her, she’s bringing sexy back and all the gods better watch their backs!
Read MoreIt's a wolf, it's a man- it's a WOLFMAN! Werewolves? Therewolves, here in the second part of our four-part Monster Mashup! Coming in from the first annals of nightmares and storytelling, get ready to learn something, fool.
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