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What do Greek gods, video games, and popular culture have in common? More than you’d think.
I’m Dr Dani Shalet, and in Myths, Games & Meaning, I sit down with scholars, performers, storytellers, and creatives to explore how ancient myth is continually reimagined in modern culture. We look at how stories move from antiquity into video games, films, books, and the imaginative worlds we build through play.
From Medusa to Middle‑earth, from the Hero’s Journey to Tomb Raider and Baldur’s Gate, we dig into the myths that influence contemporary culture — and the ways we express our hopes, fears, and identities through storytelling, creativity, and games.
If you’re drawn to mythology, folklore, narrative design, or the stories that run through popular culture, you’ll feel right at home here.
New episodes are released monthly.
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Karlach: The Making of a Modern Mythic Hero (with Samantha Béart)
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Apr 17, 2026 |
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A Little Reflection and a Big Thank You
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Feb 14, 2026 |
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Frescoes and Minotaurs Into the Labyrinth: Greek Myth from Assassin’s Creed Odyssey to Fenyx Rising
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Jan 03, 2026 |
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Hamunaptra & Other Places We Probably Shouldn’t Explore: Assassin’s Creed Odyssey, Lara Croft & The Mummy
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Nov 30, 2025 |
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From Tomb Raider to Dragonlance: The Conversation Continues (with Earl Baylon)
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Oct 20, 2025 |
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From Moria to Modern Myth: Tolkien to Baldur’s Gate 3 (with Earl Baylon)
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Sep 29, 2025 |
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The Journey Begins: Dorothy, the Hero’s Journey, and Why Myth Still Matters
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Sep 15, 2025 |
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The Hero’s Journey: Poppy Fields, Emerald Cities & the Illusion of Authority in Myth
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Sep 15, 2025 |