Myths, Games & Meaning

By Dr Danielle Shalet

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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.

More at: https://www.mythsgamesmeaning.com 
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Episode Date
Karlach: The Making of a Modern Mythic Hero (with Samantha Béart)
Apr 17, 2026
A Little Reflection and a Big Thank You
Feb 14, 2026
Frescoes and Minotaurs Into the Labyrinth: Greek Myth from Assassin’s Creed Odyssey to Fenyx Rising
Jan 03, 2026
Hamunaptra & Other Places We Probably Shouldn’t Explore: Assassin’s Creed Odyssey, Lara Croft & The Mummy
Nov 30, 2025
From Tomb Raider to Dragonlance: The Conversation Continues (with Earl Baylon)
Oct 20, 2025
From Moria to Modern Myth: Tolkien to Baldur’s Gate 3 (with Earl Baylon)
Sep 29, 2025
The Journey Begins: Dorothy, the Hero’s Journey, and Why Myth Still Matters
Sep 15, 2025
The Hero’s Journey: Poppy Fields, Emerald Cities & the Illusion of Authority in Myth
Sep 15, 2025