In this episode, we’re looking at one of the most well-known motifs in Arthurian legends: the Holy Grail. I have a love-hate relationship with the Grail, mostly because of the emphasis placed on it when compared to other aspects of the legends. As a literary device, it’s fantastic. When held against other parts of the […]
What Even Is The Holy Grail? Read More »
This episode is about a god. But not just any god “Hijacked by Jesus” and forced into the role of villain. Oh no. This god starred as the villain and/or anti-hero in another god’s heroic quest to prove his worth. I am, of course, talking about Loki. In the Norse tradition, they mostly associated Loki
Loki: Was He Really Evil After All? Read More »
I feel the first thing I should mention is that the Middle Ages as a whole span a thousand years. It makes it confusing when someone mentions one thing and assumes it was true for the entire duration of the era. This is particularly true when it comes to Arthurian myths and legends. There are
Historical Inaccuracy in the Arthurian Legends Read More »
