Myths (& Folktales & Fairy tales) with A. P. Mobley

Author A. P. Mobley
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Hey there! My name is A. P. Mobley, and I'm an author of dark fantasy fiction inspired by mythology. Here at the Myths (& Folktales & Fairy tales) podcast, I discuss mythology, folklore, and fairy tales from around the world. If that sounds interesting to you, be sure to hit the follow button. Receive my free book "Wrath of Persephone" and never miss an update by signing up for my newsletter: subscribepage.io/aTKktx Want to read about more myths, folktales, and fairy tales? Check out my blog: https://www.apmobley.com/blog (Cover art by the incredible Gabrielle Ragusi)

  1. JAN 19 · BONUS

    Mythology & folklore of The Skeleton Faerie by A. P. Mobley

    In this bonus episode, I talk about the mythology & folklore of my latest book release, The Skeleton Faerie. Get The Skeleton Faerie: https://books2read.com/u/b5VoB6 “Moths: fear or fascination” article: https://www.neyedc.org.uk/updates-insights/2023/10 Receive a free book & never miss an update by joining my newsletter: subscribepage.io/aTKktx Want my free book “Wrath of Persephone”? Get it here: https://storyoriginapp.com/giveaways/1e338724-8558-11ec-96e9-4b8ba9003298 Want more myths, folktales, and fairy tales? Check out my blog: https://www.apmobley.com/blog (Cover art by the incredible Gabrielle Ragusi)

    27 min

  2. 03/02/2025 · BONUS

    Irish mythology: leprechaun origins

    In this bonus episode, I talk about the origins of St. Patrick's Day & where the folklore of the iconic leprechaun could have come from. The Fairy-Faith in Celtic Countries: https://www.amazon.com/Fairy-Faith-Celtic-Countries-Yeeling-Evans-Wentz-ebook/dp/B004UJ2RO4/ Pre-order The Bone Faerie: https://books2read.com/u/mvV8Jz Receive a free book & never miss an update by joining my newsletter: subscribepage.io/aTKktx Want my free book "Wrath of Persephone"? Get it here: https://storyoriginapp.com/giveaways/1e338724-8558-11ec-96e9-4b8ba9003298 Want more myths, folktales, & fairy tales? Check out my blog: https://www.apmobley.com/blog (Cover art by the incredible Gabrielle Ragusi)

    12 min

  3. 01/28/2025

    Greek mythology: creation & underworld myths

    In this episode, I talk about three myths from ancient Greece: Hesiod's account of the creation story, Hades & Persephone, & Orpheus & Eurydice. Receive a free book & never miss an update by signing up for my newsletter: https://subscribepage.io/aTKktx Want my free book "Wrath of Persephone"? Get it here: https://storyoriginapp.com/giveaways/1e338724-8558-11ec-96e9-4b8ba9003298 Want more myths, folktales, & fairy tales? Check out my blog: https://www.apmobley.com/blog (Cover art by the incredible Gabrielle Ragusi)

    27 min

  4. 12/29/2024

    Egyptian mythology: creation & underworld myths

    In this episode, I talk about the Heliopolitan creation myth & a soul's journey through the underworld in Egyptian mythology. Never miss an update by joining my newsletter (it's completely free): subscribepage.io/aTKktx Want my free book "Wrath of Persephone"? Get it here: https://storyoriginapp.com/giveaways/1e338724-8558-11ec-96e9-4b8ba9003298 Want more myths, folktales, & fairy tales? Check out my blog: https://www.apmobley.com/blog (Cover art by the incredible Gabrielle Ragusi)

    14 min

  5. 11/12/2024

    Mesopotamian mythology: creation & underworld myths

    In this episode, I talk about three myths from ancient Mesopotamia: the Sumerian flood story, Inanna's descent, & the marriage of Ereshkigal & Nergal. Receive a free book & never miss an update by signing up for my newsletter: subscribepage.io/aTKktx Plagued (MONSTERS prequel): https://storyoriginapp.com/giveaways/ea8baa84-0588-11ee-9631-8f0a6f7f196d Fated Encounters (MONSTERS prequel): https://www.amazon.com/MONSTERS-Encounters-D-R-Mills-ebook/dp/B0CDZLN57S/ Want my free book "Wrath of Persephone"? Get it here: https://storyoriginapp.com/giveaways/1e338724-8558-11ec-96e9-4b8ba9003298 Want more myths, folktales, & fairy tales? Check out my blog: https://www.apmobley.com/blog Sumerian flood story translation referenced: https://etcsl.orinst.ox.ac.uk/section1/tr174.htm Inanna's descent translation referenced: https://etcsl.orinst.ox.ac.uk/section1/tr141.htm (Cover art by the incredible Gabrielle Ragusi)

    17 min

  6. 10/01/2024

    Welsh mythology: the Cauldron of Rebirth

    In this episode, I talk about the Welsh myth of the Cauldron of Rebirth. I cover the influence the myth has had on me personally, then relay a condensed version of the story. Receive a free book & never miss an update by signing up for my newsletter: https://subscribepage.io/aTKktx Check out the Chronicles of Prydain series by Lloyd Alexander: https://www.amazon.com/Chronicles-Prydain-Lloyd-Alexander/dp/1250000939/ Check out the Mabinogion: https://www.amazon.com/Mabinogion-Oxford-Worlds-Classics-ebook/dp/B005Q8EAEI/ Want my free book "Wrath of Persephone"? Get it here: https://storyoriginapp.com/giveaways/1e338724-8558-11ec-96e9-4b8ba9003298 Want more myths, folktales, and fairy tales? Check out my blog: https://www.apmobley.com/blog (Cover art by the incredible Gabrielle Ragusi)

    19 min

  7. 09/21/2024

    Fairy folklore: the basics & Tam Lin

    In this episode, I talk about the basics of fairy folklore and the Scottish folktale of Tam Lin. Receive a free book & never miss an update by signing up for my newsletter: https://subscribepage.io/aTKktx Read "Everything You Know About Fairies Is Wrong": https://cambridgeblog.org/2023/03/everything-you-know-about-fairies-is-wrong-introducing-twilight-of-the-godlings/ Check out The Mammoth Book of Celtic Myths & Legends: https://www.amazon.com/Mammoth-Book-Celtic-Myths-Legends/dp/1841192481/ Want my free novella "Wrath of Persephone"? Get it here: https://storyoriginapp.com/giveaways/1e338724-8558-11ec-96e9-4b8ba9003298 Want more myths, folktales, and fairy tales? Check out my blog: https://www.apmobley.com/blog (Cover art by the incredible Gabrielle Ragusi)

    20 min

  8. 09/13/2024

    Greek mythology: Perseus & Andromeda

    In this episode, I talk about the Greek myth of Perseus and Andromeda. I cover the influence the myth has had on me personally, then relay a condensed version of the story. Want my free novella "Wrath of Persephone"? Get it here: https://storyoriginapp.com/giveaways/1e338724-8558-11ec-96e9-4b8ba9003298 Want more myths, folktales, and fairy tales? Check out my blog: https://www.apmobley.com/blog (Cover art by the incredible Gabrielle Ragusi)

    15 min
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Hey there! My name is A. P. Mobley, and I'm an author of dark fantasy fiction inspired by mythology. Here at the Myths (& Folktales & Fairy tales) podcast, I discuss mythology, folklore, and fairy tales from around the world. If that sounds interesting to you, be sure to hit the follow button. Receive my free book "Wrath of Persephone" and never miss an update by signing up for my newsletter: subscribepage.io/aTKktx Want to read about more myths, folktales, and fairy tales? Check out my blog: https://www.apmobley.com/blog (Cover art by the incredible Gabrielle Ragusi)

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