Podcast
Welcome to the Sunlit Lands
Hosted by Matt Mikalatos · EN
An exploration of the storytelling traditions of the peoples inhabiting The Sunlit Lands, by leading scholar, Matt Mikalatos. Though some refer to it as a "fantasy land" or a "fiction," Matt Mikalatos illuminates the psychology, sociology, and cultural norms of these wonderful peoples by exploring their stories, poetry, and traditional sayings. Please be sure to see his book, "The Crescent Stone" for more about these wonderful people.
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Episode 4: The Gallant Life and Glorious Death of Sir Samuel Gryphonheart (an Elenil poem)
Nov 18, 201800:23:36Tap to summarizeThe most famous knight in Elenil lore is the legendary Sir Samuel Gryphonheart. In this episode we delve a little deeper into the strange history and surprising complexity of this Elenil hero... and his death fighting a foul dragon.
Transcribe →Episode 3: Renaldo the Wise (a Scim legend)
Oct 24, 201800:28:08Tap to summarizeThe Peasant King appears again in this story about wishes, magic, compassion, and second chances.
Transcribe →Episode 2: The Ordering of the World (an Elenil story)
Oct 17, 201800:22:38Tap to summarizeThe Elenil believe there is a specific place and expectation for all the peoples of the Sunlit Lands. This particular myth is a sort of creation myth focused on the authority structures of the Sunlit Lands. It answers, in some sense, the question, "Who put the Elenil in charge?"
Transcribe →Episode 1: The Three Gifts of the Peasant King (A Scim Legend)
Oct 10, 201800:15:24Tap to summarizeIn this episode we explore a Scim legend of the Peasant King... the powerful magician who is responsible for forming the Sunlit Lands.
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