Every story needs a villain, and Egyptian mythology has Set. But is he really just a villain? We explore his multifaceted domains, his motivations, and the worst salad story you’ve ever heard.
Content Warning: This episode contains conversations about or mentions of death, murder, sexual content, sexual assault, colonization, infidelity, eye injury, endangering a child, and toxic masculinity.
Housekeeping
– Recommendation: This week, Julia recommends a bad horror movie, like Tarot.
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Cast & Crew
– Co-Hosts: Julia Schifini and Amanda McLoughlin
– Editor: Bren Frederick
– Music: Brandon Grugle, based on “Danger Storm” by Kevin MacLeod
– Artwork: Allyson Wakeman
– Multitude: https://multitude.productions
About Us
Spirits is a boozy podcast about mythology, legends, and folklore. Every episode, co-hosts Julia and Amanda mix a drink and discuss a new story or character from a wide range of places, eras, and cultures. Learn brand-new stories and enjoy retellings of your favorite myths, served over ice every week, on Spirits.
