Rachel Roden

The Journey Through the Ancient Egyptian Underworld, The Duat - Ep 06

Embark on a journey following Ancient Egyptian funerary texts that guided souls through the Duat, the shadowy underworld filled with gods, monsters, and treacherous trials. From the sacred spells of the Pyramid Texts and the Book of the Dead to the perilous journey detailed in the Amduat and Books of the Netherworld, discover how Ancient Egyptians viewed the afterlife.

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Entrances to the Underworld - Ep 05

In this episode we return to Ireland for a look at the Cave of the Cats associated with The Morrigan and Queen Medb and journey to a haunting volcanic mountain in Japan where mediums commune with the dead. Then to Iceland’s highly active volcanoes that were thought to be the Gates of Hell, and then to Greco-Roman caves that granted prophecies and access to the underworld. Join me as we explore the legends, archaeology, and ancient beliefs that echo through these otherworldly landscapes.

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The Neolithic Origins of Halloween - Ep 4

Journey to the ancient tombs of Ireland as we delve into the history behind Halloween's earliest roots. Explore the Celtic festival of Samhain, where the veil between the worlds thinned, and bonfires blazed atop ancient passage tombs. Discover the Neolithic tombs aligned with the Samhain sunrise, the goddesses and heroes associated with this liminal time, and trace the connections between these ancient rituals and the haunted traditions we celebrate today. This episode reveals the 5,000 year old tombs that helped shape our modern Halloween celebrations.

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