Myths, Games & Meaning

society, culture, leisure, games, tv, film · EN-US

What do Greek gods, video games, and popular culture actually have in common? I'm Dr Dani Shalet. In Myths, Games & Meaning, I sit down with scholars, performers, storytellers, and creatives to explore how ancient myth keeps resurfacing in the culture around us today. We look at how these stories move from antiquity into video games, films, books, and the worlds we build through play. From Medusa to Middle earth, from the Hero's Journey to Tomb Raider and Baldur's Gate, we dig into the threads that shape contemporary storytelling, and the ways we express our hopes, fears, and identities through storytelling and imagination. If you're drawn to mythology, folklore, narrative design, or the tales woven through the games and stories we love, you'll feel right at home here. More at https://www.mythsgamesmeaning.com Join the conversation on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mythsgamesmeaning/ About the Host: Dr D