Mythological Secrets: Kevin and René's journey through myths and legends!

Mythological Secrets: Kevin and René's journey through myths and legends!

The fascination with myths and legends has once again taken a special place in the modern entertainment landscape. On March 26, 2025, we will present exciting insights into the current podcast “Hugin and Munin”, which deals with exactly these topics. The hosts Kevin and René, both passionate mythology fans and friends from school days, illuminate the diverse facets of myths and legends worldwide in their weekly program.

Since the premiere of the podcast, which is released every two weeks, the two have not only imparted extensive knowledge of mythological tales, but also shared their personal journeys to legendary places. These include impressive episodes such as those about Niamh and the land of eternal youth, the philosopher's stone and the legends of the Teutoburg Forest. Your detailed examination of these historical topics is accompanied by atmospheric clips and ensures an immersive listening experience.

Mythological stories and their influence

The world of myths, especially Celtic mythology, is very complex and includes stories that have been passed down orally for centuries. These stories, which range from pre-Christianization to the Christian Middle Ages, are not to be confused with the Celtic religion, which includes rites and ceremonies. Many of these legends were first written down by Roman and Greek authors as well as Christian monks, which incorporated their own interpretations into the stories. Kelten.de explains that there are no uniform traditions in Celtic mythology, but rather regional differences that shape the diversity of the stories.

A central element of Celtic mythology is the Otherworld, which is viewed as a mysterious place. Access to this legendary dimension is granted through certain caves or fogs that are generally inaccessible to mere mortals. The festival of Samhain in particular represents a significant aspect in which the veil between worlds is opened to honor the deceased. This festival was not celebrated on October 31st, as is often assumed, but fell on the 11th black moon after the winter solstice.

King Arthur and his legend

One of the most famous figures in Celtic mythology is King Arthur, whose stories were first documented by Geoffrey of Monmouth in the 12th century. He is described as the son of King Uther Pendragon and the beautiful Ygraines, and his birth was made possible by the wizard Merlin. After Uther's death, the kingdom fell apart until Merlin created the mythical sword Excalibur, which can only be drawn by the rightful ruler.

Arthur draws Excalibur and becomes king, with the Knights of the Round Table fighting at his side. His marriage to Gwenwhyfar is complicated by the birth of his son Mordred, born from a union with his half-sister Morgan Le Fay. The conflict over the Holy Grail leads the knights into bitterness and ultimately the destruction of the kingdom. In the final battle, Arthur is wounded by Mordred, but does not die without fulfilling the fate of being taken to the island of Avalon, where it is said he will one day return.

The podcast “Hugin and Munin” and the reports on Celtic mythology are not only entertaining, but also offer deeper insights into the cultural roots and collective memory of humanity. To learn more about the various myths and legends, Kevin and René's stories are available on platforms such as Spotify and Apple Podcasts. Listeners can also exchange ideas with other people interested in mythology on their Discord server and on social media.