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Giants Through History: Myth, Religion, and Folklore

Episode 242 · Jun 15, 2026 · 76 min

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In this week’s episode we discussed the stories of giants throughout history. From the Nephilim of ancient texts to the giants of Norse, Greek, and Indigenous traditions examining what these larger-than-life figures reveal about the people who imagined them and why their legends continue to endure. From towering gods and fearsome monsters to legendary races said to have walked the earth, giants appear in myths, religions, and folklore across nearly every culture.

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