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Fate & Fabled
Hawaii's Fiery Lovers to Enemies Myth
Pele is a major figure in Hawaiian mythology and pop culture.
It’s Never Turtles All the Way Down
Join Dr. Moiya McTier & Emily Zarka and dig into the stories and characters of ancient mythologies to explore why such tales were crafted, and investigate mythology’s influence on humanity.
It’s Never Turtles All the Way Down
Season 3 Episode 8 | 8m 38s | CC
Several mythologies from around the world imagined that the world sits on the back of a turtle. Centuries later, we end up with the whimsically iconic phrase “it's turtles all the way down.” Let's explore the origins of the phrase, some of these turtle mythologies . . . and talk about my new tattoo!
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