Episode 215: Midnight Dreary The Fall of the House of Usher (2023), Egyptian Mythology & Poe

Once upon a midnight dreary, while I pondered, weak and weary… We’re back for a spooky Halloween special covering Mike Flanagan’s latest anthology outing for Netflix, The Fall of the House of Usher . This reworking of the bibliography of Edgar Allan Poe opens many avenues for discussion, including a focus on Egyptian mythology and burial ritual, the multifaceted symbolism of the raven, the role of the mysterious and ancient Verna, and the recurring themes of Mr. Poe’s iconic work. Nevermore! — Check out our merch store for Midnight Myth, Boomerangerang, Sleep & Sorcery and Wheel of Ka tees and totes! Learn more, view sources and inspiration, and sign up for e-mail updates at Check out Sleep & Sorcery , Laurel’s podcast for fantasy and folklore-inspired bedtime stories. Support on Patreon: patreon.com/sleepandsorcery Twitter Facebook Instagram If you enjoy the podcast, please consider leaving a rating or review on Apple Podcasts or wherever you listen!

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Episode 215: Midnight Dreary The Fall of the House of Usher (2023), Egyptian Mythology & Poe is an episode from The Midnight Myth Podcast by Derek Jones and Laurel Hostak.

This episode is 01:08:56 long.

This episode was published on Oct 29, 2023.

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