We take a trip to Japan to sample one of the richest storytelling traditions on earth, one almost lost to time and industry.

We return to the mountain of flower and fruit just as the next grand adventure of Son Wukong the Monkey King begins with havoc in heaven.

This episode, we take a stroll through a zoo of fantastical creatures from across cultural traditions. Art by Sam Beck, Written, produced and narrated by Z.K. Leverton, Music by Thomas Houlden.

This episode, we dive deep into the Greek underworld with Aristos Achaion. Art by Sam Beck, Written and produced by Z.K. Leverton, Narrated by Syd Lazarus, Music by Thomas Houlden.

Sam Beck's artwork

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For hundreds of years, The Nights have been a source of inspiration, comfort, and culture around the world. In this episode, host Z.K Leverton puts his own spin on The Three Women of Baghdad, one of the most beloved Nights.

Written and hosted by Z.K Leverton

Music by Thomas Holden

Art by Sam Beck

This week we explore the complex and tragic stories of holy beings cast down from heaven.

Featuring a conversation with author, host, and podcaster Anthony Oliveira.

Find Anthony's work at anthonyoliveira.com . Written, produced, and performed by Z.K. Leverton, Music by Thomas Houlden, Art by Sam Beck. You can support the show at www.patreon.com/breakfastwithgilgamesh . You can read fiction by Z.K Leverton at www.zkleverton.com.

Author Z.K Leverton tells an original story about the most pervasive and fascinating figure in Russian and Slavic folklore - Baba Yaga. Written, produced, and performed by Z.K. Leverton, Music by Thomas Houlden, Art by Sam Beck. You can support the show at www.patreon.com/breakfastwithgilgamesh You can read fiction by Z.K Leverton at www.zkleverton.com.

Author Z.K Levertons begins the journey to the west with the origin of the Monkey King. Written, produced, and performed by Z.K. Leverton, Music by Thomas Houlden, Art by Sam Beck You can support the show at www.patreon.com/breakfastwithgilgamesh You can read fiction by Z.K Leverton at www.zkleverton.com Please consider donating to butterylfysw.org