Thief, Trickster, Liar. Raven, the dark and clever subject of many stories from the people of the Pacific north west, lives in a world of darkness and flux, but all that is about to change.

He is born in peril and lives in peril, but everywhere he goes, everyone he loves, he brings the resplendant joy of a universe in knowing itself.

He wanders the earth, an earth of his making, its savior, its doom, collecting stories. He is thinking always of the end.

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