Story 108: The “Eset” Episode

Muses of Mythology

“What do you call a haunted house in Egypt?”

Isis. Protector of Pharaohs. Guardian of the Dead. Goddess of Magic. Perhaps the most influential of all Egyptian deities. So, what’s the deal with that whole getting rid of Ra to put her husband on the throne, thing? Not very Ma’at of her, if you ask us.

Other topics include the fear-amids, mythological details regarding the timing of the Snake Bite Incident, a trouble pattern of choices made by Rick Riordan, where the name “Eset” comes from in SMITE, why aesthetic plays a big role in which Egyptian gods get modern appearances, the first weekly live-action American superhero show with a female lead, and some out of the blew but not uncalled for dunks on Black Adam (2022).

Content Warning: This episode contains mentions of and conversations about death, the afterlife, dismemberment, necrophilia, and harm to a child.

Spoilers for SMITE and The Secrets of Isis

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