About this episode
This Folklorist Rewrites His Own Stories When He Gets Details Wrong | Episode 459A myth can entertain you for five minutes or it can carry a culture for generations, and that’s why the details matter. We sit down with folklorist and creator David Solomon for a wide-ranging update on Mythical Creatures Around the World, including what’s changing, what’s coming next, and what the pressure feels like when tens of thousands of people treat your stories like a shared public record.We talk about accountability in storytelling and why David goes out of his way to correct errors, even years later, because mislabeling origins or regions can spark real harm. From there, the conversation moves into the personal cost of building a growing creative universe: anxiety, public criticism, conflict in the Christian fantasy space, and serious health challenges that force a hard reset on priorities. Along the way we also get a clear picture of Mythical as a family-led creative legacy, with new work emerging from David’s wife and child as the project expands.Then we dig into the roadmap: a canonized timeline where every story “counts,” more like a connected Star Wars-style continuity than endless superhero reboots. You’ll hear how real-world disasters inspired modern mythmaking, why we’re committed to stories that lift people up, and how we’re thinking about clean content for families while still being honest about adult themes and proper boundaries. We also share plans for books, comics, RPGs, music partnerships, and future film and TV projects, plus a direct warning about fraudsters impersonating the brands.Subscribe, share this with a friend, and leave a review if you want to help us keep building stories that matter. What kind of myth do you want to see brought to life next?*Donate Today: lovevoices.org**Find our book here:Amazon: https://voices-for-voices.org/3ZhJ6AWPublisher: https://voices-for-voices.org/3LKL1uN***Website: https://voices-for-voices.org/4byLXgbInstagram: @voicesforvoicesTikTok: @voices_for_voicesFacebook: Voices for Voices*Voices for Voices is a 501c3 nonprofit charity. All donations are 100% tax deductible.Chapter Markers0:00 Welcome And How To Support2:56 Mythical Creatures Update Begins4:08 Owning Mistakes And Cultural Accuracy7:19 Pressure Anxiety And Writing Faithfully 10:52 Health Scares And Family Responsibilities14:25 Mythical As A Family Creative Legacy16:39 Returning To Regular Posting20:11 Building Stories That Lift People25:28 A Cano
