Uploaded June 2023 | Updated September 2026, 2 hours ago
Source:
podbean.com/eau/pb-mmgbj-142eefc
Undead wizards are a popular enemy in the world of fantasy literature, role playing games, and video games. But where did this idea of a wizard who preserves his body after death come from? In this episode Al discusses some possible literary and folkloric influences behind the lich.
Episode 234 of Geekery in General, if you want to learn a little more about the bogatyr:
poigamestudio.podbean.com/e/geekery-in-general-234-legendary-weapons-part-8-russia
An article I consulted for more information on the inspiration for some of the earliest original D&D monsters:
diterlizzi.com/essay/owlbears-rust-monsters-and-bulettes-oh-my
Want to contact us? Email poigamestudio@gmail.com
Source:
podbean.com/eau/pb-mmgbj-142eefc
Undead wizards are a popular enemy in the world of fantasy literature, role playing games, and video games. But where did this idea of a wizard who preserves his body after death come from? In this episode Al discusses some possible literary and folkloric influences behind the lich.
Episode 234 of Geekery in General, if you want to learn a little more about the bogatyr:
poigamestudio.podbean.com/e/geekery-in-general-234-legendary-weapons-part-8-russia
An article I consulted for more information on the inspiration for some of the earliest original D&D monsters:
diterlizzi.com/essay/owlbears-rust-monsters-and-bulettes-oh-my
Want to contact us? Email poigamestudio@gmail.com
