Dog Days and Death Stars, Part 4
Summary
In the final episode of their "Dog Days and Death Stars" series, hosts Robert Lamb and Joe McCormick explore folklore scholar Eleanor Long’s theory that the term originates from associations between dogs, disease, and the goddess Hecate rather than the star Sirius. They critique Long’s arguments while discussing cultural beliefs about summer heat, rot, and water safety. The episode concludes by analyzing the "Eye of Set" reference in *Conan the Barbarian*, connecting it to Egyptian mythology and the complex symbolism of the god Set.
Topics discussed
Intro and sponsor reads
Recap of previous Dog Days episodes
Folklore: Snakes, chickens, and water dangers
Critique of Long's astrological thesis
Dogs, disease, and Hecate mythology
Sponsor reads and transition
Conan the Barbarian and Set mythology
Sponsor reads and transition
Occult connections: Grant, Aquino, and Set
Conclusion and final sponsor reads
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