<![CDATA[A Tale Oft Told]]> https://taleofttold.com This is the home of the Tale Oft Told Podcast, where we explore the Greek myth of Orpheus and Eurydice and see how their story echoes and repeats through film, literature, and modern media. Each episode looks at why this ancient tale continues to endure and how it reappears in unexpected places—from classic films like Orphée to modern retellings such as Moulin Rouge!.

Go to TaleOftTold.com for more to find out the current, and upcoming, episode.

Topics: Greek mythology, Orpheus and Eurydice, myth in film, storytelling, symbolism in movies

]]> RSS.com 2026.428.112250 Fri, 08 May 2026 12:59:11 GMT en dbff5efc-5a68-526f-9586-66b9b675be72 https://media.rss.com/a-tale-oft-told/podcast_cover_20260501_040558_f1da39cd779a0de3ebf6af15d0cf2e9e.jpg A Tale Oft Told https://taleofttold.com yes Umbrae Media ltd Co 2026 Umbrae Media ltd co. Umbrae Media ltd co. false episodic podcast Santa Fe, Santa Fe, Santa Fe County, New Mexico, 87501, USA false <![CDATA[The Most Orphic Hitchcock Film | Vertigo Explained]]> What happens when the myth of Orpheus and Eurydice becomes obsession? Orpheus and Eurydice is all about not looking back, but in Vertigo we now can't look down either!

In this episode of A Tale Oft Told, we descend into Vertigo — a film about illusion, memory, identity, and the terrifying act of looking back.

Together we explore:

  • the Orphic echoes hidden inside Vertigo
  • obsession as a modern underworld
  • Scottie Ferguson’s descent into illusion
  • the myth of Pygmalion and reconstructed love
  • why this film continues to haunt audiences decades later

Directed by Alfred Hitchcock and starring James Stewart and Kim Novak, Vertigo remains one of cinema’s most hypnotic tragedies.

A Tale Oft Told is a podcast exploring movies, books, and stories that echo the myth of Orpheus and Eurydice:love, loss, descent, memory, obsession… and the danger of looking back.

Visit us at TaleOftTold.com

]]> https://rss.com/podcasts/a-tale-oft-told/2805606 f0cb503c-d8de-4ca0-823b-843232f60dfa 1095 full 1 1 6 6 false Fri, 08 May 2026 12:59:09 GMT <![CDATA[What Dreams May Come — A Love Story About Letting Go… or Not]]> There are stories about going to the underworld for love.

And then there are stories about staying there.

In this episode of A Tale Oft Told, we take a quiet look at What Dreams May Come—a film that feels like a retelling of the Orpheus and Eurydice myth, but one that asks a different question:

What do you do when the person you love begins to disappear into their own mind?

This isn’t just a story about the afterlife. It’s a story about grief, memory, and the limits of love.

And maybe… what happens when love refuses to let go.

Listen to more episodes at TaleOftTold.com

]]> https://rss.com/podcasts/a-tale-oft-told/2764135 f0d9f806-a45a-4e24-a10e-cd5b0ece5ee8 1416 full 1 1 5 5 false Fri, 24 Apr 2026 12:51:19 GMT false <![CDATA[Portrait of a Lady on Fire | It's All In The Look Back]]> What if the greatest love stories aren’t about staying… but about letting go?

In this episode of A Tale Oft Told, we explore Portrait of a Lady on Fire—a film that captures one of the oldest stories ever told: a love that cannot survive the act of looking back.

Through the lens of the Orpheus and Eurydice myth, this episode breaks down how Céline Sciamma’s masterpiece reimagines longing, memory, and the unbearable tension between presence and loss. Why does this story feel so hauntingly familiar? And why does its ending linger long after the screen fades to black?

This isn’t just a film analysis—it’s an exploration of love, restraint, and the quiet devastation of knowing something beautiful cannot last.

If you’ve ever loved something you couldn’t keep… this story is for you.

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A Tale Oft Told is a podcast exploring the recurring myth of Orpheus and Eurydice across film, television, and storytelling. Check us out at TaleOftTold.com

  • Portrait of a Lady on Fire explained
  • Orpheus and Eurydice in modern film
  • Themes of love, memory, and loss
  • Why “don’t look back” is the most tragic rule in storytelling
  • Ending analysis and interpretation

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Subscribe for more episodes exploring timeless stories told again and again.

#PortraitOfALadyOnFire #FilmAnalysis #OrpheusAndEurydice #VideoEssay #MovieBreakdown

]]> https://rss.com/podcasts/a-tale-oft-told/2719650 b3a98544-2b5f-4a0f-aa12-910058d27322 2000 full 1 1 4 4 false Fri, 10 Apr 2026 11:45:49 GMT false <![CDATA[Moulin Rouge Explained | The Orpheus & Eurydice Myth You Missed]]> Moulin Rouge isn’t just a love story — it’s a retelling of the ancient Greek myth of Orpheus and Eurydice.

In this episode of Tale Oft Told, we explore how Baz Luhrmann’s Moulin Rouge mirrors one of the oldest and most tragic love stories ever told.

From Satine as Eurydice to Christian as Orpheus, this film follows the same path: love, descent, and inevitable loss.

#MoulinRouge #GreekMythology #FilmAnalysis #OrpheusAndEurydice

]]> https://rss.com/podcasts/a-tale-oft-told/2669628 1e739209-2706-403f-b960-c229975c6303 1824 full 1 1 3 3 false Sat, 28 Mar 2026 15:24:37 GMT <![CDATA[Episode 2 - Orphee (1950) - Directed by Jean Cocteau ]]> In french, l'amour is nearly pronounced the same as Le Mort. Coincidence? I think not!

]]> https://rss.com/podcasts/a-tale-oft-told/2627507 846a7b89-5400-4b67-ac64-965dc2d5aad7 1563 full 1 1 2 2 false Sat, 14 Mar 2026 01:05:54 GMT <![CDATA[Episode 1 - The Story]]> We’ll need a base from which we can jump. In our first inaugural episode we’ll just tell the tale as we know it.

]]> https://rss.com/podcasts/a-tale-oft-told/2589235 28ceed9b-10a7-4be0-b10c-611c91fa9be1 2222 full 1 1 1 1 false Sat, 28 Feb 2026 15:04:17 GMT <![CDATA[Letting Go of Someone You Can’t Have | Guided Meditation]]> If you’re finding it hard to stop thinking about someone… someone who no longer treats you with care… this is for you. This guided meditation is designed to help you gently step out of obsessive thoughts and return to yourself. Through visualization and breath, you’ll move from emotional overwhelm to a place of stability, clarity, and rest. This is not therapy, but it may help you find a moment of calm.

Part of the Tale Oft Told Podcast Exploring love, loss, and the stories that echo through us. Visit us at TaleOftTold.com

If you’re struggling or feeling overwhelmed, support is available. In the U.S., you can call or text 988 (Suicide & Crisis Lifeline). If you’re outside the U.S., please look for local crisis support services in your area.

#meditation #lettinggo #healing #mindfulness #anxietyrelief #selfworth #emotionalhealing

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