The Avram Davidson Universe
This is a podcast dedicated to the life work and impact of award-winning author, Avram Davidson. In each episode, we perform a reading and discussion of his works with a special guest. Join the fan club at www.avramdavidson.com. Avram Davidson (1923–1993) was a writer of fantasy, science fiction, and crime fiction. Davidson was born in Yonkers, NY and and served in the Navy during World War II. His life work includes 19 novels and over 200 short stories, all of which have been widely recognized for their wit and originality. Davidson’s works have won awards in three genres: an Edgar Award for mystery, a Hugo Award for science fiction, and three World Fantasy Awards.
The Avram Davidson Universe
Where Did Sinbad Sail? We’ve Got Answers!
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Seth Davis
Bob and Virgil unpack Avram’s clues—dhows, monsoons, Borneo and Sumatra, Sri Lanka’s dagobas, Madagascar’s giant eggs—and debate how far a fable can take you toward the truth.
• Reading the text like a chart: Kabil/Kasil → Borneo?
• Sumatra’s “island of apes,” ears to the shoulders, and traveler’s overlap with the Odyssey
• The roc vs. Aepyornis: why giant birds matter even when they can’t fly
• Serendip/Anuradhapura: when a white dagoba becomes a “roc egg” on the horizon
• Takeaways for modern readers: how to spot facts hiding in folklore
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