Episode 071 - Mythic Materials of Star Wars, Part 1: Kyber Crystals

This episode of the first of a two-part series on exotic and mythic materials of Star Wars, this installment investigates the depiction and role played by kyber crystals play in the galaxy far far away. First, the hosts explore the works that explain and show the role of kyber crystals in Star Wars, from the lightsabers of Jedi and Sith to their (mis)use as the primary component of the Death Star’s superlaser. Additionally, this episode compares and contrasts the kyber crystal with the role of other mystical, rare, and ‘magical’ materials and items in other media. Listen today, and join us for the next episode diving in to beskar and cortosis!

This episode mentions content from, and may contain spoilers for: Episodes 1 through 9, The Clones Wars, Rebels, Catalyst, Rogue One, Star Wars (2020 comic run), Andor, Darth Vader: Dark Lord of the Sith (2017 comic run), Fallen Order, Jedi Survivor, Star Wars: Dark Legends, Darth Vader (2020 comic run), Visions Season 2, Shadow of the Sith, and The High Republic (phase 2, minor mention).

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