ACOTAR: The Mother Deep Dive | Who is Prythian’s Creator, Really?

Who is Prythian’s Creator? In this deep dive podcast episode, we break down everything we know about The Mother in Sarah J. Maas's ACOTAR series. Join us as we unravel her powers, her motivations, and why she’s so interested in Nesta. Then, in our Maasverse section, we unravel her connections to the Throne of Glass gods, Urd, and her role in the greater story. Whether you're a long-time fan of ACOTAR or finished the series yesterday, this episode offers deep insights and mind-blowing theories for fans both old and new!

JOIN THE DISCUSSION: 👉 SUBSCRIBE for weekly deep dives!

Dragons in the Details is your go-to podcast for detailed Romantasy lore explorations—no chapter recaps, just fresh insights and thoughtful connections. Please note: spoilers for the full ACOTAR series for the entire episode, and for Throne of Glass, and Crescent City in our Maasverse section.. Subscribe and join the conversation!

00:00 Ronnie Finally Watches Heated Rivalry

08:36 Episode Overview: The Mother Deep Dive

13:14 Corrections and Omissions

15:53 What's the Mother's Whole Vibe?

17:13 Who (or what) is the Mother?

26:20 What are The Mother's Powers?

36:19 The Mother and The Cauldron: Allies or Adversaries?

40:31 Nesta's Powers: Life and Death

46:48 Maasverse Corrections + Omissions

53:47 What is the Connection Between the Mother, Wyrd, and Urd? (CC, ToG)

01:16:42 Exploring the Fae Creation Myth

01:47:49 Pre-cog Corner

01:52:18 Reading Corner

01:54:25 trueCrime-intro-high-short.wav

FIND US ON SOCIALS:

• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dragonsinthedetailspod

• TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@dragonsinthedetailspod

• Discord: https://discord.com/invite/k3yxN27wSe

LISTEN ON THE GO:

• Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1poCLjVuqgstcgSC90SEId

• Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/dragons-in-the-details-a-romantasy-deep-dive-podcast/id1801047018

• Youtube:

https://www.youtube.com/@DragonsintheDetailsPod