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A bite sized look into the monsters of global folklore and mythology with Erin, a self-confessed mythology addict. Jump in and learn about your favourite monsters from Gorgons to Kelpies, to Wendigos to Bigfoot. Stay spooky every Thursday. Get in touch @mythmonsterspod
In this week's episode, we're going over to the Australian countryside for an elusive big cat, the Blue Mountains Panther! Why does Australia have a complicated history with cats? What do we think this could be? Find out this week!
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For this week's episode, we're heading over to beautiful Brazil to look at a protector of the forest, the Curupira! How does this monster use its backwards feet to trick hunters? Why can São Paulo go a whole week without passing a government bill because of them? Find out this week!
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For this week’s episode, we’re heading over to the Nordic Isles for something a little spooky, but also a bit nice and looking at the ethereal Fylgja! How can you tell the difference between this monster and their evil counterpart? What was the first animal to cross YOUR placenta, and why does that relate? Find out this week!
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In this week's episode, we're going over to ancient East Asia for a majestic monster, the Qilin or the Kirin - depending on where you're from! How does this monster relate to one of the greatest sages of our times? How can you get one to respect you? Find out this week!
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For this week's episode, we're going over to California, USA for a funny-looking creature, the Fresno Nightcrawlers! Why are these monsters only spotted on CCTV? How are they related to Native American beliefs? Find out this week!
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In this week's episode, we're going over to the gorgeous Wales for the hounds of the wild hunt, the Cŵn Annwn! How do these monsters link to Arthurian legend? How can you tell them apart from other hellhounds? Find out this week!
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For this week's episode, we're swimming over to Eastern Europe for the tempting Rusalka from Slavic mythology! Why do these monsters have such long hair? How are they related to leaving flowers on gravestones? Find out this week!
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In this week's episode, we're heading back over to Ancient Greece and Rome for a fan favourite, the Dryad! How similar are Dryads and Nymphs? Why do they hate hiding from humans and gods so much? Find out this week!
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For this week's episode, we're heading over to West Africa and the Caribbean for a legendary folklore monster/god, Anansi! How does this spider hybrid relate to the slave trade? Why is he so relatable as a dad? Find out this week!
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For this week's episode, we're HEADING (you'll get the joke later) over to Japanese folklore to look at the long, wringing neck monster, the Rokurokubi! Why does this monster tend to hangout in brothels? Why does sexism play a huge part in its origins? Find out this week!
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In this week's episode, we're looking at the horrendous Wolpertinger from German folklore! How does this monster relate to the American Jackalope? How hilarious do Germans think they are? Find out this week!
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We're back! And with maybe one of my most requested and epic monsters, we're looking at Cthulhu from Lovecraftian mythology! How does this epic fictional monster link to modern spider species? How can you wake him up from his deep, godly slumber? Find out this week!
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It's our Halloween special and our last episode of the year! How do European and Asian dragons compare? Studied up on your Dragon knowledge for our quiz? Find out this week!
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For this week's episode, we're going down the spooky October path of urban legends in the US and looking at the legendary Hook! How does this monster connect to teenage abstinence? Are him and the Candyman from movie fame related at all? Find out this week!
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For this week's episode, we're looking into Islamic folklore to the terrifying Ifrit! How do these monsters relate to the very similar Jinn? How can you make sure you don't become one? Find out this week!
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And we're back! In this week's episode, we're heading over to Iberia and Latin America for the mischievous Duende! How are these monsters similar to British Hobgoblins and Brownies? How many different types of them are there? Find out this week!
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The second of our double feature this week - we're looking into the epic Golem from Jewish folklore for this one! How could you create one of these simple giants? How are they linked to pogroms and Poland during WW2? Find out this week!
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We have a double feature release! The first one of this week is the terrifying one-legged bloodsucker, the Patasola! How can you guarantee you'd turn into this monster? How is it linked to the sanctity of the forest? Find out this week!
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In this week's episode, we're heading to Middle Earth to celebrate the release of The Rings of Power season 2 with the wonderful Hobbits! How do these leather-footed creatures relate to English folklore? Why are Tolkien's creations so impactful on folklore? Find out this week!
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For this week's episode, we're heading to the coldest regions of Japan for the inspiration behind the Pokemon, Froslass - the Yuki-onna! Who would she target with her icy breath? How could you get her to marry you instead of murder you? Find out this week!
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In this week's episode, we're heading over to Poland to look at the terrifying Plague Maidens - or Morowa Dziewica! How do these monsters relate to Jewish pogroms? How much do I love talking about the Black Death? Find out this week!
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We're heading down to the Norse underworld this week for one of the fearsome guardians of Hel, Garmr! How does this hellhound compare to Cerberus from Greek myth? How does he contribute to Ragnarok? Find out this week!
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For this week's episode, we're heading over the Alps for a terrifying dragon (kinda?), the Tatzelwurm! How can you get this little terror to move on from your livestock? Why is it even called a dragon? Find out this week!
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In this week's delayed (sorry!) episode, we're hopping over to China for the terrifying but also quite weird Jiangshi! How do these monsters link to Vampires and Zombies? How do they relate to the first Emperor of China? Find out this week!
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In this week's episode, we're heading over to Ancient Egypt to look at a god! I know, shock and horror, BUT he is also a monster - yes, we're covering Apep this week! How does this monster contrast the Egyptian pantheon? Where's best to avoid his soul-sucking aura? Find out this week?
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For this week's episode, we're heading over to Central America to look at the good and the evil dog spirits, the Cadejo! How does this monster link to the ancient Aztecs? How can you make sure to avoid the bad one? Find out this week!
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In this week's episode, we're heading over to West Virginia in the US for an extra-terrestrial monster, The Flatwoods Monster! How many times has this been spotted in the wilds of Appalachia? Why do we even think it's extra-terrestrial? Find out this week!
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For this week's episode, we're heading up to the heavens for a world and religious mythology favourite, Angels! How many different types are there? And in how many religions? Find out this week!
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In this week's episode, we're heading to Thailand for a monster couple, the Krahang and Krasue! How do these two work as a perfect vampiric pair? Can you believe they were seen THIS year (2024)? Find out this week!
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In this week's episode, we're saying aloha to Hawaii for the first time for the lovely little craftsmen, the Menehune! What architectural phenomena have been attributed to these monsters? How could you ensure that they helped you with your DIY? Find out this week!
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For this week's episode, we're heading over to Ancient Mesopotamia for another storm bird, Anzû! How did this incredible monster have both demonic and godly origins? Can you kill it with normal weapons? Find out this week!
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In this week's episode, we're looking at something a bit different and looking at a monster from Arthurian legend, the Questing Beast! Who really was King Arthur and how does he relate to this monster? Why is incest involved in this story twice? Find out this week!
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For this week's episode, we're staying here in Britain for the Cornish monster, the Spriggan! How do you actually pronounce this monster's name? Why do they steal your kids? Find out this week!
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In this episode, we're heading over to the Philippines for a wacky and wonderful monster, the Tikbalang! How does this monster link to male sexuality? Why does wearing your clothes inside out prevent them from seeing you? Find out this week!
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Apologies - I caught the flu before recording this episode, so I sound a little rough!
in this week's episode, we're heading over to Egypt and Greece for the riddling minx, the Sphinx! Which mythology is it from anyway? Why is the Great Sphinx male? Find out in this episode!
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For this week's episode, we're heading to the bayous of Louisiana for the terrifying Rougarou! How does this werewolf link to a French legend from the 16th century? Why does it only take 13 objects to stop it in its tracks? Find out this week!
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We're back! In this episode, we're heading over to Australian and Tasmania for a cryptid(?) that has been extinct since the 30's - the Thylacine! How does this monster fit into a cryptid podcast? How do they relate to Tasmanian Devils? Find out this week!
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It's our 3rd anniversary! To celebrate, here's a special on The Fates from across the world, divining our fate in most ancient cultures. What do the Fates represent? Why are the other gods so frightened of them? Find out this week!
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For this week's episode, we're going over to Eastern Europe to look at another household spirit - the Kikimora from Slavic mythology! How does this one relate to the Leshy and the Domovoy from the same mythology? Why is the Witcher version inaccurate? Find out this week!
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In this week's episode, we're heading over to ancient China for the incredibly lucky Píxiū! Why is this monster not able to poop? Why can you find them on the roofs of Chinese palaces? Find out this week!
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For this week's episode, we're heading over to Scandinavia for the lovely Norse spirits, the Dís! How do these monsters relate to Freyja? Why are they so often confused with Valkyries? Find out this week!
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For this week's episode, we're coming back to barmy Britain for the horrible marsh-dwelling Grindylows! How do these monsters link to the Vikings? Why are these monsters so popular with so little folklore written on them? Find out this week!
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In this week's episode, we're heading over to Ancient Persia to look at another legendary bird - the Simurgh! How does this monster relate to the Greek Phoenix? How does it get its immortality? Find out this week!
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For this week's bonus episode, we're heading over to Japan and looking at a cute, but deadly yokai - the Nekomata! How can you tell apart these felines from normal cats? Why are these linked to bad cat stereotypes throughout ancient Japanese culture? Find out this week!
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In this week's (delayed due to sickness) episode, we're heading over to East Africa for a terrifying cryptid, the Nandi Bear! How does this monster relate to colonisation? How can you tell one apart from a hyena, baboon or bear? Find out this week!
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For this week's episode, we're heading over to the US for some Native mythology to look at the terrifying Piasa Bird! Why was this monster painted on a cliffside in the 1990's? How does this monster go back to the Ice Age? Find out this week!
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For this week's episode, we're heading over to Germany and the rest of Europe to see double, with the Doppelgänger! How does this monster relate to Abraham Lincoln? What should you not do when you see your own? Find out this week!
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Welcome to Season 4! We're kicking off the new season by looking a mythical feature that most of us in the Western world are fond of, the Tooth Fairy! Why does she even collect teeth in the first place? How does she link to the Vikings? Find out this week!
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Happy Holidays! For our Holiday special this year, we're heading over to Iceland and the Faroe Islands for a hidden monster, the Huldufólk! Why do Icelanders still craft hillside houses for these invisible elves? How do they relate to Christmas and New Year? Find out this week in our last episode of Season 3!
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For this week's episode, we're heading over to Türkiye and Armenia for a water monster, the Lake Van Monster! How does this compare to other famous lake cryptids? Why does it relate to the Ottoman Empire? Find out this week!
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For this week's episode, we're heading back over to Germany for the household, mine and sea spirits, the Kobold! How can you make sure to stop these spirits from causing mayhem? Why aren't they the dragons that D&D lead you to believe they are? Find out this week!
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In this week's episode, we're going to Malaysia to look at a deadly duo - the Pelesit and the Polong! How do these two spirits work together to assist their master? Why does this myth encourage kids to squish grasshoppers? Find out this week!
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For this week's episode, we're heading over to ancient Greece for three monsters, but also goddesses - the Erinyes! How do these monsters deliver vengeance? How did they come to be from blood or darkness? Find out this week!
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For this week's episode, we're heading over to India and Ethiopia for the horrible Crocotta! How does this monster relate to hyenas, wolves and dogs? How can you stop one from tempting you outside? Find out this week!
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For this week's episode, we're going down under and heading over to Australia for a horrifying falling cryptid, the Drop Bear! How are these monsters related to Koalas? How can you scare one off with a common breakfast item? Find out this week!
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Happy Halloween! For this year's spooky special - we're heading over to the US for the most legendary cryptid of all time - Bigfoot! How did this monster get its nickname? Why is this monster an American icon? Find out this week!
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For this week's episode, we're heading over to South Korea for a mischievous little goblin, the Dokkaebi! How many variants of this monster are there? How did it get so famous alongside K-POP? Find out this week!
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In this week's episode, we're heading over to Bonnie Scotland for a horribly foreboding monster, the Bean Nighe from Celtic and Scottish folklore! How does this monster relate to the Irish Banshee? How can you get one to grant you three wishes in the weirdest way? Find out this week!
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In this week's episode, we're looking at a spooky child-eating monster from a new mythology, the Leyak from Balinese folklore is our monster of the week! How can you remove one if it became attached to you? How does this monster link to the balance between good and evil? Find out this week!
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For this week's episode, we're back out to sea for the legendary monster no one knows the name of, the Ziphius! How does this monster destroy ships it passes? Why does no one know about this beast? Find out this week!
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For this week's episode, we're heading over to England again and looking at a medieval folklore figure which has been forgotten to time, the Cockatrice! How do these monsters relate to Basilisks? Where would you find this is modern day architecture? Find out this week!
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In this week's episode, we're heading over to Buddhist and Hindu folklore for something a little musical, the Kinnara! Why do these monsters hang around in pairs? And how are they so ancient? Find out this week!
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In this week's episode, we're squirrelling over to Norse mythology for the gossip-loving Ratatoskr! Why does this monster love causing havoc on his home world tree? How does he relate to a legendary drill wielded by Odin? Find out this week!
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In this week's episode, we're heading out to the seven seas for the nautical legend of Davy Jones! How does this monster relate to a pub owner in England back in the 1700's? What really is Davy Jones' Locker? Find out this week!
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For this week's episode, we're heading back over to the US for a local legend in Wisconsin, the Hodag! Why do lemons scare this monster off? How did lumberjacks and hoaxes bring this monster into being? Find out this week!!
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And we're back! This week we're looking at an English monster that most people know, but not really - what is the Boggart really within folklore? How can you make sure to get rid of it from your house? Find out this week!
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For this week, we're heading over to Italy for the unfortunate Monster of Ravenna! How does this monster link to Mermaid syndrome? How did it affect a territory battle in the Middle Ages? Find out this week!
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For this week's episode, we're heading to a new mythos and location - the lovely New Zealand for a pretty territorial sea monster, the Taniwha! How can you differentiate these from sharks, whales and crocodiles? Why are they still feared to this day? Find out this week!
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For this week's monster, we're heading over to Japan for the terrifying urban legend, the Kuchisake-Onna! How does this monster link to beauty standards in East Asia? What can you do to stop her giving you a Glasgow smile? Find out this week!
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In this week's episode, we're heading over to Ancient Egypt to look at a weird hybrid monster, the Serpopard! How does this monster represent Pharaohs and royalty? How can you tell one has found it's mate? Find out this week!
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For this week's episode, we're looking at a monster, not from a place, but from a religion - the Shayatin from Islamic folklore! Just in time for Eid, how do these monsters try to tempt Muslims from the right path? How can you catch one if you find one stalking you? Find out this week!
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For this week's episode, we're heading over to the Andes in South America to look at a horrifying fat-eating monster, the Pishtaco! How does this monster relate to Spanish conquistadors? What are the uses of human fat? Find out this week!
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For this week, we're looking at one of the most legendary beasts from Norse myth, Jörmungandr! How does this massive snake bring on Ragnarok? Why does Thor end up holding him as a cat? Find out this week!
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For this week's episode, we're heading over to the paradise that is the Caribbean to look at the spooky Soucouyant? How do these monsters relate to little old ladies and inheritance? What can you do to stop one? Find out this week!
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In this week's episode, we're heading over to Ancient Mesopotamia for the Bull of Heaven! How does this monster get associated with the star sign Taurus? Why was the fertility goddess Ishtar so obsessed with releasing it? Find out this week!
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In this week's episode, we're heading over to Brazil and the Amazon to look at a creature well known throughout the region - the Encantado. How can you find one amongst normal humans? How has it become a scapegoat for illegitimate babies? Find out this week!
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For this week's episode, we're heading over to three countries in Europe - join us in Belgium, Germany and Holland for the ghostly Bokkenrijders! How can you become one if you wanted to? How do these monsters compare to the real pillaging crews around this area at the same time? Find out this week!
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In this week's episode, we're looking at the legendary water horse, the Hippocampus! How does Achilles' mum get her hands on one of these? Why would one save you from drowning? Find out this week!
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For this week's episode, we're heading over to Canada for the first time to look at the wonderful and pretty ugly cryptid - the Mugwump! How does this monster get mixed up with big sturgeon? How does it link to politics? Find out this week!
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Welcome to our 100th Episode! For this momentous occasion, join me in exploring the monsters involved in Heracles' labours - how were the Mares of Diomedes tamed? How can you make sure you kill a Hydra? Find out this week in a fun, different special!
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In this week's episode, we're looking at the wonderful Peri from Islamic and Persian folklore! Why do these fairies get excluded from paradise? How can you convince one to marry you? Find out this week!
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For this week's episode, we're heading back to Scandinavia to look at the wonderfully musical Fossegrimen! How does this monster teach you how to play the fiddle like a god? How are these linked to numerous other water spirits? Find out this week!
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For this week's monster, we're heading over to Sri Lanka for the first time and looking at the godly demon, the Maha Sona! How does this monster kill it's victims? Why does it have a dog's head? Find out this week!
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Welcome back! This week we're heading over to Romanian for a vampire-like demon, the Strigoi! How does a Romanian village still deal with this monster in the current day? How can you confirm a bald spot is caused by a Strigoi rather than normal baldness? Find out this week!
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Top o' the mornin' to ya and happy St Patrick's Day! We're looking at the Irish legend of the Leprechaun this week to celebrate all things Irish! How does this monster relate to Celtic goddesses and kings? Why can't you keep their pot o' gold? Find out this week!
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In this week’s episode, we’re looking at the wonderful Naga from Hindu and Buddhist folklore! How do these half-serpents hold up the world? Where can you find one in the great deep? Find out this week!
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For this week's episode, we're heading back over to Japan and looking at the terrible tale of the Inugami! How do these ghostly dogs link to Kitsune and the class system? How can you get one in the most horrendous way? Find out this week!
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Happy late Valentine's Day! This week we're heading over to Tanzania for the horrible sexual demon, the Popobawa! How does this monster relate to political discourse and mass hysteria? Could this be a mass seen sleep paralysis? Find out this week!
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For this week, we're looking at a true legendary Greek monster, the Minotaur! How did this monster come to be? Why are we still so in love with this monster from one myth? Find out this week!
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For this week's episode, we're heading over to Ancient Peru for the slippery snake - the Yacumama! How does this monster relate to the Incans? How can you make it appear in the rivers you're trying to fish in? Find out this week!
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In this week's episode, we're looking at the Spanish, Portuguese and Latin American bogeyman, El Coco! Why does this monster snatch children from their beds? How does a medieval dragon and Saint George relate to the creation of this spirit? Find out this week!
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For this week's normal episode, we're heading over to the Slavic region of Europe for the forest guardian, the Leshy! How can you avoid catching the attention of this shapeshifting god figure? How does this link to Adam and Eve? Find out this Thursday!
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For this week's bonus episode (because I caught COVID and missed one!), we're looking at the creepy spirit from Jewish mythology, the Dybbuk! How does this ghostly spirit attach to you? How does it link to the European witch hunts? Find out this week!
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Happy New Year and New Season to you! We're kicking off 2023 with a new mythology that we've not covered before with the mystical Inmyeonjo from Korean mythology! How are they related to a legendary Buddhist bird? How did they divide the world in 2018? Find out this week!
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Happy Holidays! This week for the last episode of the year we're covering the legendary snow monsters, the Yeti! How can you tell the three types of Yeti apart? What was their DNA eventually linked to? Find out this week!
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For this week, we're looking at the legendary Slavic witch, Baba Yaga! How can you avoid getting eaten by this horrible woman of the forest? Why does her house have chicken legs? Find out this week!
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In this week's episode, we're getting chilly and looking at the holiday spirit in European folklore, Jack Frost! How does this spirit invoke the winter season? How can you tell he's been nearby? Find out this week!
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For this week's episode, make sure you're wary of bridges with the terrifying Trolls of Norse mythology and folklore! How can you scare a Troll off if it's after you? How have these monsters changed through the ages? Find out this week!
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In this week's episode, we're back in the Philippines for the wonderful but tricksy Engkantos! How do they kidnap the humans they grow fond of? How can you spot one in a crowd? Find out this week!
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For this week, we're heading over to Ancient Persia for the wonderful Karkadann! What are the key differences between this monster and the European Unicorn? Why can't they just call it a rhino? Find out this week!
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In this week's episode, we're looking at the wonderful Thunderbird from Native American folklore! How can you make sure not to get on this legendary bird's bad side? Are they modern pterodactyls? Find out this week!
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For this episode, we're doing something really different and looking at the deity, Santa Muerte from Mexican folklore! How does this goddess link to Aztec mythology and the Catholic Church? Why is she revered within the cartel and prison communities? Find out this week!
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Happy Halloween! For this year's special, we're looking at the legendary Werewolves from European mythology! How can you take out these almost immortal and impervious monsters? How does a middle ages condition prove that you are one? Find out this week!
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For this week's episode, we're looking at the wonderful Tanuki from Japanese mythology! How does this monster use its testicles? How are they related to the also legendary Kitsune? Find out this week!
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For this week's episode, we're looking at a horrible cryptid, the Pope Lick Monster from Kentucky, USA. How does this monster convince people to throw themselves in front of trains? How does the park it's located in contribute to the legend? Find out this week!
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Welcome back! We're kicking off Q4 of the podcast with a fantastic first, and a French monster at that - the Gargoyle! How are these monsters used as functional architecture in Europe? How can one of them kill you with a single touch? Find out this week!
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For this week, we're heading back over to China in time for the Moon Festival, and looking at the fantastic cult legend, Wukong, the Monkey King. How did this monkey come to be from wind and rocks on a mountain? How did manage to annoy the Jade Emperor into submission? Find out this week!
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In this week's episode, we're looking at the legendary African cryptid of the Congo, the Mokele Mbembe! How does this monster link to Nessie? And how are Germans the leading authors on this monster? Find out this week!
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In this week's episode, just in time for the release of Rings of Power - we're looking at the beautiful and elegant Elves from Norse mythology! How many types of Elves are there? Why did the people in Middle-Age England think they could shoot projectiles of illness? Find out this week!
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For this week's episode, we're looking into the legendary Dwarves from Norse mythology! How did these beings get linked with death through their creation? How can you make sure you're not rude to one? Find out this week!
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In this episode, we're looking at the legendary Fēng from Chinese mythology! How does this monster link to an embarrassing reveal of a sex toy on Chinese television? Why is this monster so hard to find information about? Find out this week!
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Welcome to Myth Monsters - we're a bite sized podcast about mythology and folklore's monsters! From Hydras to Skinwalkers, from Yeti to Hobbits - we're here to cover them all with current entertainment content references and fun jokes! Join us every Thursday for a new monster episode!
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For this week's episode, we're looking at the legendary cryptid, the Jackalope from US cryptozoology! How does this monster link to cowboys harmonising? And how can you stop your pet rabbit from turning into one? Find out this week!
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For this week's episode, we're heading back over to Japan for the legendary Buddhist warriors, the Tengu! How are these involved in two different languages, cultures, and religions? How can you avoid their wrath? Find out this week!
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For this week's episode, we're going east to Mongolia for the first time ever and looking at the legendary cryptid, the Mongolian Death Worm! How big do these monsters get? How can you find them in the desert? Find out this week!
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For this week's episode, we're avoiding the UK heatwave byu heading over to the Arctic waters of Canada and Alaska with the Inuit myth of the Qalupalik! How can you tell this monster is coming to get you beneath the icy waves? How does this link back to the British invasion of the US? Find out this week!
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For this week's episode, we're looking into Religious mythology once again, and looking at the horrifying looking Seraphim from Biblical and Islamic folklore. Where do the Seraphim fall in the Angel hierarchy of each of these three religions? How can you tell this angel from the rest? Find out in this episode!
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"You know, I really wish I had a garden where I could put a couple of human statues."
For this week, we're heading over to Europe and looking at the wonderful Gnome from European mythology and folklore! What are the different types of Gnome? Why do we keep them in our gardens? Find out in this episode!
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For this week's episode, we're heading back over to the Norse mythos for the first time in a little while and looking at the creepy Draugr! How can you get this monster back in it's grave? How are they linked to good ol' England? Find out this week!
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For this week's episode, we're heading back over to the Philippines for the fantastic tree dwelling Kapre! How does this monster link to colonialism in the Philippines? How can you tell one is nearby? Find out this week!
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For this week's episode, we're going back over to the USA for a creepy urban legend, the Black-Eyed Children. How do these monsters reflect the societal change of childhood from the 1800's? How can you make sure these scary kids don't get into your car? Find out this week!
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For this week's episode, we're heading into the fantasy world of Tolkien - and looking at the brutish Orcs from (technically) English folklore. How do these monsters represent real life racism from Tolkien's era? How has the description of them changed over the years? Find out this week!
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In this week's episode, we're looking at the Three Witches of Auckland Domain from New Zealand/Maori mythology and folklore. How does this ghost story link to the European colonisation of New Zealand? What do these witches really embody in the statues of them? Find out this episode!!
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For this week's episode, we're heading over to Chile and Argentina for the Mapuche monster, El Cuero. How is this monster linked to cows, stingrays and extinct sea scorpions? How can you make sure not to get engulfed in its barbed body? Find out this week!
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For this week's episode, we're heading back to Europe to look at the terrifying Ogre! How are these monsters linked to Biblical mythology? How often were they even mentioned in folklore before Shrek? Find out this week!
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In this week's episode, we're looking at a monster from Biblical mythology, the Nephilim! How do these creatures link back to Adam and Eve? Can you kill a Nephilim? Find out this week!
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Come be part of my world this week as we explore the wonderful Mermaids from basically world mythology? How did fisherman mistake manatees for them back in the day? Is the Starbucks logo a mermaid or a siren, or something else entirely? Find out this week!
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Come back to Ancient Persia with me in this week's episode, as we're looking at the terrifying Manticore! How did you (attempt) to kill this monster? How has it been linked to the Greeks? Find out this week!
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For this week's episode, we're heading back over to the Americas for the horrifying Wendigo! How was this monster created? How could you stop it's ice cold heart? Find out this week!
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In this week's episode we're heading to South Africa and looking at the horrible Tokoloshe from Zulu mythology. Why do South Africans keep their beds up off the floor? How do these horrible monsters manifest in dreams? Find out this week!
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In this week's episode, we're covering the awe-inspiring Kitsune from Japanese mythology! How many different types are there of this monster? How does this link to the ideal Japanese beauty standard? Find out in this one!
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For this week's episode, we're heading back over to ol' Blighty and looking at the horrifying Black Annis. How is this monster linked to a nun in the 18th century? How can you stop her from stealing your skin? Find out this week!
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For this week's episode, come find out about the amazing undead ladies of the Norse underworld, the Valkyries! Why are they linked to the underworld? How do the Vikings get to their place of rest? Find out in this week's podcast!
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Tune into this week to hear all about the horrifying Harpies from Greek mythology! How did this monster get turned into a misogynistic insult? What did the Harpies do for the Gods? Find out this week!
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For this week's episode - we're heading back over to Ancient Egypt to look at the fiercesome goddess of the Underworld and Devourer of Hearts, Ammit. What Egyptian creatures is this monster made up of? How is she linked to the underworld? Find out this week!
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Happy Valentines Day! We're looking at one of the sexier demons in mythology this week, and delving into the world of the Succubus from religious mythology! How did these demons convince men to sleep with them? Why are they associated with sleep paralysis? Find out this week!
NOTE: This episode, whilst not including swears - does obviously contain explicit material in regards to this monster's MO. I've not formally marked it as explicit on the podcast - but I would advise parental permission before listening if under 18.
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In this week's episode, we're looking at another incredible monster who is absolutely legendary, you might have guessed it - but it's the Loch Ness Monster from Scottish folklore! What else swims around in the black depths of the deepest Loch in the UK? What could Nessie possibly be? Find out in this week's podcast!
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In this week's episode, we're looking at the legendary Phoenix from Greek mythology! How do these amazing firebirds get their name? How are they linked to two other legendary birds? Find out this week!
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In this week's episode, we're looking at the terrifying ghost of the Kuri from British folklore and mythology. How could you stop this ghost from dragging you to hell? How could you tell that you were going to meet one? Find out this week!
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In this episode, we're focusing on the legendary cryptid Slenderman from American cryptozoology! How did this cryptid end up in folklore in the first place? How does it haunt it's victims into madness? Find out this week!
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For this week's episode, we're heading over to Malaysia for the first time and looking at the terrifying Penanggalan! What do these horrible monsters hunt for in the dead of night, and attempt to hide during the day? How can you catch one and stop it from catching anyone else? Find out in this chapter!
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We're heading back to Arabia and looking at the legendary Islamic mythology icon, the Jinn, otherwise known as Genies. What type of Jinn will help you in a battle if they find you worthy? How is this related to the story of Lucifer and the creation of Hell in the Bible and Quran? Find out this week!
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Happy Holidays! For this special, we're coming back over to Europe and looking into the terrifying Krampus from Germanic mythology. What does Krampus do with naughty children in the festive season? How do Germany and Austria still celebrate Krampusnacht to this day every year? Find out who's naughty or nice this week on the last episode of the year!
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For this week - we're staying over in the east to look at the legendary Oni from Japanese mythology! How are these used to ward off evil spirits? What's the best way to defeat an Oni? Find out in this episode!
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For this week's episode, we're heading over to China to look at the beloved Moon Rabbit! How is the Chinese goddess of the moon linked to this amazing creature? Why is it linked to a delicious Chinese autumn delicacy? Find out this week!
NOTE: Published on Sunday due to ill health - sorry!
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In this week's episode, we're heading over to Arabic mythology with the terrifying and legendary bird, the Roc! Where did these massive birds make their nests? Which legendary story hero gets lifted off and saved by one? Find out this week!
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In this week's episode, we're looking at another new mythology! We're looking at the terrifying Horsemen of the Apocalypse from Biblical myth! How are these four linked to the Roman civilisation? Who summons them? Find out in this episode!
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For this week, we're sticking around in the cold and heading over to Greenland and Canada for the bloodthirsty Adlet from Inuit mythology! How did the Inuit people link Europeans to dogs? How did the first Adlet come to be? Find out this week!
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Find out more about the terrifying Skinwalkers from Native American mythology in this week's episode? How would you be able to point out a Skinwalker? What beasts can they shapeshift into? Come join us and find out!
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For this week's episode, we're back over in Ancient Greece for the terrifying Hydra! How does the constellation for Cancer link to Hydras? How did the mighty hero Heracles defeat the monster, and why didn't it help him out? Find out this week!!
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Happy Halloween! For this special episode, we're looking at Vampires from European mythology! How can you get turned into a vampire? How does Dracula get ingrained into our history and modern day culture? Find out in this extra special spooky special!
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In this week's episode, we're heading back over to the Americas and looking at the legendary cryptid, the Chupacabra! How can you tell this fiercesome hound has attacked your livestock? How are they linked to the fall out of Puerto Rico and the USA? Find out today!
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We're heading down to Ancient Egypt for the first time! I can't believe it - this week we're looking at the Bennu bird. How is this bird related to the Greek myth of the Phoenix? How do the Egyptians believe the world was created? Find out this week!
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We're back! And with this episode, we're looking at the elusive Sigbin from Philippine mythology! How does this creature suck blood from it's victims? (hint: it's not the usual way) How can you tell it's nearby? Find out this week!
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This week, we're heading over to the outback and looking at the fiercesome Yowie from Aboriginal Australian mythology! How are these creatures similar to the American Sasquatch and the Asian Yeti? Who are the three professional Yowie hunters and how big is the bounty in 2021? Find out in this week's episode!
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For this week's episode, we're heading back over to the UK to look at the fabulous national animal of Scotland. the Unicorn! How can you capture one of these majestic magical horses? Why are the English and Scottish fighting about Unicorns and lions in their Royal crest? Find out this week on Myth Monsters!
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In this week's episode, we're heading back over to Greece to look at this terrible twosome, Scylla and Charybdis! How does the term between a rock and a hard place come from these two mythical monsters? Why are these two put in the same podcast in the first place? Find out in this week's episode!
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For this week's episode, we're doing things a little differently and looking at a ghostly folktale that may, or may not even be a thing! Yes, you heard it here - we're looking at Bloody Mary from English folklore this week. How does this apparition relate to King Henry VIII? Why do kids like to summon her in their bathrooms at sleepovers? Find out this episode!
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In this week's episode, we're staying in Scandinavia to look at the fearsome Jötunn from Norse mythology. How does one of these ice giants end up as one of Marvel's best villains? How did one Jötunn create seven of the nine Norse realms? Find out this week!
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For this week's episode, we're popping back over to Europe for the water-dwelling shapeshifter, the Nixie, or Nokken, if you like, from Germanic and Scandinavian mythology! How do these creatures enchant humans into the water? What links these creatures to the Disney movie, Frozen 2? Find out in this week's podcast!
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We're heading back over to Japan for this week's episode and looking at the wonderfully strange Kappa from Japanese mythology! How do you defeat a Kappa in a sumo-wrestling match? What have farts got to do with this ancient monster? Find out in this week's podcast!
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This week we're heading over to Ireland to look at the ghostly Banshee of Celtic mythology! How are these ghoulish ladies linked to an ancient Irish mourning tradition? How can you get a Banshee attached to your own family? Find out in this week's episode!
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This week we're heading down to South Africa to look at the intimidating Grootslang from Afrikaans mythology! How does a snake and an elephant get mixed together? How would a diamond get you out of their cave lair? With a guest intro from resident South African, Ryan Oakes, join us this week to find out more!
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In today's episode we're heading east over to the Philippines to look at the horrifying Manananggal from Filipino mythology! How does this viscera-sucking monster link to the Spanish colonisation of the Philippines? How do you banish this terrifying vampire from your window sill and stop it from sucking out your liver? With a guest intro from resident Filipino, Dominique La Victoria, join us this week to find out more!
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This week we're going down to Australia for the mysterious Bunyip from Aboriginal mythology! How does this swampy creature link to prehistoric marsupials? Why did the Prime Minister of Australia use Bunyip as an insult in the 90's? With a guest intro from resident Australian, Jakob Herø Hansen, join us this week to find out more!
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In this week's episode, we're over in China to look at the legendary Nian. How did this fearsome beast create Chinese New Year traditions? What can you use to scare it off? Find out this week on Myth Monsters!
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In this week's episode, we're slithering over to Greece to look at the venomous Basilisks from European mythology! How are these linked to the fiercesome Cockatrice? What are the two things that can kill a Basilisk? Find out this week on Myth Monsters!
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This week we're looking at the seductive Sirens from Greek mythology! What links these creatures of the shoreline to the abduction of the Spring goddess Persephone? How did they change from half-birds, half women to half-fish, half women? Find out on today's episode!
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This week we're heading back into European mythology with the Wild Hunt! Who leads this ghostly band of the dead? How are they linked to Odin, King Arthur and Charlemagne? Find out this week!
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In this week's episode, we're looking at the legendary Kraken from Norse mythology! Have these really washed up on beaches across Europe? Are these still listed as a mythical creature or do they really exist? Find out this week on Myth Monsters!
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In today's episode, we're looking at the legendary Centaurs from Greek mythology! What do these half-horse, half-human have to do with the creation of clouds? How did Centaurs cause the death of the hero Heracles? Find out in this episode!
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We're heading over to Mexico and South America this week to look at the ghostly La Llorona! What do this phantom and the fall of the Aztec empire have in common? Why does she specifically go after children and adulterous men? Find out in this week's episode!
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We're looking at the sweet romantic seal creatures Selkies, from Scottish and Scandinavian mythology. Why would a Selkie come and love a human onshore? How is the Connelly surname linked to these wonderful monsters of the sea? Find out in this week's episode!
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In this week's episode we're looking at the legendary Mothman, who has lurked around the US since the 60's. What do Batman and this cryptid have in common? Find out in this episode of Myth Monsters!
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In this week's episode we're looking at two European folklore creatures; Changelings and Botchlings. How do you link the cute idea of Changelings to child abuse in the 1800's? Why do horrific Botchlings hunt pregnant women and their unborn babies? Find out in this episode!
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This week we're delving into the history of sleep paralysis in myth and how people thought they were actually demons trying to kill you in your sleep. We're covering a whole bunch of mythologies in this one, from Finnish to Zimbabwean, from Greek to Chinese - so grab a hot choccy milk and get ready for me to give you nightmares in this episode.
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We're looking at the fearsome half-woman, half-spiders of Japanese mythology - the Jorōgumo. We'll talk about how these scary ladies enticed men to jump into waterfalls, what spiders they're related to in the real world and how you can avoid being captured by one of these terrifying creatures. Find out about these entangling monsters in this week's episode!
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Come explore the ponds and rivers of Scotland with these mythical demon horses - Kelpies. How do you capture one and use it to build a castle? Find out in this episode!
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Welcome to Myth Monsters - we're a bite sized podcast about mythology and folklore's monsters! From Hydras to Skinwalkers, from Yeti to Hobbits - we're here to cover them all with current entertainment content references and fun jokes! Join us every Thursday at 4pm for a new cryptid!
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We're talking about the infamous American folklore legend - the Jersey Devil. How are Benjamin Franklin, an astrologer and the Jersey Devil linked? Well I guess you're about to find out!
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Come and learn about the Gorgons of Greek mythology with me - I'll be telling you all about Stheno, Euryale and Medusa and how they became the fierce threesome we know today.
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