Myth Monsters
A bite sized look into the monsters of global folklore, cryptozoology and mythology with your host, Erin. Jump in and learn about your favourite monsters from Gorgons to Kelpies, to Wendigos to Bigfoot. Stay spooky every Thursday with a new episode with a new monster from another culture. Get in touch on Twitter at @mythmonsterspod
Episodes
169 episodes
Dragons - Halloween Special
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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Season 4
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Episode 37
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39:36
The Hook
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 o...
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Season 4
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Episode 36
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23:10
Ifrit
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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Season 4
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Episode 35
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18:54
Duende
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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Season 4
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Episode 34
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22:34
Golem
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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Season 4
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Episode 33
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21:08
Patasola
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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Season 4
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Episode 32
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18:41
Hobbits
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...
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Season 4
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Episode 31
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24:19
Yuki-onna
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 ou...
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Season 4
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Episode 30
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21:56
Morowa Dziewica
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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Season 4
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Episode 29
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23:51
Garmr
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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Season 4
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Episode 28
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20:27
Tatzelwurm
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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Season 4
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Episode 27
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19:02
Jiangshi
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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Season 4
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Episode 26
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19:43
Apep
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 h...
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Season 4
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Episode 25
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21:07
Cadejo
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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Season 4
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Episode 24
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23:12
Flatwoods Monster
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 ou...
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Season 4
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Episode 23
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21:35
Ningen
For this week's episode, we're going to Japan for a creepy and rare sea cryptid, the Ningen! How does this monster relate to the whaling restrictions? What happens if you find one? Find out this week!
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Season 4
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Episode 22
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24:53
Angels
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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Season 4
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Episode 21
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20:45
Krahang & Krasue
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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Season 4
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Episode 20
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23:28
Menehune
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?...
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Season 4
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Episode 19
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20:35
Anzû
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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Season 4
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Episode 18
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18:20
Questing Beast
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...
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Season 4
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Episode 17
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20:51
Spriggans
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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Season 4
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Episode 16
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20:28
Tikbalang
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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Season 4
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Episode 15
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19:36
