Myth Monsters
158 episodes - English - Latest episode: 2 days ago - ★★★★★ - 23 ratingsA 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
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Selkies
May 13, 2021 14:00 - 18 minutes - 12.4 MBSend us a Text Message. 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! Support the Show. You can find us on - Myth Monsters Website: https://mythmonsters.co.uk Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5RPGDjM... Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast... Google Podcas...
Mothman
May 06, 2021 14:00 - 19 minutes - 13.2 MBSend us a Text Message. 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! Petition link here - https://www.change.org/p/west-virginia-state-senate-change-every-confederate-statue-to-a-mothman-statue Support the Show. You can find us on - Myth Monsters Website: https://mythmonsters.co.uk Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5RPGDjM... Appl...
Changelings & Botchlings
April 29, 2021 14:00 - 16 minutes - 11.5 MBSend us a Text Message. 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! Support the Show. You can find us on - Myth Monsters Website: https://mythmonsters.co.uk Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5RPGDjM... Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast......
Night Hags
April 22, 2021 14:00 - 21 minutes - 14.5 MBSend us a Text Message. 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. Support the Show. You can find us on - Myth Monsters Website: https://mythmonsters.co.uk Spotify: https://open.spotify.co...
Jorōgumo
April 15, 2021 14:00 - 17 minutes - 11.8 MBSend us a Text Message. 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! Support the Show. You can find us on - Myth Monsters Website: https://mythmonsters.co.uk Spotify: https://ope...
Kelpies
April 08, 2021 15:00 - 15 minutes - 10.4 MBSend us a Text Message. 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! Support the Show. You can find us on - Myth Monsters Website: https://mythmonsters.co.uk Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5RPGDjM... Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast... Google Podcasts: ...
The Jersey Devil
April 01, 2021 15:00 - 16 minutes - 11.2 MBSend us a Text Message. 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! Support the Show. You can find us on - Myth Monsters Website: https://mythmonsters.co.uk Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5RPGDjM... Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast... Google Podcasts: ...
Gorgons
March 25, 2021 16:00 - 16 minutes - 11.7 MBSend us a Text Message. It's our first episode - how exciting! 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. Support the Show. You can find us on - Myth Monsters Website: https://mythmonsters.co.uk Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5RPGDjM... Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast... Google Podcasts: ...