Mythical Monsters
180 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 1 year ago - ★★★★★ - 951 ratingsTravel the world in search of the strangest and most powerful creatures from myth and legend. These beasts are alternately beautiful and ferocious, seductive and sadistic. But no matter what form they take, they tell a story about their culture as only a monster can. Mythical Monsters is a Spotify Original from Parcast.
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Succubus
April 06, 2020 07:01 - 54 minutesPrevalent in medieval European folklore, the Succubus is a demonic entity that assumes a female form and seduces men as they sleep. She was said to drain her victims of vitality, bringing fatigue, mental illness, and even death. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Scylla & Charybdis
March 30, 2020 07:01 - 48 minutesThey were two sea monsters from Greek mythology that represented real-life hazards in the Strait of Messina. One was a jagged, rocky cliff wall, and the other, a deadly whirlpool. Greek sailors who tried to pass through the strait found themselves caught between a rock and a hard place...literally. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Parcast Classic: Ogre
March 23, 2020 07:01 - 49 minutesDue to the unfortunate spread of COVID-19, Parcast has decided to halt recording for the time-being. This is a precautionary measure taken to ensure the safety of our hosts and staff. In the meantime, we're excited to share one of our classic episodes that we know you'll enjoy! He’s not the loveable guy you’re used to seeing in animated films: These 12th century monsters were usually depicted as large, hideous, man-like beings that ate humans—especially infants and children. Learn more about...
Mermaids
March 16, 2020 07:01 - 47 minutesThey’re one of history's most pervasive mythological creatures, appearing in the folklore of cultures from around the world. From the temples of Ancient Assyria to the epic poems of Ancient Greece, mermaids have endured the test of time to make a big splash in pop culture. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Banshee
March 09, 2020 07:01 - 44 minutesKnown as the “Irish harbinger of death,” this female fairy appears before the death of members of the oldest families of Ireland. If the Banshee appears to you, it means that before the day is over, some unlucky soul will perish. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Lamia
March 02, 2020 08:01 - 50 minutesBefore Lamia was a monster, she was a queen. Her children were sired by Zeus, and her life was perfect. But then, Hera, the queen of the gods, became jealous. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Yumboes
February 24, 2020 08:01 - 45 minutesPearly white and standing no more than two feet tall, Yumboes have been described as Senegal’s Wolof counterpart to the European fairy. Unlike fairies, however, Yumboes are the chosen form of the spirits of the dead, who haunt the hills of the woodland savannah. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Inkanyamba
February 17, 2020 08:01 - 41 minutesFor years, Zulu people living near Howick Falls in South Africa have reported encounters with the Inkanyamba—a giant water-dwelling serpent with a horse-like head. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Grootslang
February 10, 2020 08:01 - 44 minutesIt’s a legendary creature said to live in the Richtersveld, a desert region of South Africa. Was the Grootslang an abomination from the dawn of the Earth, or a mythological warning against the dangers of man’s greed? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Kongamato
February 03, 2020 08:01 - 41 minutesThe Kongamato is a legendary winged creature first described by the Kaonde tribe of modern Zambia, formerly Northern Rhodesia. Sightings of the Kongamato have continued well into the 21st century, leading some cryptozoologists to believe that it might actually exist. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Narasimha
January 27, 2020 08:01 - 49 minutesIn Hindu Mythology, Narasimha was the fourth avatar of Lord Vishnu. Vishnu took the form of the half-lion, half-man to face the evil Asura Hiranyakashipu—adopting Narasimha’s fierce lion appearance to fight evil, injustice, and to protect the earth. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Draugr
January 20, 2020 08:01 - 50 minutesA walking corpse with inhuman strength and the power to change its shape and size, the Draugr was a true outcast. In death, it preyed upon the society it had scorned in life. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Ymir
January 13, 2020 08:01 - 45 minutesLong before the Vikings, before the first man, and even before the Gods, there was Ymir—a primordial giant who figures prominently in the Norse creation myth. As the first being to exist in Norse cosmology, Ymir gets to the very heart of their culture and belief system. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Nosferatu & Dracula
January 06, 2020 08:01 - 53 minutesVampires have sucked on our attention for centuries, thriving on our fears. But they reached a new height in 1897, when Irish author Bram Stoker published his novel, Dracula. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Chimaera
December 30, 2019 08:01 - 47 minutesIt had the head and body of a lion, as well as a goat’s head protruding from its back, and a long tail that ended in the head of a serpent. Chimaera is one of the most fearsome legendary beasts in the Greek pantheon. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
The Abominable Snowman
December 23, 2019 08:01 - 49 minutesAlso known as the Yeti, the Abominable Snowman has purportedly stalked the mountainous areas of Nepal, Tibet, and Bhutan for hundreds of years. Often reported, but never caught, the Yeti is the spirit of the harsh conditions of the Himalayas, where death is a constant companion. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jorōgumo
December 16, 2019 08:01 - 48 minutesAccording to Japanese legend, when a golden orb-weaver spider turns 400-years-old, it grows horrifically large and becomes capable of transforming into a beautiful woman known as the Jorōgumo. Their shape-shifting abilities enable them to lure young, virile men into their webs to devour. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Listen First! DOG TALES, A Parcast Original Series!
December 11, 2019 08:01 - 14 minutesThey’re four-legged, full of love and often times more like family than their nickname suggests. Parcast’s endearing original series, DOG TALES, tells the true stories of heroic canines that have gone above and beyond their “best friend” duties. Every Monday, embark on a new journey of courage, service, and unwavering sacrifice by our most loyal companions. Enjoy this exclusive clip from the first episode on Buddy the German Shepherd—America’s first seeing-eye guide dog. To finish this episo...
Tengu
December 09, 2019 08:01 - 55 minutesA powerful and mischievous shape-shifter from Japanese mythology, Tengu was known as a mythological trickster. Its depiction ranges from a fierce demonic dog in Chinese folklore to a modern half-man-half-bird creature that permeates Japanese art and ceremony. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Argus
December 02, 2019 08:01 - 49 minutesIn Greek mythology, Argus Panoptes was a giant with 100 eyes spread over his entire body. Unlike most of the giants, who rebelled against the gods, Argus was one of Queen Hera’s most loyal servants. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Medusa
November 25, 2019 08:01 - 56 minutesInstantly recognizable by her venomous snake hair, and for the ability to turn mortals to stone with a single glance, Medusa is one of the three Gorgon sisters and an iconic monster from Greek Mythology. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
The Qilin
November 18, 2019 08:01 - 49 minutesA chimeric beast from Chinese mythology—the Qilin has an appearance that ranges from resembling a unicorn to a dragon-headed, ox-tailed, tiger-bodied creature. But in all its forms, it is considered the lord of the four-footed creatures, and always a symbol of good things to come. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
The Basilisk
November 11, 2019 08:01 - 47 minutesBorn from an egg laid by two roosters—and hatched by a toad—Basilisks were hybrid monsters who terrorized ancient and medieval Europe with their deadly gaze and even deadlier breath. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Gargoyle
November 04, 2019 08:01 - 46 minutesDemonically possessed or merely architectural design? While they were believed in mythology to frighten away evil spirits, the idea of Gargoyles physically coming to life is a more recent notion. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
The Grim Reaper
October 28, 2019 07:01 - 58 minutesHooded and scythe-wielding, he walks the living world collecting the souls of the recently departed. Signifying death, the Grim Reaper is one of the most recognizable mythical figures in the western world. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Ogre
October 21, 2019 07:01 - 49 minutesNot the loveable guy you’re used to seeing in animated films...these 12th century monsters were usually depicted as large, hideous, man-like beings that ate humans—especially infants and children. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Tanuki
October 14, 2019 07:01 - 45 minutesA mythical shape-shifter? An evil raccoon dog? The Tanuki is one of Japan’s most famous fairy tale creatures, known for being a trickster god lurking in the woods. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
The Nemean Lion
October 07, 2019 07:01 - 54 minutesGreek mythology’s vicious monster with golden fur. Impervious to attack by mere mortals. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
The Kraken
September 30, 2019 07:01 - 45 minutesUnder the oceans of ancient Scandinavia lurked a monster that nobody quite understood. Was it a crab? A massive squid? An incredibly large starfish? One thing was certain, the beast had an incredible size and was a threat to all seafarers. Over time, it came to be known as the Kraken, and tales of its destructive tendencies spanned centuries. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Welcome to Mythical Monsters
September 20, 2019 17:58 - 2 minutesThe great heroes of myth are known throughout the world. Their deeds are legendary. But what would these champions be without obstacles in their path? Without monsters to challenge them… Dragons, sea serpents, giants, demons...they aren't merely foils to the hero. They are primal symbols reflecting ancient truths. The new Parcast original, Mythical Monsters, tells the stories of these beasts and asks what they represent to mankind. New episodes released every Monday. Learn more about your ad ...