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
190 episodes
Ijiraq
In this week's episode, we're heading up to Canada and the Arctic circle for another child-napping monster, the Ijiraq from Inuit mythology is our monster this time! How can you tell this isn't a normal guy? Why do Inuit parents tell their kids...
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Season 5
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Episode 21
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18:31
Chimaera
In this week's episode, we're going back to my favourite place in mythology, to Ancient Greece and Rome to look at the legendary Chimaera! How many creatures is this monster made out of? What hero defeated them? Find out this week!
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Season 5
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Episode 20
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20:18
Sharabha
For this week, we're not going anywhere specific, but to a faith instead. We're heading over to Hindu mythology and religion to look at the epic Avatar of Shiva, Sharabha! Why was this being created? When would you possibly invoke its wrath? Fi...
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Season 5
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Episode 19
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19:48
Demogorgon
Happy Stranger Things Day! To celebrate the final season coming out, we're heading over to Hawkins for the epic monster, the Demogorgon! How do these monsters come to be? How do you defeat one? Find out this week!
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Season 5
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Episode 18
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27:21
Inkanyamba
In this week's episode, we're going over to South Africa for an epic Zulu monster, the Inkanyamba! What happens when you look this monster in the eye? Why is it considered a storm-bringer? Find out this week!
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Season 5
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Episode 17
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18:16
Feldgeister
We're heading over to Germany this week for a collection of monsters under one name, the field-haunting Feldgeister! How many different variants of this monster are there? How can you ensure you have a great harvest alongside them? Find out thi...
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Season 5
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Episode 16
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21:38
Tiyanak
For this week's episode, we're zooming on over to the Philippines for a horrendous vampiric demon-baby, the Tiyanak! How do you help them pass over? Who are their main victim? Find out this week!
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Season 5
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Episode 15
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20:13
Dhampir
In this week's episode, we're heading over to Eastern Europe for a bit of Balkan mythology! How can you tell a Dhampir from a normal Vampire? How can you get rid of one? Find out this week!
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Season 5
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Episode 14
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20:06
Zombies - Halloween Special
Happy Halloween! We're back from a short hiatus for our epic Halloween special on our favourite brain-munching monsters from world mythology, the Zombie! How do these monsters relate to slavery? How can you avoid being on the wrong end and gett...
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Season 5
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Episode 13
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36:30
Blue Mountains Panther
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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Season 5
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Episode 12
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22:31
Curupira
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 bi...
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Season 5
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Episode 11
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21:16
Fylgja
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...
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Season 5
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Episode 10
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24:14
Qilin & Kirin
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 respec...
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Season 5
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Episode 9
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21:57
Fresno Nightcrawlers
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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Season 5
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Episode 8
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21:20
Cŵn Annwn
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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Season 5
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Episode 7
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24:00
Rusalka
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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Season 5
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Episode 6
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24:24
Dryad
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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Season 5
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Episode 5
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23:40
Anansi
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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Season 5
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Episode 4
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22:43
Rokurokubi
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 ...
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Season 5
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Episode 3
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21:19
Wolpertinger
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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Season 5
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Episode 2
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18:15
Cthulhu
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 slumbe...
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Season 5
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Episode 1
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24:49
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
