Mythology & Fiction Explained

Today we explore five legends & cryptids from Britain. The terrible swamp hag Jenny Greenteeth, the brave giant slaying Jack, the terror Black Annis, the fiendish Black Shuck and the mysterious Hairy Hands. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today we take a look at 5 festive legends including, Gryla, the Yule Cat, the Yule Lads, Befana and the Kallikantzaros. From Iceland we have the terrible child eating troll Gryla, her pet cat the Yule Cat which stalks the snowy countryside looking for those who were unfortunate enough to not receive any new clothing during Christmas. Lastly we have her 13 sons, the Yule Lads. Who arrive in town one at a time each night from the December 12th until Christmas Eve. These pranksters wreak havoc and ensure that little peace and rest will be had. In Italy they tell stories of an old woman called Befena who rides a broomstick and delivers presents to children. In Greece and the Balkans exist the Kallikantzaroi who spend most of the year underground trying to destroy the tree of life. However during the twelves days of Christmas they surface to cause havoc which allows the tree of life time to regenerate. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today we take a look at some of the creatures that may feature in the second season of the Witcher as well as some we have already seen. We also explore some of the folklore influences behind these creatures. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today we continue our Strange & Terrifying creature series with 6 figures from Native American Folklore. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today Mythology & Fiction Explained explores the concept of the seven archangels. Who they were and what they represent. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Discover the terrifying allure of the Leviathan, a massive sea monster woven into various mythologies worldwide. Unpack its multifaceted origins, from Greek and Norse tales to Christian symbolism, where it's often linked to sin and chaos. Dive into its representation as a gateway to hell and see how it parallels with figures like Tiamat from Babylonian lore. This exploration reveals how this mythical creature has captivated humanity's imagination across cultures and time.

Today we travel to North America, a region that has hundreds of strange and unique creatures. The five creatures or Cryptids we will be focusing on today are, Bigfoot, Devil Dogs, the Beast of Busco, the Loveland Frog and the Flatwoods Monster. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today we take a look at the many strange creatures and legends that are native to Sweden. These creatures include the Draugr, Skogsraet, Myling, Nacken, Mara, Trollcat and Vittra. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today we take a look at how angels were described in various religious texts and they look nothing like you'd expect, unless you imagined nightmarish Lovecraftian beings. These figures include the Seraphim, Cherubim, Ophanim and the Virtues. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today we finally take a look at Ovid's Metamorphoses a selection of cautionary transformation tales. Some of the figures we'll be taking a look at today include Calisto, Arachne, Pygmalion, Daedalus & Icarus and Battus. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices