Myth Monsters

And we're back! This week we're looking at an English monster that most people know, but not really - what is the Boggart really within folklore? How can you make sure to get rid of it from your house...

10 Aug 202319min

For this week, we're heading over to Italy for the unfortunate Monster of Ravenna! How does this monster link to Mermaid syndrome? How did it affect a territory battle in the Middle Ages? Find out thi...

27 Jul 202319min

For this week's episode, we're heading to a new mythos and location - the lovely New Zealand for a pretty territorial sea monster, the Taniwha! How can you differentiate these from sharks, whales and ...

20 Jul 202322min

For this week's monster, we're heading over to Japan for the terrifying urban legend, the Kuchisake-Onna! How does this monster link to beauty standards in East Asia? What can you do to stop her givin...

13 Jul 202319min

In this week's episode, we're heading over to Ancient Egypt to look at a weird hybrid monster, the Serpopard! How does this monster represent Pharaohs and royalty? How can you tell one has found it's ...

6 Jul 202317min

For this week's episode, we're looking at a monster, not from a place, but from a religion - the Shayatin from Islamic folklore! Just in time for Eid, how do these monsters try to tempt Muslims from t...

29 Jun 202318min

For this week's episode, we're heading over to the Andes in South America to look at a horrifying fat-eating monster, the Pishtaco! How does this monster relate to Spanish conquistadors? What are the ...

22 Jun 202321min

For this week, we're looking at one of the most legendary beasts from Norse myth, Jörmungandr! How does this massive snake bring on Ragnarok? Why does Thor end up holding him as a cat? Find out this w...

15 Jun 202321min