Myth Monsters

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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

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What is Myth Monsters about?

Myth Monsters is a bite-sized podcast on just your favourite monsters, cryptids and folklore beasts from global culture and society, not the stories that they exist within. On this show, we cover descriptions, origins, etymology, real life explanations and modern media recommendation as to where you can get more content from these famous monsters. Myth Monsters endeavours to represent as many cultures and places around the world as we can, so that everyone can call a monster theirs (in a respectful way!).

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Top 10 Myth Monsters Episodes

Goodpods has curated a list of the 10 best Myth Monsters episodes, ranked by the number of listens and likes each episode have garnered from our listeners. If you are listening to Myth Monsters for the first time, there's no better place to start than with one of these standout episodes. If you are a fan of the show, vote for your favorite Myth Monsters episode by adding your comments to the episode page.

Davy Jones

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08/24/23 • 20 min

In this week's episode, we're heading out to the seven seas for the nautical legend of Davy Jones! How does this monster relate to a pub owner in England back in the 1700's? What really is Davy Jones' Locker? Find out this week!

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Shayatin

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06/29/23 • 18 min

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 the right path? How can you catch one if you find one stalking you? Find out this week!

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Hippocampus

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05/11/23 • 17 min

In this week's episode, we're looking at the legendary water horse, the Hippocampus! How does Achilles' mum get her hands on one of these? Why would one save you from drowning? Find out this week!

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Phoenix

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02/03/22 • 16 min

In this week's episode, we're looking at the legendary Phoenix from Greek mythology! How do these amazing firebirds get their name? How are they linked to two other legendary birds? Find out this week!

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Ammit

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02/24/22 • 13 min

For this week's episode - we're heading back over to Ancient Egypt to look at the fiercesome goddess of the Underworld and Devourer of Hearts, Ammit. What Egyptian creatures is this monster made up of? How is she linked to the underworld? Find out this week!

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Fossegrimen

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04/13/23 • 14 min

For this week's episode, we're heading back to Scandinavia to look at the wonderfully musical Fossegrimen! How does this monster teach you how to play the fiddle like a god? How are these linked to numerous other water spirits? Find out this week!

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Encantado

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05/25/23 • 19 min

In this week's episode, we're heading over to Brazil and the Amazon to look at a creature well known throughout the region - the Encantado. How can you find one amongst normal humans? How has it become a scapegoat for illegitimate babies? Find out this week!

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Gorgons

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03/25/21 • 16 min

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.

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Maha Sona

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04/06/23 • 14 min

For this week's monster, we're heading over to Sri Lanka for the first time and looking at the godly demon, the Maha Sona! How does this monster kill it's victims? Why does it have a dog's head? Find out this week!

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Draugr

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06/30/22 • 14 min

For this week's episode, we're heading back over to the Norse mythos for the first time in a little while and looking at the creepy Draugr! How can you get this monster back in it's grave? How are they linked to good ol' England? Find out this week!

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FAQ

How many episodes does Myth Monsters have?

Myth Monsters currently has 168 episodes available.

What topics does Myth Monsters cover?

The podcast is about Myth, Folklore, Monsters, Culture, Podcasts, Philosophy, Society & Culture, History and Mythology.

What is the most popular episode on Myth Monsters?

The episode title 'Davy Jones' is the most popular.

What is the average episode length on Myth Monsters?

The average episode length on Myth Monsters is 19 minutes.

How often are episodes of Myth Monsters released?

Episodes of Myth Monsters are typically released every 7 days.

When was the first episode of Myth Monsters?

The first episode of Myth Monsters was released on Mar 25, 2021.

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Comments

Elissa Silsbury

@esi

Jun 25

Informative, well researched, wonderfully presented with humour and quirky insights that make this show my current favourite! Rating this 10 out of 5 stars!!

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walt holbrook

@Greybeard

Feb 5

Glad I stumbled upon this podcast! Very interesting and great subject matter. Well thought out perfectly told!

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Zack

@zack

Feb 4

Simply Delightful…that’s how I think of Erin and this podcast. Quick in-depth episodes packed full of info on Monsters, their mythos and how they may still connect to modern day. Give this series a listen. Erin is a treasure of a host and I can’t wait to hear more from her.

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