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
For this week's episode, we're heading back over to the Philippines for the fantastic tree dwelling Kapre! How does this monster link to colonialism in the Philippines? How can you tell one is nearby? Find out this week! Send us a text Support the show You can find us on: Myth Monsters Website Spotify Apple Podcasts GoodPods Amazon Music Social media: Twitter BlueSky Instagram Facebook TikTok...
For this week's episode, we're going back over to the USA for a creepy urban legend, the Black-Eyed Children. How do these monsters reflect the societal change of childhood from the 1800's? How can you make sure these scary kids don't get into your car? Find out this week! Send us a text Support the show You can find us on: Myth Monsters Website Spotify Apple Podcasts GoodPods Amazon Music Social media: Twitter BlueSky Instagram Facebook TikTok...
For this week's episode, we're heading into the fantasy world of Tolkien - and looking at the brutish Orcs from (technically) English folklore. How do these monsters represent real life racism from Tolkien's era? How has the description of them changed over the years? Find out this week! Send us a text Support the show You can find us on: Myth Monsters Website Spotify Apple Podcasts GoodPods Amazon Music Social media: Twitter BlueSky Instagram Facebook TikTok...
In this week's episode, we're looking at the Three Witches of Auckland Domain from New Zealand/Maori mythology and folklore. How does this ghost story link to the European colonisation of New Zealand? What do these witches really embody in the statues of them? Find out this episode!! Send us a text Support the show You can find us on: Myth Monsters Website Spotify Apple Podcasts GoodPods Amazon Music Social media: Twitter BlueSky Instagram Facebook TikTok...
For this week's episode, we're heading over to Chile and Argentina for the Mapuche monster, El Cuero. How is this monster linked to cows, stingrays and extinct sea scorpions? How can you make sure not to get engulfed in its barbed body? Find out this week! Send us a text Support the show You can find us on: Myth Monsters Website Spotify Apple Podcasts GoodPods Amazon Music Social media: Twitter BlueSky Instagram Facebook TikTok...
For this week's episode, we're heading back to Europe to look at the terrifying Ogre! How are these monsters linked to Biblical mythology? How often were they even mentioned in folklore before Shrek? Find out this week! Send us a text Support the show You can find us on: Myth Monsters Website Spotify Apple Podcasts GoodPods Amazon Music Social media: Twitter BlueSky Instagram Facebook TikTok...
In this week's episode, we're looking at a monster from Biblical mythology, the Nephilim! How do these creatures link back to Adam and Eve? Can you kill a Nephilim? Find out this week! Send us a text Support the show You can find us on: Myth Monsters Website Spotify Apple Podcasts GoodPods Amazon Music Social media: Twitter BlueSky Instagram Facebook TikTok...
Come be part of my world this week as we explore the wonderful Mermaids from basically world mythology? How did fisherman mistake manatees for them back in the day? Is the Starbucks logo a mermaid or a siren, or something else entirely? Find out this week! Send us a text Support the show You can find us on: Myth Monsters Website Spotify Apple Podcasts GoodPods Amazon Music Social media: Twitter BlueSky Instagram Facebook TikTok...
Come back to Ancient Persia with me in this week's episode, as we're looking at the terrifying Manticore! How did you (attempt) to kill this monster? How has it been linked to the Greeks? Find out this week! Send us a text Support the show You can find us on: Myth Monsters Website Spotify Apple Podcasts GoodPods Amazon Music Social media: Twitter BlueSky Instagram Facebook TikTok...
For this week's episode, we're heading back over to the Americas for the horrifying Wendigo! How was this monster created? How could you stop it's ice cold heart? Find out this week! Send us a text Support the show You can find us on: Myth Monsters Website Spotify Apple Podcasts GoodPods Amazon Music Social media: Twitter BlueSky Instagram Facebook TikTok...
In this week's episode we're heading to South Africa and looking at the horrible Tokoloshe from Zulu mythology. Why do South Africans keep their beds up off the floor? How do these horrible monsters manifest in dreams? Find out this week! Send us a text Support the show You can find us on: Myth Monsters Website Spotify Apple Podcasts GoodPods Amazon Music Social media: Twitter BlueSky Instagram Facebook TikTok...
In this week's episode, we're covering the awe-inspiring Kitsune from Japanese mythology! How many different types are there of this monster? How does this link to the ideal Japanese beauty standard? Find out in this one! Send us a text Support the show You can find us on: Myth Monsters Website Spotify Apple Podcasts GoodPods Amazon Music Social media: Twitter BlueSky Instagram Facebook TikTok...
For this week's episode, we're heading back over to ol' Blighty and looking at the horrifying Black Annis. How is this monster linked to a nun in the 18th century? How can you stop her from stealing your skin? Find out this week! Send us a text Support the show You can find us on: Myth Monsters Website Spotify Apple Podcasts GoodPods Amazon Music Social media: Twitter BlueSky Instagram Facebook TikTok...
For this week's episode, come find out about the amazing undead ladies of the Norse underworld, the Valkyries! Why are they linked to the underworld? How do the Vikings get to their place of rest? Find out in this week's podcast! Send us a text Support the show You can find us on: Myth Monsters Website Spotify Apple Podcasts GoodPods Amazon Music Social media: Twitter BlueSky Instagram Facebook TikTok...
Tune into this week to hear all about the horrifying Harpies from Greek mythology! How did this monster get turned into a misogynistic insult? What did the Harpies do for the Gods? Find out this week! Send us a text Support the show You can find us on: Myth Monsters Website Spotify Apple Podcasts GoodPods Amazon Music Social media: Twitter BlueSky Instagram Facebook TikTok...
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! Send us a text Support the show You can find us on: Myth Monsters Website Spotify Apple Podcasts GoodPods Amazon Music Social media: Twitter BlueSky Instagram Facebook TikTok...
Happy Valentines Day! We're looking at one of the sexier demons in mythology this week, and delving into the world of the Succubus from religious mythology! How did these demons convince men to sleep with them? Why are they associated with sleep paralysis? Find out this week! NOTE: This episode, whilst not including swears - does obviously contain explicit material in regards to this monster's MO. I've not formally marked it as explicit on the podcast - but I would advise parental permission bef...
In this week's episode, we're looking at another incredible monster who is absolutely legendary, you might have guessed it - but it's the Loch Ness Monster from Scottish folklore! What else swims around in the black depths of the deepest Loch in the UK? What could Nessie possibly be? Find out in this week's podcast! Send us a text Support the show You can find us on: Myth Monsters Website Spotify Apple Podcasts GoodPods Amazon Music Social media: Twitter BlueSky Instagram Facebook TikTok...
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! Send us a text Support the show You can find us on: Myth Monsters Website Spotify Apple Podcasts GoodPods Amazon Music Social media: Twitter BlueSky Instagram Facebook TikTok...
In this week's episode, we're looking at the terrifying ghost of the Kuri from British folklore and mythology. How could you stop this ghost from dragging you to hell? How could you tell that you were going to meet one? Find out this week! Send us a text Support the show You can find us on: Myth Monsters Website Spotify Apple Podcasts GoodPods Amazon Music Social media: Twitter BlueSky Instagram Facebook TikTok...
In this episode, we're focusing on the legendary cryptid Slenderman from American cryptozoology! How did this cryptid end up in folklore in the first place? How does it haunt it's victims into madness? Find out this week! Send us a text Support the show You can find us on: Myth Monsters Website Spotify Apple Podcasts GoodPods Amazon Music Social media: Twitter BlueSky Instagram Facebook TikTok...
For this week's episode, we're heading over to Malaysia for the first time and looking at the terrifying Penanggalan! What do these horrible monsters hunt for in the dead of night, and attempt to hide during the day? How can you catch one and stop it from catching anyone else? Find out in this chapter! Send us a text Support the show You can find us on: Myth Monsters Website Spotify Apple Podcasts GoodPods Amazon Music Social media: Twitter BlueSky Instagram Facebook TikTok...
We're heading back to Arabia and looking at the legendary Islamic mythology icon, the Jinn, otherwise known as Genies. What type of Jinn will help you in a battle if they find you worthy? How is this related to the story of Lucifer and the creation of Hell in the Bible and Quran? Find out this week! Send us a text Support the show You can find us on: Myth Monsters Website Spotify Apple Podcasts GoodPods Amazon Music Social media: Twitter BlueSky Instagram Facebook TikTok...
Happy Holidays! For this special, we're coming back over to Europe and looking into the terrifying Krampus from Germanic mythology. What does Krampus do with naughty children in the festive season? How do Germany and Austria still celebrate Krampusnacht to this day every year? Find out who's naughty or nice this week on the last episode of the year! Send us a text Support the show You can find us on: Myth Monsters Website Spotify Apple Podcasts GoodPods Amazon Music Social media: Twitter BlueSky...
For this week - we're staying over in the east to look at the legendary Oni from Japanese mythology! How are these used to ward off evil spirits? What's the best way to defeat an Oni? Find out in this episode! Send us a text Support the show You can find us on: Myth Monsters Website Spotify Apple Podcasts GoodPods Amazon Music Social media: Twitter BlueSky Instagram Facebook TikTok...
For this week's episode, we're heading over to China to look at the beloved Moon Rabbit! How is the Chinese goddess of the moon linked to this amazing creature? Why is it linked to a delicious Chinese autumn delicacy? Find out this week! NOTE: Published on Sunday due to ill health - sorry! Send us a text Support the show You can find us on: Myth Monsters Website Spotify Apple Podcasts GoodPods Amazon Music Social media: Twitter BlueSky Instagram Facebook TikTok...
In this week's episode, we're heading over to Arabic mythology with the terrifying and legendary bird, the Roc! Where did these massive birds make their nests? Which legendary story hero gets lifted off and saved by one? Find out this week! Send us a text Support the show You can find us on: Myth Monsters Website Spotify Apple Podcasts GoodPods Amazon Music Social media: Twitter BlueSky Instagram Facebook TikTok...
In this week's episode, we're looking at another new mythology! We're looking at the terrifying Horsemen of the Apocalypse from Biblical myth! How are these four linked to the Roman civilisation? Who summons them? Find out in this episode! Send us a text Support the show You can find us on: Myth Monsters Website Spotify Apple Podcasts GoodPods Amazon Music Social media: Twitter BlueSky Instagram Facebook TikTok...
For this week, we're sticking around in the cold and heading over to Greenland and Canada for the bloodthirsty Adlet from Inuit mythology! How did the Inuit people link Europeans to dogs? How did the first Adlet come to be? Find out this week! Send us a text Support the show You can find us on: Myth Monsters Website Spotify Apple Podcasts GoodPods Amazon Music Social media: Twitter BlueSky Instagram Facebook TikTok...
Find out more about the terrifying Skinwalkers from Native American mythology in this week's episode? How would you be able to point out a Skinwalker? What beasts can they shapeshift into? Come join us and find out! Send us a text Support the show You can find us on: Myth Monsters Website Spotify Apple Podcasts GoodPods Amazon Music Social media: Twitter BlueSky Instagram Facebook TikTok...
