Today we take a look at Mary Shelley's Frankenstein, a true gothic horror classic. A young scientist discovers the secret to creating life and attempts to do what so many before him failed to do. When his experiment fails, he bestows life upon what he can only describe as a monster. A monster who seeks revenge for the cruel life he had been thrust into, but who will prevail in this battle of creator vs creation? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Dec 12, 2024•32 min•Season 1Ep. 63
Today we take a look at Journey to the West a true classic of Chinese literature. An epic pilgrimage that features everyone's favorite shapeshifting trickster Sun Wukong the Monkey King. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Sep 14, 2024•2 hr 18 min•Season 1Ep. 62
Today we explore the secrets of the Arctic, its forgotten and obscure creatures found in Inuit folklore and mythology. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jan 26, 2024•20 min•Season 1Ep. 61
Today we take a look at a true horror classic in Bram Stoker's Dracula. Hopefully you enjoy this abridged version narrated by Mythology & Fiction explained. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Nov 30, 2023•58 min•Season 1Ep. 60
In today's episode we take a look at the Augsburg book of miracles, a manuscript from an unknown author containing miraculous signs through out the ages, a collection of renaissance art and religious stories that many thought would predict future events. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Oct 12, 2023•27 min•Season 1Ep. 59
Today we take a look at the Dictionnaire Infernal otherwise known as the Infernal Dictionary, written by Jacques Collin de Plancy. This manuscript delves into many of the lesser known and forgotten demons as well as the practices and beliefs surrounding the occult. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jun 06, 2023•17 min•Season 1Ep. 58
In today's episode we take a look at the mystery behind the monster that plagued the French countryside in the 18th century, but what exactly was the beast of Gevaudan? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Apr 14, 2023•13 min•Season 1Ep. 57
Today we take a look at the dragons, the history behind these mythical monsters and how their appearance and significance has changed over time. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Mar 31, 2023•28 min•Season 1Ep. 56
Today we take a look at the all three parts of Dante's Divine Comedy, Inferno, Purgatorio and Paradiso. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Feb 19, 2023•1 hr 34 min•Season 1Ep. 55
Today we take a look at some Mesopotamian mythology with the goddess Tiamat and the creation story of the Enuma Elis. Was she the mother of monsters or the creator of life? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Feb 16, 2023•13 min•Season 1Ep. 54
Today we return to the work of John Milton to take a look at the sequel to Paradise Lost. Paradise Regained follows the events Paradise Lost where the son of God must overcome the temptation of Satan. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Dec 22, 2022•20 min•Season 1Ep. 53
Today we take a look at the events that transpired which caused one of the largest scale wars in Greek Mythology the Trojan War. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Nov 24, 2022•47 min•Season 1Ep. 52
Today we're taking a look the origin and history of the Grim Reaper as well as a look at the various deities and spirits of death from around the world. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Sep 30, 2022•37 min•Season 1Ep. 51
Today we take a look at Loki's children, some are fairly monstrous and others less so. These include Fenrir, Hel, Jormungandr, Sleipnir and Nari. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Sep 25, 2022•20 min•Season 1Ep. 50
Today we take a look at John Milton's classic poem, Paradise Lost. The story that attempts to paint Satan as a sympathetic character with reasoning behind his actions that extend past just being an evil demon. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jun 30, 2022•29 min•Season 1Ep. 49
Today we take a look at the various stories surrounding Zeus and his lovers, some strange and some quite tragic. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jun 15, 2022•14 min•Season 1Ep. 48
Today we take a look at the history of fairies, what exactly they are and where they came from. This includes multiple regions around the world and features creatures such as Changelings, leprechauns, Pixies, Banshees, Boggarts and even angels and demons. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
May 18, 2022•20 min•Season 1Ep. 47
Today we explore what a potential encounter between Zeus and Thor could look like, how it would take place and who would ultimately end up victorious. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Mar 31, 2022•16 min•Season 1Ep. 46
Today we explore the angel Samael and the various texts that seem to contradict and confuse many as to who Samael was and what role he played. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Mar 16, 2022•12 min•Season 1Ep. 45
Today we take a look at some West African Folklore with the Ghanaian legend of the trickster spirit Anansi the spider. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Feb 15, 2022•19 min•Season 1Ep. 44
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
Jan 19, 2022•17 min•Season 1Ep. 43
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 ...
Dec 23, 2021•10 min•Season 1Ep. 42
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
Dec 16, 2021•12 min•Season 1Ep. 41
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
Nov 30, 2021•15 min•Season 1Ep. 40
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
Nov 21, 2021•13 min•Season 1Ep. 39
Today we take a look at a gargantuan mythical monster of the sea that has appeared in cultures all around the world. A creature so terrifying humanity is powerless to stop it, the creature is of course the Leviathan. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Oct 05, 2021•9 min•Season 1Ep. 38
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
Sep 24, 2021•14 min•Season 1Ep. 37
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
Aug 31, 2021•15 min•Season 1Ep. 36
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
Aug 20, 2021•9 min•Season 1Ep. 35
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
Aug 06, 2021•18 min•Season 1Ep. 34
