Mythical Monsters

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 Jan 16, 2020

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The great heroes of myth are known throughout the world. Their deeds are legendary. But what would these champions be without obstacles in their path? Without monsters to challenge them… Dragons, sea serpents, giants, demons...they aren't merely foils to the hero. They are primal symbols reflecting ancient truths. The new Parcast original, Mythical Monsters, tells the stories of these beasts and asks what they represent to mankind. New episodes released every Monday.

Episode Date
The Amorites
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In biblical times, no tribe was as feared as the Amorites. Legends say they were fearsome giants with no morals — but this band of enormous shepherds had very human goals: to love, survive, and help their flock thrive.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Apr 19, 2021
Beasts of Revelation
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The Book of Revelation presents an apocalypse worthy of a Hollywood blockbuster, with rivers of fire and gigantic beasts that lay waste to the land. These creatures haunt the visions of the old prophet John, who must figure out their meaning and warn the rest of the world before it’s too late. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Apr 12, 2021
Asmodeus
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The King of Demons stokes the flames of humanity’s lust and wrath. But when Asmodeus becomes obsessed with a young woman, killing her suitors until she agrees to marry him, a young man steps up to end his reign of terror... with a little help from an angelic guide. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Apr 05, 2021
Morgan Le Fay
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Before she gained a reputation as a scheming sorceress and King Arthur’s nemesis, Morgan Le Fay was an ambitious teenager struggling to claim her power in the world of men. It takes a trip to an eerie fairy domain for Morgan to find her strength. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Mar 29, 2021
Fairy Godmother
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The Fairy Godmother is a classic character who solves children’s problems with sparkles, magic, and whimsy. But some children have issues that are far more disturbing than finding the perfect prince… and it takes a fairy with edge and attitude to save the day. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Mar 22, 2021
The Tooth Fairy
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She’s charmed her way into the hearts and piggy banks of children across America… But instead of asking how much money she’ll give them for their teeth, perhaps kids should be asking instead: Why does the Tooth Fairy need all those teeth? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Mar 15, 2021
The Wicked Fairy
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No one likes a Wicked Fairy who crashes a christening and curses a princess, but maybe she has her reasons. Perhaps the Wicked Fairy is a mother herself, who’s only fighting for her own daughter’s future… and will do anything to prove her love. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Mar 08, 2021
Puck (Robin Goodfellow)
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You may know Puck as the impish sprite from Shakespeare’s tales, but he also lurks in the English countryside and offers help to people with household chores… for a price. As one overwhelmed, newly married housewife learns, a deal with Puck may bring bad luck. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Mar 01, 2021
Bái Hǔ
2283
The Bái Hǔ is a celestial deity in ancient Chinese mythology who takes on the form of the majestic White Tiger. Those who worship Bái Hǔ can count on his blessings and protection… but those who thumb their noses at him may find themselves fleeing the claws and jaws of this ferocious beast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Feb 22, 2021
Tatzelwurm
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High up in the Alps lives a creature that is part-snake, part-cat, and fully terrifying. The Tatzelwurm’s venomous bite can kill a man on sight, but it’s still a target for the Alps’ bravest hunters… especially Heinrich, a wrongly imprisoned man who learns that killing the beast will earn him his freedom. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Feb 15, 2021
Wampus Cat
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The Wampus Cat is a human-feline hybrid that stalks the woods of Appalachia and terrorizes young and old alike. But while legends of the Wampus have been around since the 19th century, its true origins may lie in the tale of the Ewah — a mythical Cherokee creature who is both predator and protector. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Feb 08, 2021
Bakeneko
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From Japanese folklore, the Bakeneko is a cat with supernatural powers. Unlike its benevolent cousin, the magical Maneki Neko, Bakeneko terrorized medieval Japan — but it has also been known to avenge cruel injustice. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Feb 01, 2021
Tezcatlipoca
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The Jaguar is the animal embodiment of Tezcatlipoca, the Aztec god of chaos. While the Aztecs fear and celebrate him, their Spanish conquerors brush him off as a pagan myth… until the Jaguar returns to avenge his worshippers with sharp claws and madness-inducing magic. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jan 25, 2021
Frau Perchta
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She’s no Santa Claus: Frau Perchta is a Germanic Christmas witch who punishes lazy, unproductive people in sadistic ways. When a flax spinner named Anna spends a year mourning a loss, a visit from the Frau brings sharp clarity… and impending wrath. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jan 18, 2021
Fossegrim
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A Norwegian water spirit will bestow the gift of musical talent upon desperate pupils — for a price. But a barter with this bard can be treacherous: Fail to uphold your end of the deal, and pay more dearly than you ever intended. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jan 11, 2021
Dwarf
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A brew of blood and honey bestows knowledge upon Fjalarr and Galarr, dwarf brothers in Norse mythology who begrudge their lowly status among the gods and their creations. But enlightenment brings its own set of troubles. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jan 04, 2021
Jólakötturinn
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Jólakötturinn is the Icelandic Yule Cat, but this massive feline is anything but cuddly. He emerges from the dark mountain woods once a year to feast on lazy children… and this Christmas, a rude little girl named Margrét is on Jólakötturinn’s wish list. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Dec 14, 2020
Huldra
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In the dense woodlands of Scandinavia, a beautiful maiden walks amid the pines. Her melodious song murmurs through the branches — and lures wandering men into her clutches. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Dec 07, 2020
Jörmungandr
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Colossal fangs filled with venom. A body so large it encircles the world. Jörmungandr is the sea serpent middle child of Loki and Angrboda, and a Norse monster so menacing, his mere existence is a threat to humanity. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Nov 30, 2020
Unexplained Mysteries Crossover: The Bunny Man
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Today we’re bringing you a special episode from another Spotify Original from Parcast. If you enjoy it, check out Unexplained Mysteries on Spotify, or wherever you listen to podcasts!  Not all monsters originate from myths… The mysterious Bunny Man was said to run amok in the forests of Fairfax County, Virginia, eating live rabbits and displaying their corpses on an overpass known as Bunny Man Bridge. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Nov 23, 2020
Fenrir
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The gods of Asgard use deception and wiles to betray the fearsome Fenrir, courting their own doom even as they make the giant wolf their prisoner. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Nov 16, 2020
Phoenix
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Reborn again and again from ashes, with brilliant red and gold feathers and wisdom to dispense, the phoenix is a guide through the ages. And when a young apprentice spies the magnificent bird in a forbidden temple, he undergoes a reinvention of his own. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Nov 09, 2020
Satyr
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From ancient Greece comes a mischievous hybrid of human and animal, with a penchant for parties and wine. The satyr is often used as comedic relief in myths… but its lecherous behavior also acts as a warning against unbound inhibitions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Nov 02, 2020
Vampires
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In the 1700s, a Serbian soldier encountered a bloated corpse with a hunger for human flesh, known as a Vrykolakas. But when he tried to break the creature’s power over him, he created a monster even more terrifying. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Oct 26, 2020
Werewolf
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The Wolfman is more than just a Universal Monster — it’s a representation of man's capacity for evil. Today's story retells one of the original werewolf stories from Norse mythology's The Saga of the Volsungs. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Oct 19, 2020
Cerberus
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When the demi-god Heracles is tasked with defeating the three-headed guard dog of Hades, we see what happens when the world’s greatest hero meets the underworld’s greatest monster. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Oct 12, 2020
Zombies
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Their ubiquity in pop culture suggests zombies are a recent creation, but the ideas animating these cannibalistic cadavers originated in a 16th century French colony. Enslaved Africans conceived of a soul in unrest, occupying the ether. In Western culture, zombies transformed into flesh-eating ghouls. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Oct 05, 2020
Santa Muerte
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She’s the queen of death, a folk saint known as the champion of lost souls. Those who pray to Santa Muerte are granted what they desire without judgement. But her generosity comes with a dark side. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Sep 28, 2020
Dragons
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Before “Lord of the Rings” and “Game of Thrones,” dragons stalked the pages of mythology across the world. The European version became a powerful metaphor for the evils that supposedly stalked mankind. And that's where we get the most iconic European Dragon Story, featuring a man known as Saint George. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Sep 21, 2020
Dybbuk
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From Jewish mythology, a dybbuk is a ghost with the power to enter and seize control of the body of a living person. While they are often the malicious soul of a particularly sinful person, possession by even the most well-meaning dybbuks can have disastrous consequences. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Sep 14, 2020
Ammit
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To the ancient Egyptians, Ammit was known as the Devourer of the Dead and the Eater of Souls. A hybrid creature and a demon of the underworld, she plays a vital role in the Final Judgment of souls, doling out deadly punishment to those found unworthy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Sep 07, 2020
Djinn
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The Djinn that appear in the Qu'ran and throughout Arabic mythology are far more terrifying and dangerous than the wish-granting entities known as genies. They’re complicated spirits with incredible powers and free will, able to grant immense fortune… or gruesome death. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Aug 31, 2020
Roc
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The Roc is an enormous bird of prey from Arabic mythology that was said to be large enough to carry elephants in its huge talons. It was once the ultimate symbol of adventure, and featured heavily in the adventures of Sinbad the Sailor. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Aug 24, 2020
Will O’ the Wisp
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They’re mysterious ghost lights, lurking in swamps and marshes. In European folklore, the Will O’ the Wisp, or Ignus Fatuus, are said to be the spirit of a sinful man, using his lantern to lure travelers to their deaths… Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Aug 17, 2020
Unicorn
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It’s known the world over as a symbol of innocence and purity… But the unicorn has a history as dark as any other beast in the mythological menagerie. Through its evolution from dangerous and deadly to noble and majestic, its story has always been one of blood, sacrifice, and transformation. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Aug 10, 2020
Questing Beast
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Hailing from Arthurian Legend, the Questing Beast is not so much a horrific predator or a noble creature… It’s an enigma, layered with symbolism and competing interpretations. With a bizarre appearance—and even more confounding purpose—the barking animal conjures a sense of immense strangeness. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Aug 03, 2020
Manticore
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It’s a symbol of chaos and destruction. A chimeric beast with the body of a lion, the tail of a scorpion, the face of a human man… and an appetite for human flesh. But is the manticore’s horrific visage a mirror for humanity’s own evil propensities? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jul 27, 2020
Chupacabra
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Vampiric and reptilian, the Chupacabra first appeared in Puerto Rico in the 1990s. It’s known for sucking the blood of goats, but its true victims are the communities it destroys. Its thirst is so great, it will feed and feed until nothing is left… Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jul 20, 2020
Thunderbird
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In some legends, this elemental creature is considered a sacred force for good, while in others, it is a dangerous figure with the power to create unparalleled chaos and destruction. In every telling, it’s clear: the Thunderbird inspires equal amounts of awe and terror. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jul 13, 2020
Leviathan
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The Leviathan is an enormous sea monster, often depicted as a serpent or dragon. While best known for its appearances in the Old Testament of the Bible, its story is part of a mythological tradition that stretches all the way back to the very first civilizations. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jul 06, 2020
Cthulhu
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An ancient alien goliath slumbers at the bottom of the Pacific Ocean, awaiting the day when he will rise again to destroy humanity. From the mind of weird fiction author H.P. Lovecraft comes Cthulhu, a cosmic entity of almost unimaginable scale and power. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jun 29, 2020
Changeling
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In Medieval Europe, parents lived in fear of the Fae-folk, who liked to steal sleeping infants from their crib. Whenever they did this, the faeries would replace their human child with one of their own. These Changelings would take the shape of the human child, so that the parents would have no way of knowing that it was an imposter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jun 22, 2020
Centaur
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This half-man, half-horse creature from Greek mythology combines the wisdom associated with civilization and the wildness of nature. We'll look at the stories of several of the worlds' most famous centaurs, each of which shines a light on the bestial elements of human nature. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jun 15, 2020
Qalupalik
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It is a mermaid-like creature from Inuit folklore that makes its home in the icy-cold waters of the arctic. The qalupalik pounces on any children foolish enough to stray into its path. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jun 08, 2020
Púca
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It’s a mischievous, shape-shifting trickster from Celtic folklore, often appearing in the guise of a demonic horse. Though the Púca can bring good or bad fortune, its ability to hold a grudge has made it an enemy of Irish farmers for centuries. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jun 01, 2020
Typhon
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Part man, part monstrous amalgamation—his thighs are said to have been made of snakes, and his back covered in feathers and wings. A denizen of pure evil, Typhon was created for the sole purpose of sowing chaos, and has often been called the father of all monsters. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
May 25, 2020
Griffin
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Part eagle, part lion, these formidable creatures have commanded respect for centuries. Today, the griffin is used as a symbol of strength. But hundreds of years ago, its incredible size and power instilled true dread. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
May 18, 2020
Abaddon’s Locusts
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They are an obscure but truly disturbing army of monsters found in the Book of Revelation. While the description for Abaddon’s Locusts is less than 12 lines long, these hybrid creatures make a real impression—torturing everyone they see who isn’t marked for safety by God. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
May 11, 2020
Nephilim
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They’re a mysterious race of giants mentioned in the Book of Genesis. The non-canonical Book of Enoch tells the story of the Nephilim’s conception—sired by rebellious angels and human women, they were one of the most destructive forces in the world before the Great Flood covered the earth. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
May 04, 2020
Beelzebub
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He is a demon prince of hell, often depicted as the right-hand man of Satan. But long before Beelzebub appeared in the Bible or Paradise Lost, he was the pagan god Ba'al Zebub, the "Lord of the Flies." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Apr 27, 2020
NEW: The Behemoth
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We are thrilled to bring you a brand new episode of Mythical Monsters today and for the foreseeable future. We thank you for your patience during this unprecedented time. Appearing in Abrahamic mythology, the Behemoth is a gargantuan beast of chaos. Its steps shake the earth and drive livestock insane. At the end of the world, it will face its sister Leviathan where the land meets the sea. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Apr 20, 2020
Crossover Week: Tales (The Sandman Pt. 2)
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If you enjoy the stories told in Mythical Monsters, check out this episode from our series Tales: An adult Nathanael attempts to overcome the traumatic experiences of his childhood. But he knows, deep down, that Coppelius will always return, ready to take his eyes. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Apr 13, 2020
Crossover Week: Tales (The Sandman Pt. 1)
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If you enjoy the stories told in Mythical Monsters, check out this episode from our series Tales: Young Nathanael fears the one who comes in the night, who takes the eyes of children. His fear only grows when his father's co-worker, Coppelius, begins to show signs of being the boogeyman himself. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Apr 13, 2020
Succubus
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Prevalent in medieval European folklore, the Succubus is a demonic entity that assumes a female form and seduces men as they sleep. She was said to drain her victims of vitality, bringing fatigue, mental illness, and even death. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Apr 06, 2020
Scylla & Charybdis
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They were two sea monsters from Greek mythology that represented real-life hazards in the Strait of Messina. One was a jagged, rocky cliff wall, and the other, a deadly whirlpool. Greek sailors who tried to pass through the strait found themselves caught between a rock and a hard place...literally. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Mar 30, 2020
Parcast Classic: Ogre
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Due to the unfortunate spread of COVID-19, Parcast has decided to halt recording for the time-being. This is a precautionary measure taken to ensure the safety of our hosts and staff. In the meantime, we're excited to share one of our classic episodes that we know you'll enjoy! He’s not the loveable guy you’re used to seeing in animated films: These 12th century monsters were usually depicted as large, hideous, man-like beings that ate humans—especially infants and children. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Mar 23, 2020
Mermaids
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They’re one of history's most pervasive mythological creatures, appearing in the folklore of cultures from around the world. From the temples of Ancient Assyria to the epic poems of Ancient Greece, mermaids have endured the test of time to make a big splash in pop culture. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Mar 16, 2020
Banshee
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Known as the “Irish harbinger of death,” this female fairy appears before the death of members of the oldest families of Ireland. If the Banshee appears to you, it means that before the day is over, some unlucky soul will perish. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Mar 09, 2020
Lamia
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Before Lamia was a monster, she was a queen. Her children were sired by Zeus, and her life was perfect. But then, Hera, the queen of the gods, became jealous. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Mar 02, 2020
Yumboes
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Pearly white and standing no more than two feet tall, Yumboes have been described as Senegal’s Wolof counterpart to the European fairy. Unlike fairies, however, Yumboes are the chosen form of the spirits of the dead, who haunt the hills of the woodland savannah. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Feb 24, 2020
Inkanyamba
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For years, Zulu people living near Howick Falls in South Africa have reported encounters with the Inkanyamba—a giant water-dwelling serpent with a horse-like head.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Feb 17, 2020
Grootslang
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It’s a legendary creature said to live in the Richtersveld, a desert region of South Africa. Was the Grootslang an abomination from the dawn of the Earth, or a mythological warning against the dangers of man’s greed? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Feb 10, 2020
Kongamato
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The Kongamato is a legendary winged creature first described by the Kaonde tribe of modern Zambia, formerly Northern Rhodesia. Sightings of the Kongamato have continued well into the 21st century, leading some cryptozoologists to believe that it might actually exist. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Feb 03, 2020
Narasimha
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In Hindu Mythology, Narasimha was the fourth avatar of Lord Vishnu. Vishnu took the form of the half-lion, half-man to face the evil Asura Hiranyakashipu—adopting Narasimha’s fierce lion appearance to fight evil, injustice, and to protect the earth. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jan 27, 2020
Draugr
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A walking corpse with inhuman strength and the power to change its shape and size, the Draugr was a true outcast. In death, it preyed upon the society it had scorned in life. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jan 20, 2020
Ymir
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Long before the Vikings, before the first man, and even before the Gods, there was Ymir—a primordial giant who figures prominently in the Norse creation myth. As the first being to exist in Norse cosmology, Ymir gets to the very heart of their culture and belief system. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jan 13, 2020
Nosferatu & Dracula
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Vampires have sucked on our attention for centuries, thriving on our fears. But they reached a new height in 1897, when Irish author Bram Stoker published his novel, Dracula. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jan 06, 2020
Chimaera
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It had the head and body of a lion, as well as a goat’s head protruding from its back, and a long tail that ended in the head of a serpent. Chimaera is one of the most fearsome legendary beasts in the Greek pantheon. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Dec 30, 2019
The Abominable Snowman
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Also known as the Yeti, the Abominable Snowman has purportedly stalked the mountainous areas of Nepal, Tibet, and Bhutan for hundreds of years. Often reported, but never caught, the Yeti is the spirit of the harsh conditions of the Himalayas, where death is a constant companion. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Dec 23, 2019
Jorōgumo
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According to Japanese legend, when a golden orb-weaver spider turns 400-years-old, it grows horrifically large and becomes capable of transforming into a beautiful woman known as the Jorōgumo. Their shape-shifting abilities enable them to lure young, virile men into their webs to devour. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Dec 16, 2019
Tengu
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A powerful and mischievous shape-shifter from Japanese mythology, Tengu was known as a mythological trickster. Its depiction ranges from a fierce demonic dog in Chinese folklore to a modern half-man-half-bird creature that permeates Japanese art and ceremony. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Dec 09, 2019
Argus
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In Greek mythology, Argus Panoptes was a giant with 100 eyes spread over his entire body. Unlike most of the giants, who rebelled against the gods, Argus was one of Queen Hera’s most loyal servants. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Dec 02, 2019
Medusa
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Instantly recognizable by her venomous snake hair, and for the ability to turn mortals to stone with a single glance, Medusa is one of the three Gorgon sisters and an iconic monster from Greek Mythology.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Nov 25, 2019
The Qilin
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A chimeric beast from Chinese mythology—the Qilin has an appearance that ranges from resembling a unicorn to a dragon-headed, ox-tailed, tiger-bodied creature. But in all its forms, it is considered the lord of the four-footed creatures, and always a symbol of good things to come. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Nov 18, 2019
The Basilisk
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Born from an egg laid by two roosters—and hatched by a toad—Basilisks were hybrid monsters who terrorized ancient and medieval Europe with their deadly gaze and even deadlier breath. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Nov 11, 2019
Gargoyle
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Demonically possessed or merely architectural design? While they were believed in mythology to frighten away evil spirits, the idea of Gargoyles physically coming to life is a more recent notion. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Nov 04, 2019
The Grim Reaper
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Hooded and scythe-wielding, he walks the living world collecting the souls of the recently departed. Signifying death, the Grim Reaper is one of the most recognizable mythical figures in the western world. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Oct 28, 2019
Ogre
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Not the loveable guy you’re used to seeing in animated films...these 12th century monsters were usually depicted as large, hideous, man-like beings that ate humans—especially infants and children. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Oct 21, 2019
Tanuki
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A mythical shape-shifter? An evil raccoon dog? The Tanuki is one of Japan’s most famous fairy tale creatures, known for being a trickster god lurking in the woods. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Oct 14, 2019
The Nemean Lion
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Greek mythology’s vicious monster with golden fur. Impervious to attack by mere mortals. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Oct 07, 2019
The Kraken
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Under the oceans of ancient Scandinavia lurked a monster that nobody quite understood. Was it a crab? A massive squid? An incredibly large starfish? One thing was certain, the beast had an incredible size and was a threat to all seafarers. Over time, it came to be known as the Kraken, and tales of its destructive tendencies spanned centuries. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Sep 30, 2019
Welcome to Mythical Monsters
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The great heroes of myth are known throughout the world. Their deeds are legendary. But what would these champions be without obstacles in their path? Without monsters to challenge them… Dragons, sea serpents, giants, demons...they aren't merely foils to the hero. They are primal symbols reflecting ancient truths. The new Parcast original, Mythical Monsters, tells the stories of these beasts and asks what they represent to mankind. New episodes released every Monday. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Sep 20, 2019