Mythical Monsters
Travel the world in search of the strangest and most powerful creatures from myth and legend. These beasts are alternately beautiful and ferocious, seductive and sadistic. But no matter what form they take, they tell a story about their culture as only a monster can. Mythical Monsters is a Spotify Original from Parcast.
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Argus
In Greek mythology, Argus Panoptes was a giant with 100 eyes spread over his entire body.
43 min
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Medusa
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.
50 min
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The Qilin
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.
43 min
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The Basilisk
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.
41 min
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Gargoyle
Demonically possessed or merely architectural design?
40 min
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The Grim Reaper
Hooded and scythe-wielding, he walks the living world collecting the souls of the recently departed.
52 min
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Ogre
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.
43 min
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Tanuki
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.
39 min
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The Nemean Lion
Greek mythology’s vicious monster with golden fur.
48 min
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The Kraken
Under the oceans of ancient Scandinavia lurked a monster that nobody quite understood.
39 min
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Welcome to Mythical Monsters
Mythical Monsters premieres September 30th, with new episodes every Monday
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