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Welcome to the Mysteries of Mythology podcast, hosted by Mr. Myst!Join me as I bring ancient legends to life with captivating storytelling and easy-to-follow explanations. Each episode explores fascinating myths from around the world, from the powerful Greek gods to the enigmatic Norse pantheon and beyond. Whether you're a lifelong mythology lover or just curious about these timeless tales, each episode will guide you through the mysteries behind the stories. Perfect for listeners who love learning about the mythology and folklore that shaped history!
Unknown Host hosts Mysteries of Mythology, a history show with 101 episodes published.
Pazuzu was one of the most feared demons of ancient Mesopotamia—but people hung his image in their homes for protection.Why would the king of the evil wind demons become a guardian against even darker supernatural forces
For centuries, people across the world have reported seeing their own doubles. Known as doppelgängers, these mysterious figures appear in folklore, mythology, literature, paranormal accounts, and even modern neuroscience
The Tengu is one of Japan’s strangest mythological beings. From heavenly omens and bird-like demons to mountain guardians and samurai teachers, this yokai changed completely over more than a thousand years.Hidden behind
Herne the Hunter may be one of Britain’s strangest legends: a ghostly rider with antlers, black hounds, and ties to Windsor Forest.But was Herne a real spirit, a forgotten pagan god like Cernunnos or Odin, or something S
Jinn explained: the hidden beings of Islamic mythology that live alongside us unseen.Are jinn really genies, or something far more unsettling and dangerous? Jinn are some of the most mysterious and feared beings in Islam
Oshun is the Yoruba river goddess of love, beauty, fertility, and balance, and according to myth, the world could not flourish without her.Discover the powerful story of Oshun, from the Yoruba creation myth to the sacred
The people of ancient Mesopotamia believed that knowledge was given to them by seven teacher figures who emerged from the sea. This video explores these ancient civilisations, examining their origins and divine status wi
What was the original ghoul in Arabic folklore—and how did it become the graveyard monster we know today?In this deep dive into ghoul mythology, we explore its desert origins, ties to jinn, shape-shifting tricks, and ter
Mermaids have appeared in myths from Mesopotamia to Japan, but their true origin is far stranger than most people realise.In this episode, we trace the history of mermaids from ancient gods and sea sages to sailors’ sigh
One ancient god has become one of the biggest puzzles in European religion, and his name might not even be complete.Meet Cernunnos, the antlered “Horned One” found on a forgotten pillar beneath Notre Dame… with no surviv
The Greek god Pan wasn’t always a famous Greek god. He nearly vanished from history until one shocking story (and one runner) dragged him back into the spotlight.From Arcadian caves to the Battle of Marathon, discover ho
Centaurs in Greek Mythology: Savage Beasts or Noble Teachers?During a recent trip to Athens, there was one creature more prevalent in art than Athena herself. From violent wedding massacres to the tragic death of Heracle
Fairies were never one “species”—they were a warning label for whatever lived beside us, didn’t belong, and could ruin your life if you got it wrong.From Tinker Bell to the Aos Sí, we’re tracing the REAL fairy traditions
When is slaying a dragon an act of heroism… and when is it a crime against nature?From Nezha and Ao Bing to Saint George and the Tarasque, this episode looks at dragon slayers as mirrors of their cultures.In China, drago
The dragon didn’t start as a fire-breathing castle-burner — it began as a sacred water serpent tied to rain, crops, and survival. In Part 2, we trace that path from ancient Africa to China, Europe, and beyond, and ask: w
Here be dragons… but why do cultures everywhere imagine the same giant serpent? Discover how evolution, migration, and geology forged humanity’s oldest monster.From hardwired snake detection to fire-breathing gas vents,
The eerie “knock… knock…” in Cornwall’s tin mines—warning, trickster, or something older? Meet the Knockers, the goblin-like mine spirits whose legend spread from Britain to the Americas and the Andes.From pasty offering
Filipino Mythology is... different. And nothing is more shocking than the Manananggal.Discover its chilling origins, strange “black chick” curse, and the colonial history that may have turned healers into “monsters.”Mana
“Am I beautiful?” In Japan, those three words belong to Kuchisake-Onna—the Slit-Mouthed Woman—an urban legend that triggered a real-life panic in 1979.From Edo-era whispers to modern schoolyard dread, discover her origin
Bloody Mary: mirror ritual, real history, and the brain science that makes us see her. Halloween urban legend meets folklore, queens, and countesses in one chilling deep dive.Discover Mary Tudor, Elizabeth Báthory, Mary
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