Mysteries of Mythology

Mysteries of Mythology 107 - The REAL creature that inspired Dracula

Welcome to the Mysteries of Mythology podcast, hosted by Eddie | 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!

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Mysteries of Mythology

Episodes

The REAL creature that inspired Dracula

Why Vikings Feared Their Own Dead | The Draugr

The Original Medusa Was NOT a Women

Why Would Anyone Hang a Demon's Face in Their Home?

Dionysus Was One of Greece's Oldest Gods

The Doppelgänger: Mythology's Most Terrifying Warning Sign

The Spirit That Taught Samurai

Herne the Hunter: Demon, God, or Something Older?

The Real Jinn: Stories from Bagdad to Sinbad

Oshun Wasn't Just a Love Goddess: Here's What We Got Wrong

Mesopotamia's Apkallu: Divine Teachers or Interdimensional Visitors?

The Actual Ghoul vs What Horror Got Wrong

Why Every Culture Has a Mermaid Legend

Who Was Cernunnos? The Celtic God That Vanished

This Greek God Was ALMOST Completely Lost

I Didn't Expect Centaurs to Be Like THIS

Fairies Weren't What You Think | The Dark Truth Behind British & Irish Folklore

Why Killing a Dragon Is Heroic in Europe But Blasphemy in China

From Sacred Serpent to Monster: The Dragon’s True Origin

Where did dragons originally come from?

The Knockers: The ghostly miners of Cornwall

This Monster Will Give You Nightmares | Manananggal

Why Did Kuchisake Onna Terrify an Entire Nation?

Why Does Bloody Mary Still Terrify Us After 400 Years?

What Is THE WILD HUNT? (and why are so many afraid of it?)

The Nuckelavee: Half-Man, Half-Horse, Wholly Merciless

The First Known Story Ever Written | The Epic of Gilgamesh

Hel: The Norse Goddess They Got Completely Wrong

Aphrodite & The Golden Apple That Started Everything

The Odyssey: Why Odysseus, The Hero Who Took 10 Years to Get Home

Where Did the Idea of Sacrifice Come From?

Are Skinwalkers REAL? Creepy Navajo Legends Explained

Why Do Dragons Hoard GOLD?

The TRUE Story of SEKHMET Ancient Egyptian Goddess & Eye of Ra

What is Tyr the god of?

The Messed‑Up Myth of Ares – Why Even the Greeks Hated Their War God

Kikimora: The Slavic Spirit Hidden in Your Walls

Gaia’s Secret War—Why Olympus Tried to Bury Her

Why Your Name Might Be More Powerful Than You Think

Why Can’t Vampires Come In Unless Invited?

Moon-Eyed People: The Biggest Propaganda in American History?

Are Ancient Greek Punishments The Most Messed Up In History?

What Are The Different Types of Elves?

The Story of Atlas the Titan - Greek Mythology Explained

Gävle (Yule) Goat Faces DESTRUCTION In This Swedish Town

What Are the Gods of Death Across Cultures?

The Morrigan: Ireland’s Goddess of War & Fate

Banshees: The REAL Story Behind the Scream

Was the BELL WITCH Haunting a Cover Up?

Samhain: What Halloween Was REALLY Like 2,500 Years Ago