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Baba Yaga is one of the most feared witches in Slavic folklore. But why does she help some travellers and try to eat others?Deep in the Russian forest, her mysterious house stands on chicken legs, surrounded by human bones. And the truth…
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On the English-Scottish border, the Redcap was said to haunt ruined castles, outrun travellers and kill anyone unlucky enough to enter its home.But the blood-soaked hat, iron boots and strange link to Hermitage Castle may hide a more…
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Bram Stoker’s Dracula is often linked to Vlad the Impaler, but the evidence is far less certain than popular culture suggests. Could an Irish revenant called Abhartach offer another clue to the origins of the world’s most famous…
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The Draugr wasn't just a Viking zombie. It remembered who you were, where it lived, and exactly who still owed it money. Discover the terrifying Norse undead from Icelandic sagas, where the dead returned with their grudges intact. A Draugr…

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The Original Medusa Was NOT a Women

August 21, 2026 · 17 min

Medusa wasn't always the snake-haired monster most people imagine. The oldest Greek myths tell a very different story.Was Medusa born a Gorgon, or did a Roman poet completely reshape one of mythology's most famous legends? The story of…
Why Would Anyone Hang a Demon's Face in Their Home?

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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? Pazuzu is one of…
Dionysus Was One of Greece's Oldest Gods

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Dionysus was far more than the Greek god of wine. Discover how theatre, mystery cults, rebirth, Bacchus in Rome, and one of Greece's oldest gods shaped ancient religion in ways that still fascinate today. Dionysus is best known as the…
The Doppelgänger: Mythology's Most Terrifying Warning Sign

July 8, 2026 · 18 min

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. In this video, we…
The Spirit That Taught Samurai

June 5, 2026 · 14 min

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 the “Japanese…
Herne the Hunter: Demon, God, or Something Older?

May 22, 2026 · 19 min

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The Real Jinn: Stories from Bagdad to Sinbad

May 8, 2026 · 15 min

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 Islamic mythology and…

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About the show

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!