Zoë Wanamaker as Narrator
Episodes 13
The sea in mythology, including the gods and creatures that live within it.
Read MoreMany ways that cats appear in mythology, combining both domestic cats and big cats – this includes mythological cat monsters and superstitions about the living animals.
Read MoreAncient stories of different doomsdays, exploring why humans come to believe they are destined to be destroyed and comparing these myths to real mass-extinction events.
Read MoreThe stories of metamorphosis between man and animal, with a particular focus on the stories of werewolves, as well as looking at other folklore surrounding wolves.
Read MoreDifferent underworlds, with an emphasis on the Egyptian, Greek and Christian versions, exploring the role religion plays in these stories and examining both near-death experiences and the different sources for the creation of the devil.
Read MoreThe appearance and significance of human-animal hybrids in mythology.
Read MoreThe mythology surrounding temperate forests, including the creatures living within it, as well as looking at beliefs about the seasonal changes of the forest environment.
Read MoreThe role of the horse in mythology, including stories about the creation of the horse and creatures with horse-like features.
Read MoreThe role of birds in mythology, including depictions of mythical bird creatures.
Read MoreTrickster characters and the role they play in human society.
Read MoreCreatures of the Night
The different kinds of nocturnal monsters and spirits to appear in mythology, with explanations about what they may represent to us.
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