Season 1
13 episodes · Jan 1, 1997
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S1E1Creatures of the Night
Jan 1, 1997The different kinds of nocturnal monsters and spirits to appear in mythology, with explanations about what they may represent to us.
S1E2Dragons
Different roles of dragons in mythology, with their links to living reptiles and amphibians as well as exploring their relevance in the modern day.
S1E3Creatures of the Deep
The sea in mythology, including the gods and creatures that live within it.
S1E4Mythical Cats
Many ways that cats appear in mythology, combining both domestic cats and big cats – this includes mythological cat monsters and superstitions about the living animals.
S1E5The Apocalypse
Ancient 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.
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Werewolves
The 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.
S1E7The Underworld
Different 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.
S1E9Spirits of the Forest
The mythology surrounding temperate forests, including the creatures living within it, as well as looking at beliefs about the seasonal changes of the forest environment.
S1E10Mythical Horses
The role of the horse in mythology, including stories about the creation of the horse and creatures with horse-like features.
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Birds and Things with Wings
The role of birds in mythology, including depictions of mythical bird creatures.
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Aliens
The modern stories of aliens, looking at several notable alien encounters, comparing these creatures to living insects and examining if they are an update of ancient myths or actually inspired them.