Myths in Movies

This week we are talking about heaven and angels! We will find out their origins and what makes angels such strong figures in culture. Support the showFollow us on Twitter and Instagram: https://twitter.com/MythsMovies https://instagram.com/mythsinmovies

This week we are talking about the Chinese hopping vampire! He's a frightening little minx, a guy who likes to steal not just your blood but your life essence! Check it out...if you dare!Support the showFollow us on Twitter and Instagram: https://twitter.com/MythsMovies https://instagram.com/mythsinmovies

This week I thought we could explore the scientific explanations for ghosts. We'll talk about hallucinations, toxic mold, and sleep paralysis! Check it out and let me know if you think ghosts are still real!Support the showFollow us on Twitter and Instagram: https://twitter.com/MythsMovies https://instagram.com/mythsinmovies

This week we are talking about slashers! I was interested in the final girl trope so I thought we discuss the framework of a slasher and why certain tropes succeed or fail.Support the showFollow us on Twitter and Instagram: https://twitter.com/MythsMovies https://instagram.com/mythsinmovies

This week we are exploring the origins, themes, and possible real creatures that inspired the horror movie monster, the Babadook.Support the showFollow us on Twitter and Instagram: https://twitter.com/MythsMovies https://instagram.com/mythsinmovies

This week we are covering an iconic monster- the Creature from the Black Lagoon! We are learning how the creature came to be and the terrifying monster that inspired it.Support the showFollow us on Twitter and Instagram: https://twitter.com/MythsMovies https://instagram.com/mythsinmovies

This week we are going to talk about the most famous force of vengeance in English literature- Grendel's mother. She is known as the mother of revenge but why? And more importantly- did he have it coming?Support the showFollow us on Twitter and Instagram: https://twitter.com/MythsMovies https://instagram.com/mythsinmovies

We are back baby! After a nice little Christmas break, I thought it would be fun to extend the Christmas cheer. This creature hails from Iceland and is basically the feline version of Krampus. It will eat the children who do not wear their new socks they receive on Christmas. Why? How? You'll have to listen to find out!Support the showFollow us on Twitter and Instagram: https://twitter.com/MythsMovies https://instagram.com/mythsinmovies

We are traveling to West Africa this week to learn about a dangerous little firefly named the Adze!Support the showFollow us on Twitter and Instagram: https://twitter.com/MythsMovies https://instagram.com/mythsinmovies

This week we are traveling to Australia to learn about a tiny little creature with some disgusting eating habits. Prepare to be disgusted and horrified as I tell you all about the figure who would make Stephen King shudder.Support the showFollow us on Twitter and Instagram: https://twitter.com/MythsMovies https://instagram.com/mythsinmovies

This week we are traveling to Venezuela to learn about the legend of the Whistler. He is a scary demon, waiting to stab drunks and womanizers who dare to walk alone at night. Happy listening!Support the showFollow us on Twitter and Instagram: https://twitter.com/MythsMovies https://instagram.com/mythsinmovies

This week, in honor of Halloween, I thought I would share my favorite scary stories. Listen at your own risk!Support the showFollow us on Twitter and Instagram: https://twitter.com/MythsMovies https://instagram.com/mythsinmovies

Finishing up our series on Egyptian mummies!Support the showFollow us on Twitter and Instagram: https://twitter.com/MythsMovies https://instagram.com/mythsinmovies

This week we are talking mummies! We will follow their place in culture from archeological find to starring role in monster movies. Check it out now!Support the showFollow us on Twitter and Instagram: https://twitter.com/MythsMovies https://instagram.com/mythsinmovies

This week we are talking about the Leshy. It's a Slavic folkloric creature who guards the heart of the forest. Listen now to learn more!Support the showFollow us on Twitter and Instagram: https://twitter.com/MythsMovies https://instagram.com/mythsinmovies

This week we are traveling to Mexico to learn all about the lechuza, a witch who turns into an owl. She hunts at night, her prey is limited to drunk men and babies. Learn more and listen now!Support the Show.Follow us on Twitter and Instagram: https://twitter.com/MythsMovies https://instagram.com/mythsinmovies

This week we are talking about a folkloric monster called the kappa. He mostly resembles a Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtle and he haunts the rivers and lakes of Japan. Listen now to learn more!Support the Show.Follow us on Twitter and Instagram: https://twitter.com/MythsMovies https://instagram.com/mythsinmovies

This week we are covering the undead monster that roams the permafrost of Scandanavia! Listen now, if you dare!Support the Show.Follow us on Twitter and Instagram: https://twitter.com/MythsMovies https://instagram.com/mythsinmovies

This week we are covering a creature hailing from South America- the kasagonaga!Support the Show.Follow us on Twitter and Instagram: https://twitter.com/MythsMovies https://instagram.com/mythsinmovies

Everyone has heard of Spiderman, but have you heard of the Japanese spider woman? She's a shapeshifting monster that likes to eat men. To learn more, listen now!Support the Show.Follow us on Twitter and Instagram: https://twitter.com/MythsMovies https://instagram.com/mythsinmovies

This week we are talking about the legendary of King Solomon's mines. I will explore where the myth comes from, what explorers have found and where the hunt stands today!Support the Show.Follow us on Twitter and Instagram: https://twitter.com/MythsMovies https://instagram.com/mythsinmovies

This week we are covering werewolves! We will explore their ancient Greek roots and their role in modern culture. Support the Show.Follow us on Twitter and Instagram: https://twitter.com/MythsMovies https://instagram.com/mythsinmovies

Do you like mermaids? But perhaps you think they just aren't scary enough. They need to have fangs, claws, and a penchant for murdering humans. Good news, I have the perfect monster for you- the nixie!Support the showFollow us on Twitter and Instagram: https://twitter.com/MythsMovies https://instagram.com/mythsinmovies

This week we are covering the origins and practicality of alchemy. We're digging into its dark and mystical roots, back in the ancient world. It'll be a good time and we hope you learn something new!Support the showFollow us on Twitter and Instagram: https://twitter.com/MythsMovies https://instagram.com/mythsinmovies

This week we are talking about carnivorous plants! We'll be exploring their folklore roots and how these scary vines took hold in pop culture.Support the Show.Follow us on Twitter and Instagram: https://twitter.com/MythsMovies https://instagram.com/mythsinmovies

This week I am facing my fear of clowns to tell you all about them! We'll discuss their unique origins and how they became so creepy. Check it out now!Support the showFollow us on Twitter and Instagram: https://twitter.com/MythsMovies https://instagram.com/mythsinmovies

I'm digging myself out from under a pile of snow this week. In honor of all that snow, I thought we could explore monsters that only appear in winter. Check it out!Support the showFollow us on Twitter and Instagram: https://twitter.com/MythsMovies https://instagram.com/mythsinmovies

This week we are covering a story that has featured so prominently in popular culture that is has become its own folktale! We are covering the ballet, Swan Lake and its Slavic origins.Support the showFollow us on Twitter and Instagram: https://twitter.com/MythsMovies https://instagram.com/mythsinmovies

Want to hear a historical ghost story? We'll cover the legendary ghost and explore different theories. Check it out!Support the showFollow us on Twitter and Instagram: https://twitter.com/MythsMovies https://instagram.com/mythsinmovies

What's the secret? Well, many think this is the epitome of a benign, passive princess but I would argue it's actually a feminist tale. Check out the episode to learn more! Support the showFollow us on Twitter and Instagram: https://twitter.com/MythsMovies https://instagram.com/mythsinmovies

This week we are talking about the folklore origins of the Frog Prince and it's influence on the Disney movie, the Frog Princess. Join us!Support the showFollow us on Twitter and Instagram: https://twitter.com/MythsMovies https://instagram.com/mythsinmovies

This week we are talking about chimeras! There are many kinds- ancient Greek monsters, animals, and even some humans. Check it out now to learn more!Support the showFollow us on Twitter and Instagram: https://twitter.com/MythsMovies https://instagram.com/mythsinmovies

Ever wonder why there seems to a tree of life in every mythology? From Christianity to Ancient Mesopotamia, it's always around. We'll explore why and how it's represented in popular movies like, the Jungle Cruise.Support the showFollow us on Twitter and Instagram: https://twitter.com/MythsMovies https://instagram.com/mythsinmovies

This week we are talking about centaurs! We are going to find out how they started out in Ancient Greek mythology and how they've changed in popular culture. Join us!Support the showFollow us on Twitter and Instagram: https://twitter.com/MythsMovies https://instagram.com/mythsinmovies

This week we are talking about the urban legend of the babysitter and the man upstairs. He calls her on the phone, urging her to check on the children, only for the police to inform the babysitter that the call is coming from inside the house! We'll talk about the true crime origins of the legend and the creepy movies it has inspired. Support the showFollow us on Twitter and Instagram: https://twitter.com/MythsMovies https://instagram.com/mythsinmovies

We are celebrating Halloween a little early with this episode all about the original vampire himself, Dracula. Cuddle up in front of the fire and let me tell you all about this monster and his Romanian origins. Support the showFollow us on Twitter and Instagram: https://twitter.com/MythsMovies https://instagram.com/mythsinmovies

This week we are covering aliens and their portrayal in modern culture. Sure, we know them as little green men but where does that idea come from? And why do all alien abduction stories sound the same? Check out the episode for answers to these and more!Support the showFollow us on Twitter and Instagram: https://twitter.com/MythsMovies https://instagram.com/mythsinmovies

There's a slight dip in the summer temperatures which means it is almost fall! And that means it's almost Halloween which means I'm busting out the horror movies. Today I'm talking about one of my favorites- Cabin in the Woods. I'm researching one of the monsters featured in the film and will tell you everything I learned!Support the showFollow us on Twitter and Instagram: https://twitter.com/MythsMovies https://instagram.com/mythsinmovies

This week we are all about gnomes! We'll talk about their origins and just why people plant them in their backyard gardens. Check it out now!Support the showFollow us on Twitter and Instagram: https://twitter.com/MythsMovies https://instagram.com/mythsinmovies

This week we are covering Poltergeists! I am conquering my scary movie fear one movie at a time and I'm telling you all about it. We'll learn where the word comes from, famous cases, and whether or not they are real!Support the showFollow us on Twitter and Instagram: https://twitter.com/MythsMovies https://instagram.com/mythsinmovies

This week we are covering Elves and the Shoemaker! We'll talk about the origins of the story and its influence on the western world. Check it out now!Matteo Lane - German VS Italian Dating - YouTubeLooney Tunes - Volume 11 - Ep30 - Yankee Dood it HD Watch HD Deutsch - video DailymotionSupport the showFollow us on Twitter and Instagram: https://twitter.com/MythsMovies https://instagram.com/mythsinmovies

This week we are focusing on the lore of cursed dolls. How did this phenomenon start and just why are we so scared of dolls? All will be answered, just go ahead and listen!Peggy the doll video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PHk44smoO_c&t=93s&pp=ygUOcGVnZ3kgdGhlIGRvbGw%3DLetta me out doll on Australian TV: https://youtu.be/gGFGqSxLUs4Support the showFollow us on Twitter and Instagram: https://twitter.com/MythsMovies https://instagram.com/mythsinmovies

When researching last week's episode, I came across so much fun stuff about its author, Hans Christian Andersen. This week I am covering everything that couldn't fit in last week's episode. We'll talk about Andersen's romantic life, where or not he was gay, and of course the wild vacation he took at Charles Dickens' country home.Support the showFollow us on Twitter and Instagram: https://twitter.com/MythsMovies https://instagram.com/mythsinmovies

It's winter time here in fairy tale land so put away your sunglasses and grab your cozy blanket. We are journeying to Lapland to learn all about Hans Christian Andersen's Snow Queen. Join us and learn how this fairytale inspired Disney's Frozen!SourcesWhen Opera Star Jenny Lind Came to America, She Witnessed a Nation Torn Apart Over Slavery | History| Smithsonian MagazineFrozen's original storyline and ending were VERY different with an evil Elsa and snow monster army - Mirror OnlineFrozen was our most important feminist film but the sequel won't have the same impact (theconversation.com)Frozen Was VERY Different To The Snow Queen: Everything Disney Changed (screenrant.com)Has anyone else read The Snow Queen? (SPOILERS IN THE LAST PARAGRAPH) : r/fairytales (reddit.com)A Summary and Analysis of Hans Christian Andersen's ‘The Snow Queen' Fairy Tale – Interesting Literature“The Snow Queen”, analysis of the tale by Hans Christian Andersen | LitHelperThe Snow Queen Summary and Analysis – LitbugSpelling ETERNITY: The Alchemy of “The Snow Queen” – Painted Blind PublishingInnocence and Eternity in "The Snow Queen" — CenterForLitThe Snow Queen | Hans Christian Andersen | Lit2Go ETC (usf.edu) (actual story)Frozen in Time: Disney's Adaptation of a Literary Classic - Rotoscopersscreenrant.comSupport the showFollow us on Twitter and Instagram: https://twitter.com/MythsMovies https://instagram.com/mythsinmovies

This week we are traveling to the Philippines to learn all about one of the goriest monsters I have ever heard of. Her name is Mananaggal and she is a self segmenting viscera sucker. Basically she likes blood and loves to slurp up your organs! And she can detach her torso from her legs so she can fly off and find her victims. Check it out!SourcesPBS, MonstrumManananggal: Self-Segmenting, Fetus-Eating Monster – LoreThrillAlleged Sighting of the Mythical ‘Manananggal' in the Philippines Causes Public Anxiety | Ancient Origins (ancient-origins.net)SLUMDWELLERS OF MANILA SUCKERS FOR VAMPIRE TALES – Chicago TribuneManananggal - MonstropediaManananggal: Urban Legend From the Philippines (urbanlegendsworld.com)Science explains the ‘aswang' myth in Panay | Lyn Resurreccion (businessmirror.com.ph)The authentic balut: history, culture, and economy of a Philippine food icon | Journal of Ethnic Foods | Full Text (biomedcentral.com)Support the showFollow us on Twitter and Instagram: https://twitter.com/MythsMovies https://instagram.com/mythsinmovies

It's a tokoloshe hailing all the way from South Africa. This little imp can be quite a terror- he will haunt your dreams or just plain terrorize you. Anything that goes wrong in your life could be the work of a tokoloshe. Good luck sleeping after your hear about this little guy!Support the showFollow us on Twitter and Instagram: https://twitter.com/MythsMovies https://instagram.com/mythsinmovies

This week we are covering the eternal engima- Rumpelstiltskin. Where does his name come from? Why does he want to steal a baby? Did he have an affair with the princess and that explains his temper tantrum when she foils his plan?All will be revealed so listen now!Support the showFollow us on Twitter and Instagram: https://twitter.com/MythsMovies https://instagram.com/mythsinmovies

This week is even crazier because we are getting into the folklore stories that inspired the ring. We'll dive into wells, driving the evil insane, cursed poisons, and murderous affairs. Check it out now!  Support the showFollow us on Twitter and Instagram: https://twitter.com/MythsMovies https://instagram.com/mythsinmovies

This week we are time traveling back to the 2000's and exploring a movie that has haunted me for years- The Ring. Turns out that Samara, the little girl who likes to climb out of televisions, took inspiration from several frightening folktales as well as a real person about a hundred years ago. We'll tell you all about it...if you dare! Maybe make sure your television is turned off first. Just in case. Sources: Chizuko Mifune and the Practice of Psychic Photography (the-line-up.com)https://www.curiousarchive.com/the-ring-origin-story/Japan's Onryō Spirits Inhabit a Purgatory of Revenge and Cosmic Rage - Atlas ObscuraOiwa | Japanese Ghost Stories | Yotsuya Kaidan | Scary For KidsOiwa | Yokai.comHaunted Yotsuya: Hidden Ghost Stories in Tokyo | Blog | Travel Japan (Japan National Tourism Organization)Support the showFollow us on Twitter and Instagram: https://twitter.com/MythsMovies https://instagram.com/mythsinmovies

This week we are talking about Cinderella's forgotten sister, All Kinds of Fur. This heroine is a Cinderella variant in which her father decides that she should be her new bride. It's a rough one but actually might be my favorite. Give me a chance to explain by listening to the episode!Support the showFollow us on Twitter and Instagram: https://twitter.com/MythsMovies https://instagram.com/mythsinmovies

We are wrapping up our discussion of zombies this week. Last week we tackled how zombies came from Haitian voodoo and just how they entered the American zeitgeist. Now we are talking about their evolution on screen and how these malleable monsters tackle society's issues and injustices. Check it out now!  Support the showFollow us on Twitter and Instagram: https://twitter.com/MythsMovies https://instagram.com/mythsinmovies