The Monsters and Mythos Podcast
A podcast that takes a look at the races and monsters of D&D and compares them to their mythological and folkloric counterparts.
Episodes
Today we take a look at the Rakshasa and the Jinn, more commonly known as genies.
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Today we will discuss the playable races of Aarakokra and Kenku, as well a different creatures that have been human/Avian hybrids.
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Today we explore Sea Serpents, Leviathan, and the Kraken.
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Today we explore chimera creatures, such as the Manticore, Griffin, and Hippocamp. A creature filled episode.
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While we have examined some specific Undead creatures, this episode we cover more of a scattering of creatures that do not have a lot of specifics to it, but is still a common antagonist in horror stories.
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Today we exam a few monsters that are half-human, half-animal. The origin stories may be a but more explicit than other episodes.
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Today we discuss Cambions and Tieflings. This episode was a listener requested episode. While Tieflings do not have a mythology or folklore counterpart, we still explore a little about Devil Marks and Cambions.
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Today we discuss demons and Devils. While 2 different archetypes in D&D, a devil is more of a named demon in our mythologies.
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Today we once again speak of the fae and this time discuss dwarfs. Taken from being a type of elf, they have become their own character in fantasy outright.
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Today we discuss Giants. These creatures have been described as being 9 feet tall to Titan sizes.
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This episode we take a look at Werewolves and other were-beasts. From possible legal origins to the cinema, Werewolves have pervaded in our imaginations for millenia.
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This episode we take a look at Echidna and the monsters that were her children. Sphinx, Chimera, Hydra and many others.
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Today we take a look at another popular creature of the fae realm, Elves. From their appearance in Norse mythology, to Theriot depictions in Lord of the Rings, Elves have had a varied life.
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Today we look at the basilisk and the cockatrice. While initially separate creatures, in folklore they became merged to become 1 type of creature.
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Today we discuss the vampire, a creature feared the world over and has taken many variations.
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Today we discuss the gnome. One of the smaller races of D&D and discuss their beginnings as elemental spirits to become a replacement of Santa's elves.
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Today we take a look at Medusa and Gorgons, with Medusa being a Gorgon in Greek Mythology, yet completely different entities in D&D.
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Today we take a look at zombies and how pop culture turned them in to the brain eating Undead we recognize today. We also discuss the Lich as it is a zombie that maintains its mental prowess.
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Today we will be discussing Goblins; creatures that cover a wide variety of entities and are found worldwide.
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Today we will be discussing the Tarasque, the beast many are surprised to find that there is a tale about it.
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