Embarks on an odyssey to uncover the origins of myths an mythical creatures the world over. What links do dragons, werewolves, vampires, mermaids and unicorns have to natural history? What is the relevance of myths in today's society?
Episodes Season Season 1 · 0/13 0/13 watched · 1997
S01E01 Creatures of the Night 1997-01-01
The different kinds of nocturnal monsters and spirits to appear in mythology, with explanations about what they may represent to us. more S01E02 Dragons
Different roles of dragons in mythology, with their links to living reptiles and amphibians as well as exploring their relevance in the modern day. more S01E03 Creatures of the Deep
The sea in mythology, including the gods and creatures that live within it. more S01E04 Mythical 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. more S01E05 The 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. more
S01E06 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. more S01E07 The 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. more
S01E08 Man Beasts
The appearance and significance of human-animal hybrids in mythology. more S01E09 Spirits 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. more S01E10 Mythical Horses
The role of the horse in mythology, including stories about the creation of the horse and creatures with horse-like features. more
S01E11 Birds and Things with Wings
The role of birds in mythology, including depictions of mythical bird creatures. more S01E12 Tricky Tricksters
Trickster characters and the role they play in human society. more
S01E13 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. more 
