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Five Minute Mythology

Gods and Monsters

Introducing a new mythological god, monster, or story in just five minutes.

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07:01

Jikininki

Five Minute Mythology ·

2025/01/29

Explore ancient Japanese folklore's spectral figure, born of human greed, cursed to forever feast on the dead yet yearning for redemption. Explore more myths and wonders by visiting godsandmonsters.info. Join our free community for a daily dose of mythology at our Substack!

06:13

Ishtar

Five Minute Mythology ·

2025/01/25

Discover the enigmatic allure of a goddess embodying love, war, and renewal, weaving tales of power and vulnerability.Explore more myths and wonders by visiting godsandmonsters.info. Join our free community for a daily dose of mythology at our Substack!

06:01

Hakutaku

Five Minute Mythology ·

2025/01/22

In ancient Japan, a mystical creature with nine eyes and celestial wisdom dwells, bridging myth and reality as an enigmatic oracle. Explore more myths and wonders by visiting godsandmonsters.info. Join our free community for a daily dose of mythology at our Substack!

06:31

Galatea

Five Minute Mythology ·

2025/01/18

In an ancient Cypriot workshop, Pygmalion's artistry birthed a living masterpiece, blurring lines between sculpture and life.Explore more myths and wonders by visiting godsandmonsters.info. Join our free community for a daily dose of mythology at our Substack!

06:37

Flatwoods Monster

Five Minute Mythology ·

2025/01/15

In the quiet expanses of the United States, an enigmatic being blurs the line between Earth and the cosmos. Explore more myths and wonders by visiting godsandmonsters.info. Join our free community for a daily dose of mythology at our Substack!

07:10

Erlik

Five Minute Mythology ·

2025/01/11

Austere underworld lord commands spirits, imposes judgment, and embodies the balance of life, death, creation, and decay.Explore more myths and wonders by visiting godsandmonsters.info. Join our free community for a daily dose of mythology at our Substack!

06:21

Dullahan

Five Minute Mythology ·

2025/01/08

Encounter Ireland's eerie past where a headless horseman roams, terrorizing the landscape, yet holds a surprising vulnerability - a fear of gold.Explore more myths and wonders by visiting godsandmonsters.info. Join our free community for a daily dose of mythology at our Substack!

06:29

Cronus

Five Minute Mythology ·

2025/01/04

In the ancient tapestry of Greek lore, Cronus, wielding symbols of harvest and time, rose and fell amidst prophecy and betrayal.Explore more myths and wonders by visiting godsandmonsters.info. Join our free community for a daily dose of mythology at our Substack!

06:14

Banshee

Five Minute Mythology ·

2025/01/01

Explore the Banshee's role in Celtic lore: a spectral harbinger of death, embodying communal grief, and veiled in mystery.Explore more myths and wonders by visiting godsandmonsters.info. Join our free community for a daily dose of mythology at our Substack!

06:09

Atlas

Five Minute Mythology ·

2024/12/28

A Titan’s eternal struggle embodies strength, resilience, and the tragic weight of an unyielding cosmic punishment.Explore more myths and wonders by visiting godsandmonsters.info. Join our free community for a daily dose of mythology at our Substack!

04:32

Zalmoxis

Five Minute Mythology ·

2024/12/25

An ancient Thracian deity embodies wisdom and benevolence, promising eternal life through mystical resurrection and divine guidance.Explore more myths and wonders by visiting godsandmonsters.info. Join our free community for a daily dose of mythology at our Substack!

06:02

Special Episode: Santa Claus

Five Minute Mythology ·

2024/12/23

In the mystical realms of frost-kissed rooftops and dancing auroras, a beloved figure emerges, embodying joy, generosity, and wonder.Explore more myths and wonders by visiting godsandmonsters.info. Join our free community for a daily dose of mythology at our Substack!

04:50

Yeti (Himalayan)

Five Minute Mythology ·

2024/12/21

In the remote Himalayas, an enigmatic guardian of towering peaks, embodying awe and fear, the Yeti remains a mystery. Explore more myths and wonders by visiting godsandmonsters.info. Join our free community for a daily dose of mythology at our Substack!

04:41

Xhindi

Five Minute Mythology ·

2024/12/18

In the mystical heart of Albania, elusive Xhindis, ethereal beings, embody nature's duality, shaping our world with whispers and mysteries.Explore more myths and wonders by visiting godsandmonsters.info. Join our free community for a daily dose of mythology at our Substack!

04:58

Wendigo

Five Minute Mythology ·

2024/12/14

In the depths of North America's forests, a sinister embodiment of malevolence and hunger emerges, a chilling symbol of human darkness.Explore more myths and wonders by visiting godsandmonsters.info. Join our free community for a daily dose of mythology at our Substack!

05:11

Veles

Five Minute Mythology ·

2024/12/11

An ancient deity of earth and water, embodying life, death, and transformation, weaving nature's eternal cycles.Explore more myths and wonders by visiting godsandmonsters.info. Join our free community for a daily dose of mythology at our Substack!

04:40

Umay (goddess of fertility)

Five Minute Mythology ·

2024/12/07

Radiant goddess of fertility and protection, illuminating the horizon with her golden tresses and nurturing life itself.Explore more myths and wonders by visiting godsandmonsters.info. Join our free community for a daily dose of mythology at our Substack!

04:59

Talos

Five Minute Mythology ·

2024/12/04

Crafted by the god Hephaestus, Talos, a towering bronze automaton, guarded Crete with awe-inspiring might, using formidable powers to deter invaders.Explore more myths and wonders by visiting godsandmonsters.info. Join our free community for a daily dose of mythology at our Substack!

04:52

Squonk

Five Minute Mythology ·

2024/11/30

Amidst North America's uncharted forests, a mystical being, born of sorrow and transformed by fate, evokes the beauty in imperfection.Explore more myths and wonders by visiting godsandmonsters.info. Join our free community for a daily dose of mythology at our Substack!

06:00

Robin Hood

Five Minute Mythology ·

2024/11/27

A master archer defies tyranny, becoming a legendary symbol of justice, inspiring hope in dark and troubled times.Explore more myths and wonders by visiting godsandmonsters.info. Join our free community for a daily dose of mythology at our Substack!

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