
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?
Air Date: 1997-01-01
The different kinds of nocturnal monsters and spirits to appear in mythology, with explanations about what they may r...
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Different roles of dragons in mythology, with their links to living reptiles and amphibians as well as exploring thei...
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The sea in mythology, including the gods and creatures that live within it.
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Many ways that cats appear in mythology, combining both domestic cats and big cats – this includes mythological cat m...
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Ancient stories of different doomsdays, exploring why humans come to believe they are destined to be destroyed and co...
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The stories of metamorphosis between man and animal, with a particular focus on the stories of werewolves, as well as...
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Different underworlds, with an emphasis on the Egyptian, Greek and Christian versions, exploring the role religion pl...
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The appearance and significance of human-animal hybrids in mythology.
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The mythology surrounding temperate forests, including the creatures living within it, as well as looking at beliefs ...
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The role of the horse in mythology, including stories about the creation of the horse and creatures with horse-like f...
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The role of birds in mythology, including depictions of mythical bird creatures.
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Trickster characters and the role they play in human society.
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The modern stories of aliens, looking at several notable alien encounters, comparing these creatures to living insect...