Today we take a deep dive into the crazy world of Japanese Folklore. Examining the strangest and most disturbing Yokai, starting with some of the most well known and ending with the most obscure Japan has to offer. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today we take a look at Mary Shelley's Frankenstein, a true gothic horror classic. A young scientist discovers the secret to creating life and attempts to do what so many before him failed to do. When his experiment fails, he bestows life upon what he can only describe as a monster. A monster who seeks revenge for the cruel life he had been thrust into, but who will prevail in this battle of creator vs creation? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today we take a look at Journey to the West a true classic of Chinese literature. An epic pilgrimage that features everyone's favorite shapeshifting trickster Sun Wukong the Monkey King.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today we explore the secrets of the Arctic, its forgotten and obscure creatures found in Inuit folklore and mythology.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today we take a look at a true horror classic in Bram Stoker's Dracula. Hopefully you enjoy this abridged version narrated by Mythology & Fiction explained.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In today's episode we take a look at the Augsburg book of miracles, a manuscript from an unknown author containing miraculous signs through out the ages, a collection of renaissance art and religious stories that many thought would predict future events. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today we take a look at the Dictionnaire Infernal otherwise known as the Infernal Dictionary, written by Jacques Collin de Plancy. This manuscript delves into many of the lesser known and forgotten demons as well as the practices and beliefs surrounding the occult.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In today's episode we take a look at the mystery behind the monster that plagued the French countryside in the 18th century, but what exactly was the beast of Gevaudan? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today we take a look at the dragons, the history behind these mythical monsters and how their appearance and significance has changed over time.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today we take a look at the all three parts of Dante's Divine Comedy, Inferno, Purgatorio and Paradiso.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices