Five Minute Mythology

Anubis, the enigmatic Egyptian god, stands at the threshold between life and death, embodying the mysterious roles of guardian, embalmer, and judge. This episode delves into his sacred duty over the …

Zmey Gorynych, the three-headed dragon of Slavic legend, emerges from the depths with a roar that shakes the earth itself. A beast of destruction and deception, its power lies not only in its fiery b…

Discover the mysterious world of yōkai, elusive creatures that slip through the cracks of reality. From shape-shifting spirits to playful tricksters, these beings lurk in the shadows, waiting to be s…

Xanthus, the divine warhorse of Achilles, was no ordinary steed. Born of the storm and the wind, this celestial creature was the embodiment of speed and power. With a golden coat that gleamed like th…

In the foggy, mystical corners of the English and Celtic countryside, the will-o'-the-wisp dances—a flickering, ghostly light that leads the curious astray. Is it a spirit, a trickster, or something …

Vesta, the goddess of the hearth, stands as one of Rome's most enduring yet understated deities. Unlike the more theatrical gods of war and love, her power lay in quiet constancy—the eternal flame th…

In the forgotten corners of the world, where water and earth merge in mist and shadow, the undines—water spirits of haunting beauty—await. Born of the element they call home, these ethereal beings li…

Tiddy Mun, the elusive guardian of the Lincolnshire Fens, is a spirit shrouded in mist and mystery. Often seen as a childlike wisp, this capricious figure controls the waters and mists, blessing the …

In the quiet twilight hours, a mysterious figure known as the Sandman visits, but is he a gentle dream-weaver or a dark enforcer of sleep? Delve into the many facets of this ancient being—both a keep…

In the shadowy depths of Louisiana's bayous, the Rougarou stalks—an eerie creature caught between man and beast. Its curse is born from disobedience, betrayal, and broken vows, twisting the unfortuna…

Quetzalcoatl, the Feathered Serpent, is no ordinary deity—he is the embodiment of creation, wisdom, and transformation. Soaring between sky and earth, he gifted humanity with knowledge, maize, and th…

Paul Bunyan isn’t just a giant lumberjack—he’s the towering force behind North America’s wildest landscapes. From carving the Mississippi River with his axe to smoothing the Rocky Mountains, his colo…

Obatala, the revered Yoruba deity, was entrusted with crafting humanity from clay but faltered after drinking palm wine, creating imperfect beings. Stricken by guilt, he vowed sobriety and became the…

This episode unpacks the myth of Noah—not as a distant prophet or mythical hero, but as a man burdened with an impossible task: preserving life through a cataclysmic flood. We explore the massive, al…

In Algonquian tradition, the Manitou is not just a spirit—it’s the living essence of the world itself. Neither bound by form nor confined to myth, it flows through every stone, stream, and creature, …

Deep within Russia’s vast woodlands dwells the Leshy—a living spirit woven from bark, leaves, and ancient forest magic. As protector and trickster, he shapes-shifts into animals, trees, and wind, gui…

Beneath the earth’s surface, in winding tunnels older than memory, the Knocker waits—small, gnome-like spirits whose rhythmic knocks guide miners through peril and promise. Are they ancient guardians…

Deep in the tangled woods of New Jersey, something cries out in the night—a sound like metal on stone, sharp enough to chill the spine. Locals call it the Jersey Devil, a beast stitched from nightmar…

She was queen, sorceress, mother, and mourner—the goddess who defied death itself to resurrect her beloved Osiris and birth the god Horus. In this episode, we unravel the myth of Isis, the most rever…

In dimly lit laboratories, where science blurred into sorcery, medieval alchemists dared to do the unthinkable—create life from scratch. This episode explores the eerie myth of the Homunculus, a tiny…