3 episodes
DeCryptid decryptid
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- Society & Culture
A deep, inside look, at both some of the most recognizable as well as some of the least recognizable myths, legends, monsters and lore, from human history. This podcast analyzes these legends. It dives into the roots of their origins, dissects the meaning behind what brought them about, and works towards an understanding of what makes them so memorable and recognizable, as they have carried over into modern society. Get bonus content on Patreon
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Bloody Beasts: The Story of Vampires
From the ghouls of Romania, to Dracula, to Twilight. One monster that has resonated in the minds of humans for ages is the vampire. A blood thirsty undead fiend that today we draw from its home in the shadows so to better understand what it is about this beast that so utterly entrances us. Get bonus content on Patreon
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DeCryptid: Krakens, sea monsters, and other beasts
For centuries, man has been fascinated with the ocean and those which dwell within. Apollonius wrote of it in his Argonautica, Homer in his Odyssey, and even Jules Verne, in 20,000 Leagues under the sea. So in this week's episode, let us answer why as humans we have such a deep fascination for those which lurk beneath the waves. Let us discover what inside us, causes us to latch on to these stories and why we so desire...for them to be DeCryptid.
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The Lost Cryptid
We are familiar with cryptids such as sasquatch, mothman, or Nessie. But what if there were another kind? One so unassuming, it would even be fair to call it... lost. Get bonus content on Patreon
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