Mythology · Folklore · Ancient belief
The strange stories behind mythology, folklore and ancient belief.
Explore gods, monsters, spirits and legends from cultures around the world.
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About Mysteries
of Mythology
Mysteries of Mythology explores the gods, monsters, legends and beliefs people have told stories about for thousands of years.
From ancient Mesopotamia and Greece to Japanese folklore and British ghost stories, each episode looks at where these stories came from, how they changed, and what people actually believed.
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