What stories are the inspirational ‘Muses’ in your life? Many-headed monsters, ferocious fighters, scheming sorcerers, humble heroes: mythology, legends, and folklore are full of fascinating stories and vibrant characters. For thousands of years, humanity has used mythology to make sense of our own lives, express our creativity, and connect with each other. In Myths and Muses, the Plato Learning team shares stories drawn from across many pantheons and cultures, with the hope that young demigods (and their families!) will feel inspired to explore ancient legends, modern marvels, and the heroic potential in their own lives.
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What stories are the inspirational ‘Muses’ in your life? Many-headed monsters, ferocious fighters, scheming sorcerers, humble heroes: mythology, legends, and folklore are full of fascinating stories and vibrant characters. For thousands of years, humanity has used mythology to make sense of our own lives, express our creativity, and connect with each other. In Myths and Muses, the Plato Learning team shares stories drawn from across many pantheons and cultures, with the hope that young demigods (and their families!) will feel inspired to explore ancient legends, modern marvels, and the heroic potential in their own lives.
Misunderstood Monsters Episode 7: The Loch Ness Monster & Other Creatures of the Water
Myths and Muses: A Mythik Camps Podcast
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Misunderstood Monsters Episode 7: The Loch Ness Monster & Other Creatures of the Water
Our feature story in this episode takes us to the Highlands of Scotland, where we’ll meet the elusive Loch Ness Monster, AKA Nessie. We'll also learn about some other Nessie-like creatures across the world, and some different water-dwelling creatures in the British Isles, Scandinavia, and western and central Africa.
Visit the World of Mythik website to learn more and to contribute your theories to our board!
All stories told on Myths & Muses are original family-friendly adaptations of ancient myths and legends. Stories from ancient mythology can also sometimes deal with complicated topics for young listeners — to the mortal parents and caretakers reading this, we encourage listening along with your young demigods to help them navigate those topics as they explore these epic tales.
Transcript for Episode 7
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The "Surgeon's Photograph":
Stuff to Read:
Nessie:
Visit Inverness: The Loch Ness Monster
History Channel: The First Sighting of the Loch Ness Monster
NPR: 55-year-old camera set up to track the Loch Ness monster found in Scotland
The Official Loch Ness Monster Sightings Register
The Loch Ness Centre
Kelpies:
Historic UK: The Kelpie
Ancient Myth in Modern Art
Folklore of Scotland: Kelpies
Jormungandr and the Kraken
Jormungandr at World History Encyclopedia
Jormungandr: The Midgard Serpent in Norse Mythology
Ancient Origins: Jörmungandr: The Misunderstood Midgard Serpent of Norse Mythology
Sea monsters and their inspiration: serpents, mermaids, the kraken and more
Ninki Nanka
Gambian Folktales: The Ninki Nanka
BBC: The Hunt for Gambia's Mythical Dragon
CNN: Here be monsters: The search for Africa’s mythical beasts
Coffee and Creatures: It’s Hard to Keep Things Straight With the Ninki-Nanka
Mokele Mbembe
Cryptid Archives: Mokole-Mbembe
Sightings Of The Legendary Mokele-Mbembe "Dinosaur" Of The Congo Are Increasing. What Is Going On?
How Stuff Works: Mokele-Mbembe: The Truth Behind Africa's Mythical River Monster
Stuff to Watch: Our curated YouTube Playlist for this episode!
Myths and Muses: A Mythik Camps Podcast
What stories are the inspirational ‘Muses’ in your life? Many-headed monsters, ferocious fighters, scheming sorcerers, humble heroes: mythology, legends, and folklore are full of fascinating stories and vibrant characters. For thousands of years, humanity has used mythology to make sense of our own lives, express our creativity, and connect with each other. In Myths and Muses, the Plato Learning team shares stories drawn from across many pantheons and cultures, with the hope that young demigods (and their families!) will feel inspired to explore ancient legends, modern marvels, and the heroic potential in their own lives.
