Claire Stephen-Walker

Mythical Menagerie

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Welcome to the Mythical Menagerie. Pull your chair a little closer to the fire, mind the damp by the door, and listen well. Each week, the Curator opens another dusty drawer from the archive to examine the strange creatures humanity has carried through myth, folklore, literature, and the tales travellers whisper. Some are beautiful. Some are monstrous. Most are at least a little tragic. From forgotten spirits lurking in ancient towers to things waiting in marsh water for unwary travellers, the Mythical Menagerie explores the stories behind the world's most fascinating mythical creatures. E...

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Claire Stephen-Walker

Episodes

The Wind Horse 08.06.2026 5:47

What would it be like to know exactly when someone you love is going to die? In this episode of the Mythical Menagerie, we visit Xanthos, the immortal horse of Achilles. Born from the West Wind and gifted with the power of prophecy, Xanthos carried the greatest warrior of the Trojan War into battle, and foresaw the fate waiting for him. Join the Curator by the fire as we explore Greek mythology,...

The Incomplete Creature 01.06.2026 6:27

Deep within the mysterious Tower of Victory waits a creature unlike any other. In this episode of Mythical Menagerie , we explore one of the strangest creatures in world mythology, tracing its origins through the writings of Jorge Luis Borges and uncovering the symbolism behind this elusive tower-dwelling beast. Is the A Bao A Qu a monster, a spirit, or a reflection of our own journey towards sel...