Mystic Britain Season 1 Episode 14
Mystic Britain
Season 1

Ep 14. Gods and Monsters

  • TV-PG
  • August 16, 2020
  • 44 min

In Mystic Britain season 1 episode 14, titled "Gods and Monsters," the hosts explore the ancient beliefs and legends about deities and mythical creatures in the British Isles.

The first segment focuses on the Celtic goddess Rhiannon, who is associated with horses, birds, and the moon. The hosts visit the ruins of a hillfort in Wales where scholars speculate that Rhiannon's story might have been told, and they also attend a modern-day ceremony in her honor.

Next, the hosts delve into the realm of monsters, starting with the legendary creature called the Nuckelavee from the Orkney Islands. Described as a horse with a human torso attached, the Nuckelavee was said to bring plagues and droughts to the land. The hosts investigate the possible origins of this creature and the superstitions surrounding it.

Moving to the south of England, the hosts examine the mystery of the Beast of Exmoor, a large cat-like creature that has been sighted by many people over the years. Is it a wild animal, a cryptid, or a phantom? The hosts talk to witnesses and experts to try to uncover the truth.

Finally, the hosts explore the concept of divine kingship in ancient Britain, in which a ruler was considered to have divine powers and was closely associated with the land and the natural world. They visit a site where a Bronze Age king was buried in a rich grave, and they speculate about the rituals and beliefs that might have surrounded his reign.

Throughout the episode, the hosts weave together folklore, archaeology, and history to reveal the enduring power of belief and imagination in the human experience.

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Description
  • First Aired
    August 16, 2020
  • Content Rating
    TV-PG
  • Runtime
    44 min
  • Language
    English