![]() They are completely benevolent and were known for rescuing stranded men out at sea, sea creatures or saving sailors from sea monsters and from drowning - having them mount their backs whilst they rode them back to shore. There are debates on whether they could shapeshift into usual horses - but if they did, they are immensely clumsy whilst on land, definitely standing out amongst land horses. They could also in turn, control the weather around them - mostly by either calming or creating storms. In terms of powers, they are very strong and fast - but they are also able to control the water around them, including summoning huge waves to crash ships or propel them faster in the water. They do not need air, and are completely aquatic - they also only really eat algae and seaweed, and so would come to the surface if this was lacking under the waves. They are said to keep to herds of around 10, with one lone stallion, mares and foals - and were considered social creatures. ![]() They are able to live in both fresh and saltwater, but are more likely to be in the ocean and larger bodies of water. Hippocampus are immortal, god-favoured creatures with very few natural predators. They are horse-sized, rather than their aquatic namesake which are immensely small - and are known to be extremely strong and fast in the water. They are also scaled and sometimes are depicted with wings, which they can also use underwater. They have long flowing manes, and a long fin running from their torso to the end of their tail - very similarly to a traditional mermaid. Its front legs are sometimes described as hooves, but most commonly as webbed. The Hippocampus is generally described as a seahorse adjacent beast of the depths - with blue or green skin, a horse-like head and upper body shape, and the tail of a fish instead of back legs. Going off of that, we’re looking at a kingly myth monster this week, I say this only in their reputation and size - they don’t really have anything to do with kings realistically, but we’re staying underwater from last week and looking at the wonderful Hippocampus! ![]() Sometimes there is a perk to being British, who knew? I hope you’re having a lovely May so far - and anyone in the UK will tell you that we’re having a great time with 3 out of 5 Mondays this month being bank holidays with the coronation. I’ll also be dropping in some references that they have to recent culture and where you can see these represented in modern day content so you can learn more, and get as obsessed as I am about these absolute legends of the mythological world. These podcasts focus on the actual cryptids, folklore and mythic monsters from global mythology, rather than focusing on full stories of heroes and their big adventures. Hello and welcome to Myth Monsters, my name is Erin and I’ll be your host for these little snack bite size podcasts on folklore and mythical monsters from around the world.
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