❄️ In the frozen silence of the North, hunger itself became a monster.This is the story of the Wendigo - a spirit of famine, greed, and endless hunger. Born from the traditions of the Algonquian peoples, the Wendigo was not just a beast, but a warning: that those who gave in to selfishness or cannibalism would lose their humanity forever.In this episode of Myth & Magic, we explore:🌲 The world of the Algonquian peoples, where famine shaped myth.📖 The origins of the Wendigo and its first recorded stories.👁️ The powers, form, and role of the Wendigo in folklore.🩸 Encounters, rituals, and the fear it inspired.🔥 Why the Wendigo endures as a symbol of greed and imbalance today.

🎙️ Narrated by TotalEcho | A Chronica Arcana Original

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By day, he is a man like any other. By night, beneath the full moon, the beast within awakens.But where did the first whispers of the wolf-man begin? From the cursed King Lycaon of Greece, to the Norse ulfhednar, to the witch-trials of medieval Europe — the werewolf has haunted human imagination for centuries.In this episode of Myth & Magic, we trace the origins of the werewolf, its powers, its role in folklore, and the terror it inspired across villages and courts of law. From the forests of Arcadia to the trials of Peter Stumpp and the legends of the loup-garou, discover how the myth of man and wolf blurred the line between civilization and savagery.⚔️ What you’ll uncover in this tale:• Ancient roots of lycanthropy in Greece and Rome • Wolf-warriors of the Norse and Slavic traditions • The Church, witch-hunts, and werewolves on trial • The rise of silver bullets, full moons, and modern horror • Why the werewolf still endures as a symbol of the beast within

🎙️ Narrated by TotalEcho | A Chronica Arcana Original

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Chronica Arcana brings ancient worlds to life through immersive storytelling and meticulous research. New episodes every two weeks.

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The vampire we know today did not rise from Transylvania alone - its shadow stretches far deeper, into the dark folklore of the Slavs. Long before fangs and castles entered the myth, the people of Eastern Europe feared restless dead who clawed their way back from the grave, feeding on the living.In this episode, we journey into the origins of the vampire legend - exploring Slavic burial rites, tales of blood-drinking revenants, and the ancient fear that death is never the end. Where did the first vampire myths begin? And why did they haunt the Slavic world so fiercely?Step into the lore, and discover the true roots of one of the world’s most enduring monsters.

🎙️ Narrated by TotalEcho | A Chronica Arcana Original

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Chronica Arcana brings ancient worlds to life through immersive storytelling and meticulous research. New episodes every two weeks.

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