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Mythical Beasts

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Mythical creatures have been popularized in movies and on TV and described in detail in fantasy literature. But where did the stories of fabled beasts like dragons, cyclops, vampires and sea monsters come from? This series reveals the origins by looking at the history, archaeology and truths behind the legends. Anatomist Joy Reidenberg, sociologist Margee Kerr, professor Brian Regal, and mythological consultant Richard Schwab help unearth the secrets behind some of the most famous and terrifying mythical beasts.

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Mythical Beasts Monsters of the Deep

Terrifying new discoveries reveal the bloody truth behind the legends of vampires, and experts investigate why people believed these monsters had a taste for human blood.

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Mythical Beasts Killer Vampires New

New discoveries uncover the dark secrets of Egypt's strange half-man, half-lion beast, revealing why the pharaohs were so intent on transforming into this powerful and ferocious monster.

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Mythical Beasts Killer Vampires

New discoveries uncover the dark secrets of Egypt's strange half-man, half-lion beast, revealing why the pharaohs were so intent on transforming into this powerful and ferocious monster.

10:00 PM on T+E Totally Entertaining

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Mythical Beasts Killer Vampires

New discoveries uncover the dark secrets of Egypt's strange half-man, half-lion beast, revealing why the pharaohs were so intent on transforming into this powerful and ferocious monster.

4:00 PM on T+E Totally Entertaining

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Mythical Beasts Lost World of the Cyclops New

A new excavation at the mysterious home of the Minoans leads to a startling discovery about real-life origins of the Minotaur, and experts decode artifacts that point to bloody human sacrifices for the ferocious monster.

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Mythical Beasts Lost World of the Cyclops

A new excavation at the mysterious home of the Minoans leads to a startling discovery about real-life origins of the Minotaur, and experts decode artifacts that point to bloody human sacrifices for the ferocious monster.

10:00 PM on T+E Totally Entertaining

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