Though myths and legends tend to focus on human characters and figures of supernatural origins, real life animals play a massive role in cultural stories. With thousands of animal species found across the planet, every culture on earth incorporates them to varying degrees in their respective mythologies. Sometimes they are signs and messengers of the gods and higher powers, sometimes they are companions or enemies to the protagonists, and sometimes they are the main characters in their own fables. This program will detail some of the ways that animals have influenced storytelling throughout the ages! Support us on Patreon! MYTHOLOGY HAS BEEN TOLD AND RETOLD IN MANY FORMS ACROSS TIME, STORIES AND ACCOUNTS MAY VARY. MUSIC: "Forest" by Eternal Depth CLIPS: "The Lion King" Disney 1994 "Deadly Crocodiles of the Nile River" National Geographic Stock footage of lions, elephants, bears, owls, bison, sharks, wolves, sea turtles, tigers, seals, deer, zebras, kangaroos, cats, whales, gorillas, and gila monsters OPENING: ARTISTS FEATURED: Taran Fiddler Anna Ro Phil El Rassi Girric art Jorge Silva Plain Oasis art Antony Galbraith Giovanni Rapiti Olya Demidova Wudgla Picked Pockets art Alessia H Valastro Samuel Molina Gaudi Buendia Ian Kirkpatrick Leo D'Amico REFERENCES: “Grimm’s Fairy Tales” translation by Margaret Hunt If we used your artwork please let us know so we can give proper credit!