Podcast Summary
Discovering the Persian creature Shadavar with its unique antler-like horn: Mythical creatures often have a hidden predatory nature despite their beautiful appearance.
The world of mythical creatures is full of surprises, as evidenced by the discovery of the Persian creature Shadavar in a vintage Time Life Enchanted World book. This creature, depicted with a unique antler-like horn, was brought to life through the illustrations of contemporary artist Wayne Anderson. While Shadavar's horn may appear beautiful and musical when the wind passes through it, luring animals near, it hides a predatory nature. This duality of beauty and danger is a common theme in mythology. Listen to The Daily Show Ears Edition podcast, hosted by John Stewart, for more intriguing stories and discoveries. And remember, not all that glitters is gold, or in this case, all that seems beautiful may not be harmless.
Mythical creatures evolve and transform over time: Mythical creatures like shad havar and sirenus have borrowed and lent attributes, their descriptions have changed, and their origins may be linked to musical instruments or other creatures.
Mythical creatures, such as the shad havar and the sirenus, have evolved and transformed over time through various cultural interpretations. As mentioned in the podcast, the shad havar, a creature with a horn containing numerous hollow branches, has had its horn count increase from 42 to 72 over the centuries. The sirenus, a creature with musical apertures that lured prey with its song, has been described as both a marine and a land animal, and may have borrowed attributes from other mythical creatures. The name of the creature may also be linked to a Byzantine musical instrument. This illustrates how mythical creatures are fluid and can borrow or lend attributes to one another. The podcast also highlights the connection between the sirenus and the Greek mythological creatures, the sirens. Overall, the discussion emphasizes the importance of understanding the cultural context and evolution of mythical creatures throughout history. Tune in for more fascinating insights on myths and legends in future episodes of the Monster Fact or the Artifact podcast. For more podcasts, visit the iHeartRadio app, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you listen to your favorite shows.
