Cosmic and Body Horror
Cosmic and Body Horror
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Knygathin Zhaum: Commoriom's Doom | Cthulhu Mythos
It is worthy of record, however, that Knygathin Zhaum, the half-breed Voormi, reverted to the most primitive ancestral characteristics following the stress of his numerous decapitations. I have yet to translate the dire and abominable legend telling how a certain doughty denizen of Commoriom returned to the city after its public evacuation, and found that it was peopled most execrably and innumerably by the fissional spawn of Knygathin Zhaum, which retained no vestige of anything earthly.
Letter from clark ashton smith to robert barlow.
Knygathin Zhaum was the offspring of Sfatlicllp, the granddaughter of Tsathoggua, and one of the cave-dwelling humanoids known as the Voormis.
Knygathin Zhaum initially appears humanoid but with unsettling features: hairless skin mottled like a boa and movements suggesting an inhuman, snake-like internal structure. After his capture, his true Azathothian nature is revealed as his form becomes increasingly grotesque, with body parts shifting positions and transforming into tentacle-like appendages, embodying the alien and chaotic essence of his lineage.
Knygathin Zhaum was a reaver and cannibal. And he was the precursor to the Formless Spawn of Tsathoggua. This story unfolds the events of attempting to capture such an abomination and the catastrophic horror that followed.
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Iod: The Dimension Prowler | Cthulhu Mythos
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It was his monstrous pleasure to hunt the soul, as a hound will course and run down a frightened rabbit. The first mention of Iod comes in Kuttner's "The Secret of Kravitz," when Franz Kralitz is learning eldritch lore from his ancestors: "I learned, too, of the unbelievable manner in which Iod, the Source, is worshiped beyond the outer galaxies." In "The Invaders", Hayward's experiment teach h...
Yhoundeh: Consort of Nyarlathotep | Tsathoggua Cycle
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I'll now try to answer your questions, some of which have necessitated research into archives even darker and more obscure than those of the learned Pnom. Chushax, or Zishaik, of whose lineage I can learn only the most meager and dubious details, was the wife of Tsathoggua. Their offspring, Zvilpogglua, was more male than anything else. The Immediate parent of Cthulhu and his race (child of Nug...
The Flower Women by Clark Ashton Smith | Maal Dweb
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A story from the renowned tales of "Xiccarph": The sorcerer Maal Dweb approached the flower women with caution, for he knew that they were vampires. These half-woman, half-flower monsters were as venomous as they were beautiful. His presence was now detected. Could their hypnotic singing lure yet another victim, or would Maal Dweb's own magic save him from the wailing power of the enchanting fl...
The Empire of the Necromancers by Clark Ashton Smith | Zothique 1 of 16
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Zothique, vaguely suggested by Theosophic theories about past and future continents, is the last inhabited continent of earth. The continents of our present cycle have sunken, perhaps several times. Some have remained submerged; others have re-risen, partially, and re-arranged themselves. Zothique, as I conceive it, comprises Asia Minor, Arabia, Persia, India, parts of northern and eastern Afri...
Zushakon: Bells of Horror Henry Kuttner | Cthulhu Mythos
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Zushakon, The Dark Silent One, appears as a swirling, black vortex, revered by the Mutsune Native Americans as a dire death god. He is also worshipped by the mysterious servitors known as the Hidden Ones. It is a descendent of Ubbo-Sathla. The name is also given as Zul-Che-Quon (by West Coast Indian tribes) and Zushakon (in Mu and Xinian). "Zushakon" is an alternative spelling of Zulchequon use...
Necronomicon: Time And The Gods
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Contents 0:00:49 - Time and the Gods 0:07:44 - The Coming of the Sea 0:18:26 - A Legend of the Dawn 0:33:18 - The Vengeance of Men 0:40:21 - When the Gods Slept 0:53:28 - The King That Was Not 0:57:35 - The Cave of Kai 1:08:09 - The Sorrow of Search 1:20:34 - The Men of Yarnith 1:34:22 - For the Honour of the Gods 1:41:10 - Night and Morning 1:46:13 - Usury 1:51:26 - Mlideen 1:54:28 - The Secre...
Raider of the Spaceways By Henry Kuttner
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This story is a pulp space opera with strong elements of planetary adventure. It follows Dal Kenworth, the son of a prominent politician, and his courageous companion Thona Thorton as they are thrust into a perilous struggle against ruthless space pirates and the untamed dangers of Venus. Themes of resilience, ingenuity, and the perilous allure of the unknown are explored as the duo fights for ...
The Maze of Maâl Dweb by Clark Ashton Smith
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A story from the renowned tales of "Xiccarph": Before Tiglari, many brave souls had the same noble dream of scaling and crossing through the forbidding palace of Maal Dweb. So far, none who attempted this feat has ever returned or have been seen again. But Tiglari, the jungle hunter skilled in destroying dangerous beasts, was undeterred by the hideous odds that lay before him! Disclaimer: This ...
Thunder in the Dawn by Henry Kuttner | Sword and Sorcery
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Weird Tales, May 1938 Thunder in the Dawn by Henry Kuttner is a classic pulp fantasy novel first published in 1938 in Strange Stories. It falls within the sword-and-sorcery subgenre, sharing similarities with the works of Robert E. Howard. The story follows Elak of Atlantis, a reluctant hero drawn into a world of dark sorcery, ancient gods, and perilous quests. The narrative is rich in atmosphe...
Four Cthulhu Mythos Stories by Robert Bloch
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Contents 0:00:50 - The Shambler from the Stars 0:25:53 - The Secret in the Tomb 0:43:51 - The Suicide in the Study 0:57:11 - The Laughter of a Ghoul 1:02:22 - The Creeper in the Crypt Disclaimer: This work is believed to be in the public domain in the United States because it was legally published within the United States before 1964, and extensive research found that copyright was not renewed....
Darkness Awaits by Frank Belknap Long
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Disclaimer: This work is believed to be in the public domain in the United States because it was legally published within the United States before 1964, and extensive research found that copyright was not renewed. Art used in this video is secondary to the video main content and is believed to be allowed Under section 107 of the copyright Act 1976, allowance is mad for FAIR USE for purpose such...
The Eater of Souls and other Cthulhu Mythos by Henry Kuttner
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The Eater of Souls and other Cthulhu Mythos by Henry Kuttner
The City of the Singing Flame by Clark Ashton Smith
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The City of the Singing Flame by Clark Ashton Smith
Hell on Earth By Robert Bloch
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Hell on Earth By Robert Bloch
The Cthulhu Mythos of Frank Belknap Long
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The Cthulhu Mythos of Frank Belknap Long
The Invaders by Henry Kuttner | Cthulhu Mythos
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The Invaders by Henry Kuttner | Cthulhu Mythos
14 Short Pieces by August Derleth
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14 Short Pieces by August Derleth
3 Nautical Horrors by William Hope Hodgson
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3 Nautical Horrors by William Hope Hodgson
Chaugnar Faugn: Death Is An Elephant By Robert Bloch
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Chaugnar Faugn: Death Is An Elephant By Robert Bloch
The Man with a Thousand Legs by Frank Belknap Long
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The Man with a Thousand Legs by Frank Belknap Long
Core of the Purple Flame By Robert H Leitfred
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Core of the Purple Flame By Robert H Leitfred
Lovecraft's Defied Will: Mythos Written by HP Lovecraft & R. H. Barlow
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Lovecraft's Defied Will: Mythos Written by HP Lovecraft & R. H. Barlow
The Metamorphosis of Earth Clark Ashton Smith
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The Metamorphosis of Earth Clark Ashton Smith
Ulalume By Edgar Allan Poe
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Ulalume By Edgar Allan Poe
Djinn and Bitters by Harold Lawlor
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Djinn and Bitters by Harold Lawlor
Necronomicon: The Testimony Of The Mad Arab
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Necronomicon: The Testimony Of The Mad Arab
The Horror at Red Hook by H P Lovecraft
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The Horror at Red Hook by H P Lovecraft
Chameleon Man By Henry Kuttner
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Chameleon Man By Henry Kuttner
Bothon by HP Lovecraft & Henry S Whitehead
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Bothon by HP Lovecraft & Henry S Whitehead

КОМЕНТАРІ

  • @korundgen
    @korundgen 2 години тому

    This was a great listen for my cat and I, Happy Eldritch Horror Day!

  • @kingcazar2285
    @kingcazar2285 2 дні тому

    did you ever cite the source where Lovecraft mentioned Fredlund, I would still like to know of their falling out and more of this time period of his life and why it happened, i know its been a year but im still anxious for any info on it as you said you'd check your texts, also i still love the quality of your work. please and thank you.

  • @VodKaVK
    @VodKaVK 2 дні тому

    Nice video but why do you pronounce it "Ram", like Ramen? It's Rom, with a dry 'o' sound, like the word chomp, Tron, or bot.

    • @VodKaVK
      @VodKaVK 2 дні тому

      Also, Berjenwerth? It's literally pronounced in the game. The g is a hard g, like in gun.

    • @VodKaVK
      @VodKaVK 2 дні тому

      Ma-e-colash? Dude have you even played the game? It's pronounced Mi-co-lash, short non diphthong-ed i. Not like rhino, but as in giraffe.

  • @Lacoleccionistamisterios
    @Lacoleccionistamisterios 4 дні тому

    A great story with a perfec ending in the style of Robert Bloch. Thanks❤❤❤

  • @GarGhuul
    @GarGhuul 5 днів тому

    Thank you for presenting your sources.

  • @ryanrobison8973
    @ryanrobison8973 5 днів тому

    Oh shoot! I just listened to the maze one

  • @ryanrobison8973
    @ryanrobison8973 5 днів тому

    Oh wow that ended abruptly lol

  • @jessebob325
    @jessebob325 6 днів тому

    Numerous decapitations? That’d put me right off too. 🤔

  • @benwrigley6176
    @benwrigley6176 7 днів тому

    😊

  • @leopoldjenkins
    @leopoldjenkins 7 днів тому

    This was excellent

  • @Shacthulhu
    @Shacthulhu 7 днів тому

    Beautifully done, again!

  • @ryanrobison8973
    @ryanrobison8973 7 днів тому

    Oh hell yeah this is a great one

  • @rtt1961
    @rtt1961 7 днів тому

    This particular narrator could read the phonebook. Always great.

    • @idjtoal
      @idjtoal 6 днів тому

      it's an a.i. bot, i think ? something about the cadence isn't right, occasionally. 02:10 pronunciation of "foreran" is way off 03:40 "on the block of eighon-wood" -- doesn't notice the typo there 03:55 "strange glory that illumines irretrievable .... things." lol

    • @teamgonzo9289
      @teamgonzo9289 6 днів тому

      "I agree with you"!!! 👍

    • @teamgonzo9289
      @teamgonzo9289 6 днів тому

      ​@@idjtoal If it is an AI bot, it's a good one. I can hear it taking breaths before long, sentences. Just saying.....👣👍🇱🇷

    • @Tenticklez
      @Tenticklez 6 днів тому

      It's an ai voice. You can tell by the weird pitch after every word. It causes some speakers to make the sss sound very bitey.

  • @jarrettrichey9337
    @jarrettrichey9337 7 днів тому

    Love all your stories

  • @davidhunt8685
    @davidhunt8685 7 днів тому

    The future and past are one, be here now

  • @ryanrobison8973
    @ryanrobison8973 7 днів тому

    Wow, Doom of the House of Duryea is one of the best short stories I've heard in a bit! Really tense parts in the cabin

  • @mauituheitia7498
    @mauituheitia7498 8 днів тому

    Yeah, from the author who wrote the King in yellow as well. The actual texts of the Necromonicon are where exactly? Amusing.

  • @casard5235
    @casard5235 8 днів тому

    Yep, I've got a craving for mushrooms.

  • @casard5235
    @casard5235 8 днів тому

    Hm, an interesting presentation of historical lore. Good narration and I appreciate the illustration selections. Good job.

  • @ryanrobison8973
    @ryanrobison8973 8 днів тому

    Oh man, this has one of my favorite moments in any book I've listened to for a long while. The collective trance all the beings were in, and the brief moment where the flame grew dim and a couple of beings fled. The part where the armored one spoke to the main character and helped lead him away is one of the few moments where humans have interacted with outer being in a positive manner. It really showed that there are always a higher being and power than you in the universe.

  • @rtt1961
    @rtt1961 9 днів тому

    "The gun in his pocket was a stronger magic than the mumbo-jumbo of half-cracked fools" . Epic line.

  • @joeaquilino19
    @joeaquilino19 9 днів тому

    We really are coming up flat completely flat compared to the imagination of these 1930s hot boys.

  • @CatEnthusiast-gr3cv
    @CatEnthusiast-gr3cv 9 днів тому

    This Iod guy seems like a real jerk.

  • @chrishalliday8371
    @chrishalliday8371 9 днів тому

    Really enjoying your choice of more obscure mythos tales!

  • @Jezus42
    @Jezus42 9 днів тому

    Please and thank you start posting on Spotify

  • @robbruss8506
    @robbruss8506 9 днів тому

    Stupid a.i. voices. I hate fake voiced channels. One moment it CAN say "Iod" then starts just spelling it out? "I-O-D" stupid as hell. 0 stars.

  • @robbruss8506
    @robbruss8506 9 днів тому

    Did we change the meaning of "penta" to mean 6?

    • @Transblucency
      @Transblucency 8 днів тому

      Must be one of those non-euclidean shapes we keep hearing about.

  • @Shugg-Goff-HHoffical
    @Shugg-Goff-HHoffical 10 днів тому

    Thank you for this. Was not privy to this writer or his contribution to the Mythos. Now inspired to sketch my own interpretation of I'Yod ( Iod). Love the fact that he traps his pray within thier corporeal undying husks. I have this great image of a pile of victims a Monroe really and I'Yod squatting atop of it with rips ,rends of space-time worm holes around It like Cosmic Rabbit Warrens.

  • @Bad_Grandpa92
    @Bad_Grandpa92 10 днів тому

    * Gets into the Cathulu mythos world *

  • @MattFay23
    @MattFay23 10 днів тому

    Kuh-thoo-gah,not 'thugga'

  • @ryanrobison8973
    @ryanrobison8973 10 днів тому

    Algorithm

  • @mdshaler
    @mdshaler 10 днів тому

    This is a great bed time story if you're a weirdo like me!

    • @aleisterlavey9716
      @aleisterlavey9716 8 днів тому

      One of us, one of us , one of us...

    • @lunamaria1048
      @lunamaria1048 8 днів тому

      @@aleisterlavey9716 You said it with too much enthusiasm lol

    • @tpolutts3309
      @tpolutts3309 5 днів тому

      Horror makes for the best lucid dreams

  • @BettyWhiteTheVibratorSlayer
    @BettyWhiteTheVibratorSlayer 10 днів тому

    They who listen are heard by those basking in the shadows that grow.

  • @davidkoenig8592
    @davidkoenig8592 10 днів тому

    Loved every minute of this. Thank you!

  • @Arwcwb
    @Arwcwb 10 днів тому

    Thank you

  • @Boogie_the_cat
    @Boogie_the_cat 11 днів тому

    I prefer my Dimensional Shamblers, but prowlers are also good. "Yarnak" as in the town from the game Bloodborne ? Awesome.

  • @NIHILLVS
    @NIHILLVS 12 днів тому

    How is that grotesque?