The Guardians | Threshold Keepers from China, Norse, African & Hindu Tradition

Who stands at the gate between worlds?In today's episode of Folklore & Flourish, we explore the divine guardians who protect sacred places, watch over hidden realms, and decide who may pass. Across cultures, these legendary keepers remind us that every threshold is protected for a reason.Today's stories include:🚪 The Door Gods of Chinese tradition🌈 Heimdall, guardian of Bifröst in Norse mythology🐍 The Temple Serpents of Benin🛕 Nandi, guardian of Shiva's sacred templesThese stories reveal why nearly every civilization placed guardians at the boundary between the ordinary and the sacred.🍃 Folklore & Flourish explores mythology, folklore, ancient civilizations, world religions, and the stories that continue to shape our world.#FolkloreAndFlourish #Mythology #Folklore #Guardians #ChineseMythology #NorseMythology #AfricanTraditions #HinduMythology #Heimdall #DoorGods #Nandi #AncientHistory #Storytelling #MythologyPodcast