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				Monstrum			


			

				
Monstrum


				

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										2018										Documentary				


				
The world is full of monsters, myths, and legends and Monstrum isn’t afraid to take a closer look. The show, hosted by Emily Zarka, Ph.D., takes us on a journey to discover a new monster for each new episode. Monstrum looks at humans unique drive to create and shape monster mythology through oral storytelling, literature and film.

				

									

						
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Episodes							20
					

				
			


	

				
			

									What Dragons Say About Us
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				What Dragons Say About Us
								In the first episode of Monstrum, Dr. Emily Zarka reveals the mythological origins of iconic dragons from Game…			

		
				
			

									Rethinking Frankenstein's Monster
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				Rethinking Frankenstein's Monster
								Now celebrating its 200th anniversary, Mary Shelley’s Frankenstein was a revolutionary text that pioneered the sci-fi genre. On…			

		
				
			

									Post-Dracula Vampires: From Anne Rice to Twilight
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				Post-Dracula Vampires: From Anne Rice to Twilight
								Stories of blood-sucking monsters have been around for centuries. But the one who have outlived them all is…			

		
				
			

									The Original Headless Horseman
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				The Original Headless Horseman
								Meet the Headless Horseman and his terrifying cousin, the Irish Dullahan, in this episode of Monstrum.			

		
				
			

									Release the Kraken!
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				Release the Kraken!
								Legend has it this monster could take down ships, grab sailors off decks, and create whirlpools. Meet the…			

		
				
			

									The Origin of Medusa
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				The Origin of Medusa
								Medusa has inspired art for centuries, whether as a symbol of protection or a monster. Explore her literary…			

		
				
			

									Are White Walkers Really Nordic Zombies?
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				Are White Walkers Really Nordic Zombies?
								What do the Sagas of the Icelanders and Game of Thrones have in common? Dr. Zarka answers this…			

		
				
			

									El Chupacabras, a Modern Mystery
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				El Chupacabras, a Modern Mystery
								Did you know there are two different types of chupacabras? Or that these bloodsucking monsters only starting popping…			

		
				
			

									Godzilla and Mothra: King and Queen of the Kaiju
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				Godzilla and Mothra: King and Queen of the Kaiju
								Godzilla is one of the most recognizable monsters in film, and he should be. After all, he is…			

		
				
			

									How Chimaera Mythology Became Reality
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				How Chimaera Mythology Became Reality
								The impossible, three-headed monster of Ancient Greek mythology, the Chimaera, may have started off as a fantasy, but…			

		
				
			

									The Legend of La Llorona
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				The Legend of La Llorona
								The legend of La Llorona, the “weeping woman,” has terrified generations. This female ghost wanders in the darkness,…			

		
				
			

									Golem: The Mysterious Clay Monster of Jewish Lore
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				Golem: The Mysterious Clay Monster of Jewish Lore
								Made from clay and animated by the sacred word of G-d, the golem of Jewish origin has evolved…			

		
				
			

									Martians! How Aliens Invaded Earth
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				Martians! How Aliens Invaded Earth
								From the invading, high-tech aliens of ‘War of the Worlds’ to post-world war escapism literature and even real-life…			

		
				
			

									Windigo: The Flesh-Eating Monster of Native American Legend
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				Windigo: The Flesh-Eating Monster of Native American Legend
								Explore the symbolic interpretations of the windigo with Dr. Zarka as she explains how this Native American legend…			

		
				
			

									Banshee: Ireland's Screaming Harbinger of Death
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				Banshee: Ireland's Screaming Harbinger of Death
								Dr. Zarka shows how this wailing female ghost connects to the very real Irish tradition of keening— a…			

		
				
			

									Cyclops: The Origin Story of this Terrifying One-Eyed Giant
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				Cyclops: The Origin Story of this Terrifying One-Eyed Giant
								In this episode, you’ll hear all about Homer’s Polyphemus and Hesiod’s one-eyed blacksmiths, but also a little about…			

		
				
			

									Blame the Tokoloshe! South Africa’s Most Notorious Goblin
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				Blame the Tokoloshe! South Africa’s Most Notorious Goblin
								Connected to witchcraft, sexual predation, and mischief, the tokoloshe is a dominant myth in South Africa. There are…			

		
				
			

									Manananggal: A Flying, Disembodied, Blood Sucking Nightmare
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				Manananggal: A Flying, Disembodied, Blood Sucking Nightmare
								One of the Phillipine’s most dangerous and bizarre aswangs, the viscera-sucking, self-segmenting monster hunts at night. A beautiful…			

		
				
			

									Mothman: America's Notorious Winged Monster
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				Mothman: America's Notorious Winged Monster
								Dr. Z travels to the town of Point Pleasant, WV to research the complicated history of the flying…			

		
				
			

									The Wicked Feline Murder Floof, a Yule Cat Story
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				The Wicked Feline Murder Floof, a Yule Cat Story
								Christmas isn’t just a time for presents, cookies, and holiday cheer, but the hunting period of Iceland’s murderous…			

		
			



			

		
		

			

	
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