Monstrum
2023
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.
Where to Watch Monstrum • 2023
9 Episodes
- How Bloody Mary Turns Fear Into Fun
E2How Bloody Mary Turns Fear Into FunIf you are unlucky enough to summon Bloody Mary, there’s no real standard of what you’ll see. By some accounts, she’s hideously mutilated but in others she is beautiful but bloody—more commonly though—every aspect of her appearance is vague. There’s even versions where she was a witch burned at the stake in Salem. In some legends, she’s connected to a cult. But where she comes from and what she looks like is less important than the ritual that summons her. - Unicorns: Magical Icons or Violent Beasts?
E3Unicorns: Magical Icons or Violent Beasts?Unicorns are all over the place in popular culture these days - movies, TV shows, toys, clothing and books for children and adults alike. But you might be interested to learn that the majestic, all-white horse with a spiralized horn on its forehead is just one version of the many varieties of unicorn that have appeared in folklore throughout history. - Hero, Beast, or Both? The Complex Lore of the Centaur
E5Hero, Beast, or Both? The Complex Lore of the CentaurHumans have domesticated animals as beasts of burden for thousands of years and the vital role horses play in the evolution of culture in particular has inspired countless equine folklore, but none are quite like the centaur.
