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S2 E18: Kasagonagá: The Cute, Kind Monster We All Need Right NowA sky deity falling from the sky sounds bad, right? Not if it’s the ...A sky deity falling from the sky sounds bad, right? Not if it’s the Kasogonagá! From the mythology of the Toba peoples of South America, this god of lightning, thunder, and rain appears as a small, ... -
S2 E17: Pontianak: The Vampiric Ghost of Southeast AsiaThe pontianak, or kuntilanak, has long been a staple of Malay horror. In ...The pontianak, or kuntilanak, has long been a staple of Malay horror. In addition to serving as an allegory for the tension between traditional and modern cultural and spiritual practices, these ... -
S2 E16: Nuckelavee: Scotland’s Skinless Evil MonstrosityThis horse-like horror of Scottish folklore emerges from the sea bringing death ...This horse-like horror of Scottish folklore emerges from the sea bringing death and disease. With origins in Orcadian folklore this demonic creature was blamed for plagues, drought, and death in equal ...
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Exhumed: A History of Zombies PreviewIn this new one-hour Halloween PBS special, Dr. Emily Zarka will deconstruct ...In this new one-hour Halloween PBS special, Dr. Emily Zarka will deconstruct some of the most significant moments in zombie popular culture over the last two centuries to reveal what these creatures ... -
Welcome to Monstrum!The world is full of monsters, myths, and legends and Monstrum isn’t afraid to ...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 in each new ...
