Skip to main content
Back to Show
Monstrum

Why Does A Ghost Whale Terrorize The Japanese Coast?

Season 7 Episode 3

Lore of the ghostly whale skeleton, Bake-kujira, brings an ominous twist to stories of the revered marine giants in Japan. The entity is an omen of misfortune that emerged during the rise of industrial whaling in the 20th century. Is it a simple ghost story, or a warning of ecological collapse? And is Bake-kujira’s legend as relevant now as ever?

Support Provided By
Season
Are White Walkers Really Nordic Zombies? (ASL)
6:12
What do the Sagas of the Icelanders and Game of Thrones have in common?
El Chupacabras, a Modern Mystery (ASL)
6:27
Did you know there are two different types of chupacabras?
The Legend of La Llorona (ASL)
5:33
The legend of La Llorona, the “weeping woman,” has terrified generations.
Golem: The Mysterious Clay Monster of Jewish Lore (ASL)
6:15
How did Golem become so influential?
Martians! How Aliens Invaded Earth (ASL)
7:59
The stories of Martians have changed throughout time. Find out how aliens invaded Earth!
Windigo: The Flesh-Eating Monster of Native American Legend  (ASL)
8:32
Explore the symbolic interpretations of the windigo.
Cyclops: The Origin Story of this Terrifying One-Eyed Giant  (ASL)
10:59
They cause havoc in the lives of all those unfortunate enough to encounter them.
Blame the Tokoloshe! South Africa’s Most Notorious Goblin (ASL)
6:24
They cause havoc in the lives of all those unfortunate enough to encounter them.
The Wicked Feline Murder Floof, a Yule Cat Story (ASL)
9:53
Iceland’s murderous monster feline, the Yule Cat
Manananggal: The Flying, Disembodied, Blood Sucking Nightmare (ASL)
9:15
One of the Phillipine’s most dangerous and bizarre aswangs.
Mothman: America's Notorious Winged Monster (ASL)
22:23
Mothman: America's Notorious Winged Monster
The Wicked Feline Murder Floof, a Yule Cat Story
9:51
Iceland’s murderous monster feline, the Yule Cat
Active loading indicator