Monstrum

Welcome to Monstrum!

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 episode. Monstrum looks at humans unique drive to create and shape monster mythology through oral storytelling, literature, and film and digs deep into the history of those mythologies.

Welcome to Monstrum!

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  • La Lechuza: The Shape-Shifting Witch-Owl: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    La Lechuza: The Shape-Shifting Witch-Owl

    S6 E7 - 10m 29s

    You're walking home, a little tipsy, guided only by the moonlight. Suddenly, you sense something watching you: an unnervingly large owl with a human face! This is La Lechuza, a malevolent witch-owl from Tejano and Mexican folklore.

  • King Kong pt. 2: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    King Kong pt. 2

    S6 E6 - 10m 9s

    Since his 1933 movie debut, King Kong’s impact on our culture has been persistent. For nearly a century, Kong’s story has changed to reflect, and sometimes comment on, our society’s issues with racism, sexism, and fear of the unknown. Let’s talk about how well this iconic monster’s evolution keeps up with our changing times.

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