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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.

Let’s talk about the eerie and unsettling legend of changelings.
Rooted in Greek culture, the Christmas monster Kallikantzaros is a goblin-like creature.
You think you know Gremlins—but their story is far deeper than just the 1984 movie.
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Let’s talk about the eerie and unsettling legend of changelings.
Rooted in Greek culture, the Christmas monster Kallikantzaros is a goblin-like creature.
You think you know Gremlins—but their story is far deeper than just the 1984 movie.
Let’s talk slasher films–their origins, their lasting impact, and why we love them so much!
Is the Manticore a man-eating monster from Persian myth or simply a misidentified tiger?
Jiangshi, is a variation on the vampire that you won’t soon forget!
Translation has shaped the lore of Grendel's Mother as a fearsome yet misunderstood figure.
La Lechuza: The Shape-Shifting Witch-Owl
King Kong and how his long-lived story has changed to reflect our society’s complex social issues.
Ever felt like a place seems real yet oddly unsettling?
The Pacific Northwest's enigmatic waters are home to an elusive sea serpent of legend: Cadborosaurus
In this episode, we explore the complicated legacy of the monumental 1933 film, King Kong.
There’s something deeper to this fantastically monstrous story!
Meet Kappa, a Japanese water yokai that's obsessed with butts.
What grim skeletal equine monster roams the villages of Wales under the cover of night?
Behind their face paint, creepy clowns reveal our deepest fears about who we can trust.
Why do kids and teens love to scare each other so much at sleepovers?
Since the start of recorded history, there has always been something creepy about dolls.
The SCP Foundation is wiki-powered, crowd-sourced folklore at its finest!
Is Bigfoot a benevolent beast or bloodthirsty killer? Depends on who you ask, and when!
Is Bigfoot a benevolent beast or bloodthirsty killer? Depends on who you ask, and when!
The trickster Púca is an animal-spirit that was once dreaded across many lands.
Of all the many terrifying monsters haunting the waters of the world the Nixie stands out.
The nocturnal entity called Nishi reflects the complex nature of good vs. evil in Bengali.
What inspired Pokémon’s Monster Mythology?
Horses have inspired countless equine folklore, but none are quite like the centaur.
Advances in technology are always met with some degree of technophobia—and villainization.
A majestic, all-white horse with a spiraled horn is just one depiction of many.
Bloody Mary is less important than the ritual that summons her.
Yuki-Onna, the icy snow maiden of Japanese lore, might steal your heart or your life.
We explore Tiamat the “mother of monsters” in Mesopotamian mythology.
We find out when and why did the Mummy become the popular movie monster.
These monster faces make up a distinctive brand of horror in Hollywood.
This massive half-human, half-horse hybrid, the Filipino Tikbálang thrives on chaos.
What happens when plants themselves become conscious, and turn killers? We find out!
Cthulhu has impacted horror fiction and the real world in significant and unexpected ways.
This episode looks at how social media contributes to horror in the 21st century.
This episode looks at how social media contributes to horror in the 21st century.
Where did the depiction of Grey Aliens come from?
Hellhounds, the fearsome canine beasts of the underworld who serve as guardians of hell.
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