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Medusa: Victim or Villain? (ASL)

Season 1 Episode 33 | 5m 44s

Medusa has inspired art for centuries, whether as a symbol of protection or a monster. Explore her literary and cultural history in this episode of Monstrum from PBS Digital Studios. #GreatReadPBS

Aired: 11/26/19
Extras
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Let's look at how mascot horror twists cheerful childhood icons into unsettling threats.
Why is Korea’s most famous monster, Dokkaebi, really not scary?
Bats have long been symbols of death and darkness. But why?
Ever wake up feeling drained? Maybe the Boo Hag's been riding you.
The okapi sounds made-up—but it’s very real (and very cute).
What makes a monster?
How did Van Helsing go from academic in Dracula to action hero icon?
Lore of the ghostly whale skeleton, Bake-kujira, reveals an ominous twist of the marine giants.
This is the chilling true story of the Beast of Gévaudan.
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The Hidebehind: you never see it—until it’s too late.
Let's look at how mascot horror twists cheerful childhood icons into unsettling threats.
Why is Korea’s most famous monster, Dokkaebi, really not scary?
Bats have long been symbols of death and darkness. But why?
Ever wake up feeling drained? Maybe the Boo Hag's been riding you.
The okapi sounds made-up—but it’s very real (and very cute).
What makes a monster?
How did Van Helsing go from academic in Dracula to action hero icon?
Lore of the ghostly whale skeleton, Bake-kujira, reveals an ominous twist of the marine giants.
This is the chilling true story of the Beast of Gévaudan.