Monstrum

1. The Enchanting Fairies of Celtic Lore

The origins of Celtic fairies can be traced back to the ancient Tuatha Dé Dan...

2. Adze: the Shapeshifting Firefly from West Africa

In the next episode, the enchanting firefly takes on a darker meaning as we d...

3. Why the Dragon is Central to Chinese Culture

Unveiling the mystique of the Chinese dragon, a legendary creature that has d...

4. Have Humans Always Feared Sharks?

The widespread fear of Sharks stems from their rarity of attacks on humans, d...

5. Why Has the Majestic Griffin Been Forgotten?

The Griffin's enduring presence on coats of arms and rooftops belies its myst...

6. Mapinguari: Fearsome Beast and Protector of the Amazon

A legendary creature, the Mapinguari, haunts the depths of the Amazon rainfor...

7. Alien Abduction and UFOs: Why Are Grays So Common?

The origins of the Grey Aliens, characterized by their distinctive physical f...

8. What Hellhounds Reveal about Humans' Oldest Companion

The concept of Hellhounds, mythical canine guardians of the underworld, has a...

10. How Cthulhu Transcended its Creator, H.P. Lovecraft

11. Monster Plants and the Humans who Invent Them

As plants awaken to consciousness, they begin to wreak havoc on humanity, exp...

12. Tikbálang: The Filipino Nightmare Shapeshifter

The Philippines is haunted by a malevolent spirit that can take on physical f...

13. The Golden Age of Movie Monsters

The next episode delves into the fascinating world of iconic monsters, explor...

14. Egyptian Mummies: From Sacred Vessels to Scary Undead

The origins of the modern concept of the mummy as a monster in popular cultur...

15. Can All Monsters Be Traced Back to Tiamat?

In Mesopotamian mythology, Tiamat is referred to as the "mother of monsters",...