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Monstrum
The Original Headless Horseman (ASL)
Meet the Headless Horseman and his terrifying cousin, the Irish Dullahan.
Banshee: Ireland's Screaming Harbinger of Death
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.
Banshee: Ireland's Screaming Harbinger of Death
Season 1 Episode 13 | 6m 40s | CC
Dr. Zarka shows how this wailing female ghost connects to the very real Irish tradition of keening— a rhythmic wailing and mourning performed by women as part of the death ritual. Tune in to see how fact and fiction combine to create a supernatural tradition that connects the people of Ireland to their ancestors.
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