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Monstrum
Death Worms: Fact or Fiction?
Look at the possible inspirations behind some of history’s most famous death worms.
Basilisk or Cockatrice? The Mysterious King of Serpents
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.
Basilisk or Cockatrice? The Mysterious King of Serpents
Season 3 Episode 7 | 10m 31s | CC
A venomous snake who can kill with its gaze alone, the basilisk has terrified us for thousands of years. But it also has another name—the cockatrice. That’s right, the reptile-chicken hybrid creature and the poisonous snake are actually the same monster. Find out how a real snake likely inspired tales of a mythological serpent in the 1st century CE that over time turned into a mythological beast.
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