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Monstrum
Tikbálang: The Filipino Nightmare Shapeshifter
This massive half-human, half-horse hybrid, the Filipino Tikbálang thrives on chaos.
Can All Monsters Be Traced Back to Tiamat?
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.
Can All Monsters Be Traced Back to Tiamat?
Season 4 Episode 15 | 10m 6s | CC
Across multiple mythologies, the term “mother of monsters” is used frequently on the likes of women such as Echidna, Lamia, and Angrboda. But in Mesopotamian mythology, the mother of monsters is Tiamat, who’s less of a woman, and more of an ocean, specifically, the source of all salt water. She also happens to be the mother of a lot of gods, which usually makes the family reunion very violent.
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