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Monstrum
Death Worms: Fact or Fiction?
Look at the possible inspirations behind some of history’s most famous death worms.
El Silbón: The Deadly Whistler of the Grasslands
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.
El Silbón: The Deadly Whistler of the Grasslands
Season 3 Episode 10 | 9m 56s | CC
The “Terror of the Plain,” this emaciated, whistling devil is cursed to wander the South American countryside carrying the bones of his victims. Intimately tied to the cattle ranching history of Latin America, the myth of El Silbón remains an active albeit terrifying part of folklore.
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