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Monstrum
Death Worms: Fact or Fiction?
Look at the possible inspirations behind some of history’s most famous death worms.
The Macabre Origins of the Grim Reaper
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.
The Macabre Origins of the Grim Reaper
Season 3 Episode 9 | 10m 2s | CC
There are fewer images of Death personified than the scythe-wielding skeletal form of the Grim Reaper. But where did it come from? You may have heard that this haunting figure emerged as a result of the Black Plague, but that’s only a fraction of the story. This episode looks at the long history of skeletal Death in religion, literature, art, and pop culture.
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