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Monstrum

Monstrum

2018Returning Series6 Seasons84 EpisodesTMDB
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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.

Season 3 · Episode 7

Basilisk or Cockatrice? The Mysterious King of Serpents

May 19, 2021

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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When did Monstrum Season 3 Episode 7 air?

Monstrum Season 3 Episode 7 aired on May 19, 2021.

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