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Monstrum · S3E9 — The Macabre Origins of the Grim Reaper
Season 3 episodes
1. Baba Yaga: The Ancient Origins of the Famous ‘Witch’Jan 14, 2021
2. Werehyena: The Terrifying Shapeshifters of African LoreFeb 3, 2021
3. Taotie: The Mystery of Chinese Mythology’s Famous GluttonMar 3, 2021
4. Leprechaun: From Gold-Loving Cobbler to Cultural IconMar 16, 2021
5. Will-o’-the-Wisp: Monstrous Flame or Scientific Phenomenon?Apr 7, 2021
6. Yara-ma-yha-who: Australia’s Regurgitating, Blood-Sucking MoApr 8, 2021
7. Basilisk or Cockatrice? The Mysterious King of SerpentsMay 19, 2021
8. Don’t Let Them In! The Urban Legends of Black-Eyed ChildrenJun 23, 2021
9. The Macabre Origins of the Grim ReaperJul 1, 2021
10. El Silbón: The Deadly Whistler of the South American GrasslandsJul 21, 2021
11. Fire Cat or Fire Cart? The History of Japan’s KashaAug 11, 2021
12. Death Worms: Fact or Fiction?Sep 29, 2021
13. The Killer Origins of the WerewolfOct 21, 2021
14. The Werewolf’s Modern MetamorphosisOct 28, 2021
15. Trolls: Scandinavia’s Malevolent, Magical OutcastsNov 10, 2021
16. Monster Bugs, Attack! The Origins of ‘Big Bug’ Science FictionNov 23, 2021
17. Krampus: Origins of the Yuletide MonsterDec 15, 2021Synopsis
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.
