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Monstrum · S4E3 — Why the Dragon is Central to Chinese Culture
Season 4 episodes
1. The Enchanting Fairies of Celtic LoreFeb 8, 2022
2. Adze: the Shapeshifting Firefly from West AfricaMar 1, 2022
3. Why the Dragon is Central to Chinese CultureMar 22, 2022
4. Have Humans Always Feared Sharks?Apr 12, 2022
5. Why Has the Majestic Griffin Been Forgotten?May 3, 2022
6. Mapinguari: Fearsome Beast and Protector of the AmazonJun 2, 2022
7. Alien Abduction and UFOs: Why Are Grays So Common?Jun 16, 2022
8. What Hellhounds Reveal about Humans' Oldest CompanionJul 6, 2022
9. Is Siren Head the Ultimate Modern Monster?Aug 9, 202210. How Cthulhu Transcended its Creator, H.P. LovecraftAug 23, 2022
11. Monster Plants and the Humans who Invent ThemSep 13, 2022
12. Tikbálang: The Filipino Nightmare ShapeshifterOct 4, 202213. The Golden Age of Movie MonstersNov 1, 2022
14. Egyptian Mummies: From Sacred Vessels to Scary UndeadNov 16, 2022
15. Can All Monsters Be Traced Back to Tiamat?Dec 13, 2022Synopsis
The Chinese dragon is one of the world’s most globally recognized monsters. Playing a major role throughout Chinese history, they were both creators and destroyers and controlled the elements. They've influenced everything from politics to religion—what is it about the Chinese Dragon that makes it such a central figure in Chinese culture?
