Monstrum takes a closer look at monsters, myths, and legends.
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.
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Monstrum takes a closer look at monsters, myths, and legends.
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.
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About the Host
Emily Zarka, Ph.D. is a Faculty Associate at Arizona State University and has a Ph.D. in British Romantic Victorian Literature with an emphasis on the Gothic. Her research explores the roles of desire and knowledge dissemination in portrayals of undead characters produced during the 18th and 19th centuries. Zarka received her Ph.D. in literature from ASU and graduated magna cum laude from the University of Colorado with a Bachelor of Arts, English and Bachelor of Science, Journalism degrees.
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