Monstrum · SEASON 1
Banshee: Ireland's Screaming Harbinger of Death
Episode 15 · 2019-10-17
- Documentary
Episode overview
Dr. Zarka shows how this wailing female ghost connects to the very real Irish tradition of keening— a rhythmic wailing and mourning performed by women as part of the death ritual. Tune in to see how fact and fiction combine to create a supernatural tradition that connects the people of Ireland to their ancestors.
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2. Rethinking Frankenstein's Monster2018-10-22
3. Post-Dracula Vampires: From Anne Rice to Twilight2018-11-05
4. The Original Headless Horseman2018-11-19
5. Release the Kraken!2019-01-08
6. The Origin of Medusa2019-01-08
7. Are White Walkers Really Nordic Zombies?2019-04-12
8. El Chupacabras, a Modern Mystery2019-05-10
9. Godzilla and Mothra: King and Queen of the Kaiju2019-05-24
10. How Chimaera Mythology Became Reality2019-06-27
11. The Legend of La Llorona2019-08-05
12. Golem: The Mysterious Clay Monster of Jewish Lore2019-08-02
13. Martians! How Aliens Invaded Earth2019-08-09
14. Windigo: The Flesh-Eating Monster of Native American Legend2019-10-17
15. Banshee: Ireland's Screaming Harbinger of Death2019-10-17
16. Cyclops: The Origin Story of this Terrifying One-Eyed Giant2019-10-17
17. Blame the Tokoloshe! South Africa’s Most Notorious Goblin2019-10-17
18. Manananggal: A Flying, Disembodied, Blood Sucking Nightmare2019-10-17
19. Mothman: America's Notorious Winged Monster2019-10-17
20. The Wicked Feline Murder Floof, a Yule Cat Story2019-12-20
