Unnatural History: Mythical Beasts and Monsters


60m 1997

Brief Synopsis

Documentary explores the lore of beasts that haunt our past: ancient Greek's half-man, half-bull Minotaur; Nordic hero Beowolf's fiendish nemesis, Grendel; sea serpents that prey on Christian ships; and the medieval dragon slain by St. George. Folklore experts and a crypto-zoologist explain why sini

Film Details

Also Known As
Mythical Beast and Monsters
Genre
Documentary
Release Date
1997

Technical Specs

Duration
60m

Synopsis

Documentary explores the lore of beasts that haunt our past: ancient Greek's half-man, half-bull Minotaur; Nordic hero Beowolf's fiendish nemesis, Grendel; sea serpents that prey on Christian ships; and the medieval dragon slain by St. George. Folklore experts and a crypto-zoologist explain why sinister and animalistic creatures hold such sway over the imagination.

Film Details

Also Known As
Mythical Beast and Monsters
Genre
Documentary
Release Date
1997

Technical Specs

Duration
60m

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