Monsters

Explores the history and origins of grim reapers, describes reported first-hand accounts of sightings, and examines how grim reapers are depicted in popular culture.

Explores the history and origins of griffins, describes their characteristics and behaviors, recounts griffin legends, and looks at griffins in popular culture.

Describes the history of the legendary monster basilisk--a half-rooster, half-serpent creature--and explores its appearances in popular culture.

Examines the history and mythology surrounding the existence of werewolves and discusses the hysteria about them during medieval Europe and depictions of werewolves in the movies.

Examines the characteristics, origins, and lasting appeal of the Furies as well as how the creatures became so well known.

Introduces students to various myths about the origins of Sirens, beautiful sea creatures whose song could make sailors crash their boats upon the rocks, exploring how Sirens have been portrayed in art and literature throughout history.

Studies the mythological Greek monster of Cyclopes and examines its characteristics, origins, and stories surrounding it.

Examines the practice of Voodoo in Haitian culture and their belief in Zombies.

Explores the histories and origins of legends about monsters living in swamps, describes accounts of sightings, and examines their appeal in popular culture.

Describes the characteristics, origins, and lasting appeal of the mythological wendigo monsters.