Monstrum — Season 1, Episode 7: Are White Walkers Really Nordic Zombies?
Documentary • 30 min • 8 seasons, 84 episodes
Episode synopsis
What do the Sagas of the Icelanders and Game of Thrones have in common? Dr. Zarka answers this question and explores how the draugr, Nordic undead monsters, bear a striking resemblance to the White Walkers—and more importantly, how these monsters connect to the history of Ancient Nordic peoples.
About Monstrum
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.
More episodes from Season 1
- E1What Dragons Say About Us
- E2Rethinking Frankenstein's Monster
- E3Post-Dracula Vampires: From Anne Rice to Twilight
- E4The Original Headless Horseman
- E5Release the Kraken!
- E6The Origin of Medusa
- E8El Chupacabras, a Modern Mystery
- E9Godzilla and Mothra: King and Queen of the Kaiju
- E10How Chimaera Mythology Became Reality
- E11The Legend of La Llorona
- E12Golem: The Mysterious Clay Monster of Jewish Lore
- E13Martians! How Aliens Invaded Earth