Monsters and Myths: The Origins of Humanity's Greatest Legends
This documentary hunts for the origins of humanity's greatest legends, from dragons and unicorns to the elusive chupacabra. It asks what real animals, fears and misunderstandings might have inspired the monsters that fill our myths and fairy tales. Blending folklore with science, the film traces how stories of fearsome creatures spread and endured across cultures. It is a curious journey into the roots of our oldest legends. Free to watch in HD on Dr Documentary.
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