Can All Monsters Be Traced Back to Tiamat

Dont miss future episodes of Monstrum, subscribe Across multiple mythologies, the term mother of monsters is used frequently on the likes of women such as Echidna, Lamia, and Angrboda. But in Mesopotamian mythology, the mother of monsters is Tiamat, whos less of a woman, and more of an ocean, specifically, the source of all salt water. She also happens to be the mother of a lot of gods, which doesnt do her any favors when the family reunion turns very violent. For audio descriptions, go to Settings Audio Track English Descriptive. PBS Member Stations rely on viewers like you. To support your local station, go to: Written and Hosted by: Dr. Emily Zarka Director: David Schulte Executive Producer: Amanda Fox Producer: Thomas Fernandes Editor, Animator: Jordyn Buckland Illustrator: Samuel Allan Executive in Charge (PBS): Maribel Lopez Director of Programming (PBS): Gabrielle