Why the Dragon is Central to Chinese Culture, Monstrum

Check out Subcultured on pbsvoices: Dont miss future episodes of Monstrum, subscribe The Chinese dragon is one of the worlds most globally recognized monsters. Playing a major role throughout Chinese history, they were both creators and destroyers and controlled the elements. They ve influenced everything from politics to religionwhat is it about the Chinese Dragon that makes it such a central figure in Chinese culture The world is full of monsters, myths, and legends and Monstrum isnt afraid to take a closer look. The show, hosted by Emily Zarka, takes us on a journey to discover a new monster in each new episode. Monstrum looks at humans unique drive to create and shape monster mythology through oral storytelling, literature, and film and digs deep into the history of those mythologies. Written and Hosted by: Dr. Emily Zarka Director: David Schulte Executive Producer: Amanda Fox Producer: T