From dinosaurs to Godzilla: a 15,000-year history of monsters
Dr Natalie Lawrence explores the roles that mythical creatures have played in our culture for the past 15,000 years – from animal-human hybrids found in ancient cave paintings to the 20th-century monster Godzilla
Published: February 7, 2025 at 9:00 AM
What makes a monster, and why do they fascinate us? Dr Natalie Lawrence unravels 15,000 years of human storytelling through the tales of creatures like dragons, Medusa, and even Godzilla. Speaking to Rachel Dinning, Natalie explores how monsters have embodied our fears, projected our desires, and bridged the natural and supernatural worlds.
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Natalie Lawrence is the author of Enchanted Creatures: Our Monsters and Their Meanings (Weidenfeld & Nicolson, 2024).
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