Monstrum - Season 3 Episode 3 Taotie: The Mystery of Chinese Mythology’s Famous Glutton
While its face is scarce in popular culture today, this influential ancient monster from Chinese mythology predates the written word. Inspired by ancient bronze and jade iconography detailing the face of a bulging-eyed, gapping-mouthed beast, the Taotie creature is both mysterious and notorious, inspiring fear with its horrible gluttony. The greedy, insatiable appetite of the Taotie, one of the four “legendary monsters” or malevolences of Chinese mythology, is its defining trait—but why? Explore the many theories behind this beast as you dive into a mystery that has fascinated archeologists, historians, philosophers, and authors for thousands of years.
First Air Date: Oct 22, 2018
Last Air date: May 18, 2023
Season: 6 Season
Episode: 75 Episode
Runtime: 26 minutes
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Popularity: 6.963
Language: English
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