Monstrum: Bunyip--Australia’s Mysterious Amphibian Monster
Originating in the stories and beliefs of the southeastern Indigenous peoples of Australia, accounts of the bunyip are widely varied. This episode uses Aboriginal stories, historical records, and fossils to explore the bunyip legend and takes a look at how European colonization impacted Australia and its Indigenous peoples. Part of the "Monstrum" series.
Media Details
Runtime: 7 minutes 29 seconds
- Topic: Arts, Literature
- Subtopic: Folklore, Mythology, Storytelling
- Grade/Interest Level: 9 - 12
- Standards:
- Release Year: 2020
- Producer/Distributor: PBS Digital Studios
- Series: Monstrum
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