Monster Origins!

What is the primary characteristic used to define a "monster" in English?

• Having a terrifying appearance.

• Being a mythical creature.

• Existing outside the bounds of acceptable form or behavior.

• Possessing supernatural powers.

According to Anthropology Professor David Gilmore, what makes monsters "truly evil"?

• Their ability to change forms and deceive.

• Their unmotivated wickedness toward humans.

• Their naturalistic transgressions.

• Their thirst for human blood.

What creature appeared after the hunters built a fire in the forest?

• A giant bear

• A huge monster

• A pack of wolves

• A guardian spirit

What is a unique characteristic of the Wendigo's mythology, as described by Gilmore?

• It is the oldest monster mythology in the world

• It has the greatest geographical reach among monster mythologies

• It is exclusively found in Canadian folklore

• It is the only monster that can walk on water

What kind of monsters are your favorites and are they inspired by any part of the video?