Nuckelavee: Scotland’s Skinless Evil Monstrosity
Season 2 Episode 13 | 7m 55s
This horse-like horror emerges from the sea bringing death and disease.
This horse-like horror of Scottish folklore emerges from the sea bringing death and disease. With origins in Orcadian folklore this demonic creature was blamed for plagues, drought, and death in equal measure. This episode explores how the history of the Orkney Islands, the influence of Norse mythology, a real equine disease, and the kelp trade crafted a terrifying, skinless monster.
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Nuckelavee: Scotland’s Skinless Evil Monstrosity
Season 2 Episode 13 | 7m 55s
This horse-like horror of Scottish folklore emerges from the sea bringing death and disease. With origins in Orcadian folklore this demonic creature was blamed for plagues, drought, and death in equal measure. This episode explores how the history of the Orkney Islands, the influence of Norse mythology, a real equine disease, and the kelp trade crafted a terrifying, skinless monster.
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