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Fantastic Beasts and Where They Come From
Ramsey County Library - Shoreview 4560 Victoria St. N., Shoreview, MN, United StatesThe history and meaning of the creatures of the Harry Potter franchise. Where do hippogriffs come from? Mythology doesn’t really have Norwegian Ridgeback Dragons – but what did Norwegian dragons look like? Do basilisk legends get weirder than in the books? (Spoiler: They sure do!) And werewolves, and house elves, and more besides!
Here Be Dragons
Ramsey County Library - Shoreview 4560 Victoria St. N., Shoreview, MN, United StatesA global overview of the most majestic and powerful of mythological creatures – the dragon! Huge supernatural reptiles are found in stories from all over the world - from the evil fire-breathers of Europe through the celestial bureaucrats of China to the grand, horned water-serpents of the American First Nations, and so, so many more. …
Weirdoes of Middle-Earth – Late Night Monster Science
Phoenix Theater 2605 Hennepin Ave, Minneapolis, MN, United StatesThe mythmaking of J.R.R. Tolkien, both the legends he drew from and the ones he created, specifically as regards his monsters and supernatural entities. He inspired elves and dwarves and even dragons for the 20th century – but from where did he draw his inspiration? Plus, jokes! And PowerPoint! Opening entertainment by Heather Rand-McKay!
The Horrors in the Museum: Late Night Monster Science
Phoenix Theater 2605 Hennepin Ave, Minneapolis, MN, United StatesTwo (shorter) Monster Sciences for the price of one! “The Monsters of the MIA” – a complete history of the mythological creatures depicted in the art of Minneapolis’ premier fine art museum! And “A World Full of Monsters” – the monsters of the films of Guillermo del Toro! Both shows that have only appeared at …
Fantastic Beasts and Where They Come From – Forest Lake Edition
Hardwood Creek Library 19955 Forest Rd N, Forest Lake, MN, United StatesThe history and meaning of the creatures of the Harry Potter franchise. Where do hippogriffs come from? Mythology doesn’t really have Norwegian Ridgeback Dragons – but what did Norwegian dragons look like? Do basilisk legends get weirder than in the books? (Spoiler: They sure do!) And werewolves, and house elves, and more besides!
Vampires of Venice and Dragons of Iceworld: Fantastic Creatures in Doctor Who at CONsole Room 2020
Hilton MSP Airport 3800 American Blvd E, Bloomington, MN, United StatesReverend Matt’s acclaimed series of comedy lectures returns to CONsole Room! Many of the monsters of Doctor Who are original - but many are also based on our world’s mythology. Learn about Who’s alien versions of mythological dragons and gorgons, horror-classic werewolves and vampires, unexplained-phenomena grey aliens and Nessies, and many more! Plus jokes! And …