The Monsters of Hungary

Current Location

Budapest, Hungary

Fulbright researcher Kyla Jernigan is investigating the mythical beasts of Hungarian folklore. Join her in Budapest, Hungary, as she explores what monsters tell us about the people who created them.  

Logbooks

My daily life involves a lot of travel in and around Hungary--especially lately. My home away from home, though, is Budapest, known as the Queen of the Danube. Let me show you!

Journals

Are you curious to know how I "hunt" for monsters in Hungary? Instead of looking under beds and in closets, I talk to storytellers, examine media, and look for scultures and other artwork for clues.

Field Notes

Interview with student from the monster workshop about her day to day life. 

Albums

Are you ready to create monsters of your own? Kyla shows us her students' work and walks Reach the World students throught the process of designing monsters based on their own fears.