Me Time
I've Been Dubbed a "Golem-ologist" Which Tracks
I took a class about the book "The Amazing Adventures of Kavalier and Klay" and the famous Golem of Prague (a man made of clay brought to life by a famous rabbi) makes an appearance in the early chapters. Because I couldn't help myself, I chimed in and said that I am a "golem enthusiast," and then went on to list all the books I've read that include male and female golem characters.
So, I was so excited to see the article below that lists 18 TV shows and movies that include golems. I promptly watched all the videos in the article and, in the interest of saving you time, the best one is the once from The Simpsons. So, watch that, unless you want to watch the entire original film of The Golem, which the article also includes.
Maybe in this era of growing autocracy and hate, I have a not-so-secret wish that some creature made of clay will come onto the scene to save us.
But alas, as the saying goes, "we are the ones we've been waiting for."
Still, it's fun to think about the Golem.
The 18 Most Entertaining Golems in Movies and TV - Hey Alma
Jewish mysticism and folktales are essentially a bestiary of specifically Jewish spirits, ghosts, demons, witches and mythical creatures. You’ve got dybbukim, clinging demons who roam Earth looking for bodies to enter. There are also estries, shapeshifting female Jewish vampires. But perhaps the most famous of all spooky scary Jewish creatures is the golem. (Besides the […]
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