Rukh

Said to resemble an eagle, but much larger and stronger, the Rukh is believed to hail from the island of Madagscar, and is said to feast on elephants, giant snakes, and— sometimes— even men. It has a forked, snake-like tongue, and a sharp, pointy beak. This week’s story is from: One Thousand and One Nights: The Seven Voyages of Sinbad the Sailor This episode was researched and written by Lindsey Morse. Niall Cooper assists with writing and editing. Our theme music was composed by Graeme Ronald. Additional music: "Infinite Ocean" by Purple Planet is licensed under CC BY 3.0 / A derivative from the original work Make sure to check out our sister show, Assassinations Podcast: www.assassinationspodcast.com Visit our website: www.fabfigmentals.com Support us on Patreon: www.patreon.com/fabfigmentals Follow us on Twitter: www.twitter.com/figmentals Find us on Instagram: www.instagram.com/fabfigmentals

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Each week on Fab Figmentals, we look at a different legendary creature by exploring its history and folklore. Each episode begins with a story, and then we take a look at the creature’s origins and how it’s been portrayed throughout the ages. We tackle the realm of beautiful beasts, curious creatures, and mythical monsters by looking at myths, legends, tales, and lore from all over the world. Please be advised that our stories are often more Brothers Grimm than Mother Goose; they may not be appropriate for little ears.