The Australian wilderness is a dangerous place—in part because it’s the rumored hunting ground of a vampiric creature who uses its fingers and toes to suck your blood. Fall prey to the Yara-ma-yha-who and you risk not only being swallowed whole but becoming a monster yourself. In this episode, you’ll learn about how Aboriginal communities’ deep connection to the land contributed to the creation of these diminutive humanoid “spirit men'' whose purpose goes beyond scaring children into staying close to home. So what purpose does a red-skinned, tree-dwelling, vomiting creature with suction cup fingertips serve? Find out as you learn how the Yara-ma-yha-who’s story is intrinsically tied both to the cultural identity and to the history of the Aboriginal people who tell its stories.