Golems, made from clay and fashioned after a human anatomy, are a mythical creature often created to protect the Jewish people from anti-Semitic threats. and violence. The most famous story in golem history is that of the Golem of Prague, told by Jirasek, but there have been many modern adaptations of the golem myth in film and television. Specifically, a television adaptation of the tale in the eighth season of Supernatural will be examined here. The modern supernatural adaptation naturally deviates from the classic tale while still utilizing the basic structure of myth. Likewise, both depictions of the golem depict the creature as a protector of the Jewish people controlled by the word of a rabbi. However, the two depictions also have many differences, most of which can be attributed to how the plots are done and the era in which they were produced. In Jirasek's tale, the golem is "shaped from clay and animated by a wooden plug", it is said to be as powerful as two servants and required neither food nor rest. These aspects of the golem are true in the supernatural depiction, showing a man-like creature that easily overpowers Sam and Dean, paying little attention to the injuries it receives from mortal implements; it simply loses small amounts of clay to from which it was formed. . Specifically, Aaron's golem was said to have been "fashioned from clay and brought to life by rabbis to protect the Jewish people in times of general stupidity." The golem, created by Rabbi Loew in the tale of Jirasek, acted as a protector against religious persecution and suspected Jewish libel during the reign of Rudolf II. Aaron's golem in "Everybody Hate......middle of paper......natural tells the story of the golem nicely, updating it for a modern generation and varying it to better fit the recorded media. They retain the most important aspect of the golem, its protection of the Jewish people, and make the creature a protector of the ghettos during World War II, which is a seemingly feasible placement for the golem mythos. The cast of Supernatural did their best to keep the episode in line with the rest of the series, adding humor and wit where necessary, creating a one-of-a-kind golem, a la both classic and special. Hates Hitler. Supernatural, season eight, directed by Philip Sgriccia. Ben Edlund, Perf. The CW, February 6, 2013. Netflix, November 16. Array The Czech Reader: History, culture, politics London: Duke University Press, 2010. 219-222..