Golems, made of clay and modeled after a human anatomy, are a mythical creature often created to protect the Jewish people from anti-Semitic threats and violence. The best-known story of the golem tradition is that of the Golem of Prague, told by Jirasek, however there have been many modern adaptations of the golem myth through film and television. Specifically, a television adaptation of the story of the eighth season of Supernatural will be under study here. The modern supernatural adaptation, understandably, departs from the classic tale while still using the basic structure of the myth. Likewise both depictions of the golem represent the creature as protector of the Jewish peoples controlled by the word of a rabbi. However the two depictions also have many differences, most of which can be attributed to the way the plots unfold and the time in which they are produced. In Jirasek's tale the golem is "shaped from clay and brought to life by a wooden thorn", said to be as powerful as two servants and requiring no sustenance or rest. These aspects of the golem are true in supernatural representation, showing a man-like creature who easily overcomes Sam and Dean, paying little attention to the wounds he receives from deadly instruments, simply sheds small amounts of the clay from which he was formed. Specifically, Aaron's golem is said to have been fashioned from 'clay and brought to life by the rabbis to protect the Jewish people during times of general filth.' The golem, created by Rabbi Loew in the tale of Jirasek, served as a protector against religious persecution and a suspected slander of Jewish blood during the reign by Rudolph II. Aaron's Golem in “Everybody Hates... Middle of Paper......Natural tells the story of the golem well, updating it for a modern generation and varying it to better suit the recorded medium. They keep 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 myth. The Supernatural cast did their best to keep the episode in line with the rest of the show, adding humor and wit as needed, creating a one-of-a-kind golem that is both classic and special. Works Cited"Everybody Hates Hitler. Supernatural, season 8. Dir. Philip Sgriccia. Ben Edlund, Jared Padalecki, 6 February 2013. Netflix Web. Array The Czech Reader: History, Culture, Politics London: Duke University Press, 2010. 219-222.