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This episode explores the story and legends surrounding Blucifer, the controversial blue mustang statue at Denver International Airport.

Public art is a common site in many cities. But not many pieces of public art are in such a prominent place, nor are they so weird as Blucifer - a 32-foot tall statue of a blue mustang with fiery red eyes right outside Denver International Airport. A statue that not only looks like a demon, but is rumored to be inhabited by one - and killed its creator. This is the story of Blucifer. Sources https://www.cpr.org/2019/11/04/everything-you-ever-wanted-to-know-about-blucifer-the-demon-horse-of-dia/ https://www.uncovercolorado.com/blucifer-blue-mustang-statue-denver-airport/ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Blue_Mustang Image: Courtesy of Nick North Sponsor Go to factormeals.com/dispatchespod50off to get 50 percent off and free daily greens per box. New subscribers only. While supplies last until 09/27/2026. (See website for more details). History Dispatches is part of the Airwave Media Network: www.airwavemedia.com Interested in advertising on History Dispatches? Email us at advertising@airwavemedia.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Hosts: Matt Breen, McKinley Breen

Topics covered

• public art
• Denver International Airport
• Blucifer
• urban legends
• sculpture
• art history

Keywords

• Blucifer
• Denver International Airport
• public art
• blue mustang
• urban legend
• sculpture
• art history

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Books & works: Blucifer

Places: Denver International Airport

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