PBS Eons: Were These Monsters Inspired by Fossils?

 

PBS Eons has a new episode. This one is about monsters, more specifically the Cyclops.

People have been discovering the traces and remains of prehistoric creatures for thousands of years. And they’ve also probably been telling stories about fantastic beasts since language became a thing. So, is it possible that the monsters that populate our myths and legends were influenced by the fossil record? 

Check out Monstrum's full episode on Cyclops: https://youtu.be/s-pMfIWl4kI

 

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