Cyclops: The Origin Story of this Terrifying One-Eyed Giant | Monstrum

PBS Member Stations rely on viewers like you. To support your local station, go to: ↓ More info below ↓ Go check out the full Eons episode here! Don’t miss future episodes of Monstrum, subscribe: You might recognize the one-eyed giant from Ancient Greek myths, but the cyclops has appeared in stories across the globe for thousands of years. Some elements of the legend do differ, but there are striking similarities in all of these “Blinded Ogre” tales. In this episode, you’ll hear all about Homer’s Polyphemus and Hesiod’s one-eyed blacksmiths, but also a little about the role paleontology has played in creating monsters. Join Dr. Zarka and special guests Kallie Moore and Blake de Pastino from Eons to learn all about the surprising fossil inspiration behind cyclopes. #cyclops #fossils #polyphemus #MonstrumPBS Written and Hosted by: Dr. Emily Zarka Director: David Schulte Executive Producer: Amanda Fox Producer: Stepha