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

The cyclops has appeared in stories across the globe for thousands of years.

10/29/2019 | Rating NR

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Monstrum

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

Season 1 Episode 16 | 11mVideo has Closed Captions

The cyclops has appeared in stories across the globe for thousands of years.

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.

10/29/2019 | Rating NR

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Monstrum

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

Season 1 Episode 16 | 11mVideo has Closed Captions

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.

10/29/2019 | Rating NR

FromDigital Studios

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