Monstrum — Season 1, Episode 16: Cyclops: The Origin Story of this Terrifying One-Eyed Giant

Episode synopsis

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.

About Monstrum

The world is full of monsters, myths, and legends and Monstrum isn’t afraid to take a closer look. The show, hosted by Emily Zarka, Ph.D., takes us on a journey to discover a new monster for each new episode. Monstrum looks at humans unique drive to create and shape monster mythology through oral storytelling, literature and film.

More episodes from Season 1

• E1What Dragons Say About Us
• E2Rethinking Frankenstein's Monster
• E3Post-Dracula Vampires: From Anne Rice to Twilight
• E4The Original Headless Horseman
• E5Release the Kraken!
• E6The Origin of Medusa
• E7Are White Walkers Really Nordic Zombies?
• E8El Chupacabras, a Modern Mystery
• E9Godzilla and Mothra: King and Queen of the Kaiju
• E10How Chimaera Mythology Became Reality
• E11The Legend of La Llorona
• E12Golem: The Mysterious Clay Monster of Jewish Lore