The Origin of the Cyclops
hochelaga
Jul 14, 2026 18:28
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Of all the monsters in The Odyssey, few are more terrifying than the Cyclops: a brutal giant of immense strength with a single, blinking eye.
But what if the Cyclops wasn’t entirely a myth? One theory suggests the legend began with elephant skulls, mistaken by the ancient Greeks for a race of one-eyed giants.
And that’s only the beginning.
In this video, I want to retell the story of Homer’s Odyssey through the monsters we meet along the way. Where did they come from? And what can they reveal about the people behind them?
So let's set sail across the wine-dark sea, as we to explore the origins of The Odyssey's monsters.
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SOURCES & FURTHER READING
The Odyssey by Homer (Emily Wilson translation)
Cyclops: The Myth and its Cultural History by Mercedes Aguirre and Richard Buxton
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Intro - Epic of Gilgamesh in Sumerian by Peter Pringle
Outro - Disconnect - Peaceful Ambient Music by CO.AG Peaceful Ambient Background Music
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All other music via Epidemic Sound
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