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Three researchers hand-picking in a dig within the remains of ancient Greek and Roman settlements, Empuries L'Escala, Costa Brava

Cyclops Myth Spurred by “One-Eyed” Fossils?

Source: National Geographic

Greek mythology is filled with impossible events and bizarre creatures, but where did the idea of a one-eyed giant come from? Archaeologists have a theory.

This entry was posted in Heroes and Quests and tagged History, Science & Nature on December 1, 2019 by Mikki Gibson.

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