Medieval Monsters: Myths, Legends, and the Truth Behind the Creatures of the Dark Ages

In this episode of Codega’s Codex of Curiosities, we dive deep into the mysterious world of Medieval Monsters with Ben Stimpson, an expert in folklore, mythology, and historical traditions. From the wild men of the woods to the Dogheads, blemmyes, cyclops, and other creatures that roamed the medieval imagination, Ben breaks down the origins, symbolism, and real-world explanations behind these legendary beings. Were these monsters purely superstition, or do they have historical and cultural roots? How did they shape medieval European folklore, and why do they still haunt our imaginations today? Join us as we explore:✔️ The wild men of the woods – were they real or just symbols of chaos and the unknown?✔️ The Dogheads and other hybrid creatures – where did the medieval world believe they lived?✔️ The cyclops and one-eyed giants – how did ancient myths shape medieval beliefs?✔️ How illuminated manuscripts and medieval art preserved these monsters✔️ The influence of medieval monsters on modern folklore and pop culture Ben Stimpson takes us on an eye-opening journey through the legends, fears, and beliefs that shaped the Middle Ages. He unravels the superstitions and truths behind these creatures, offering historical, psychological, and folkloric insights. If you're fascinated by medieval mythology, strange creatures, and forgotten legends, this episode is packed with historical mysteries, folklore breakdowns, and mythological deep dives. 🎙️ Listen now and step into the shadowy world of Medieval Monsters!Benjamin Stimpson (He/They/Them) (BA, MBACP)is an award-winning UK based writer, independent researcher, podcaster, and public speaker on folk practice, occultism, medieval history, and British folklore. Ben holds a BA (Hons) minoring in Classical, Medieval and Religious Studies from the University of Waterloo as well as a Diploma in Spiritual Psychotherapy.  His research focusses on medieval and early modern folk practice, the folklore and history of magic and witchcraft, and applied modern spiritual practice. He is the author of Ancestral Whispers: A Guide to Developing Ancestral Veneration Practices (Llewellyn Worldwide, 2023), winner of a 2024 Gold Medal COVR Award. He is currently working on projects set to debut through The History Press in 2025. An acclaimed public speaker, Benjamin has been a guest on over a hundred podcasts and been invited to speak at festivals and conferences in North America and Europe. Originally from North Wales, he grew up in Ontario, Canada and is now relocating permanently back to the UK.To find out more, visit www.benstimpson.comSocial Media Linkswww.benstimpson.comwww.facebook.com/BenStimpsonAuthorwww.instagram.com/@BenStimpsonAuthorwww.youtube.com/@BenStimpsonAuthorJoin this channel to get access to perks: https://www.youtube.com/channe...➡️ Want my help to get your paranormal encounter, conspiracy theory, or unexplained story out? Contact me here:📬Inquiries: CodexOfCuriosities@gmail.comFollow on:📺 YouTube: @CodexofCuriosities https://www.youtube.com/channe...💻Website: h