Cyclopes and giants: ancient mythological figures through an anatomical and palæopathological lens

This paper examines the origin of the myths about giants and cyclopes from the palæontological and palæopathological perspectives, highlighting how much more attention should be devoted to the possibility that a pituitary condition may have indeed played a role in the mythopoietic process.

Bibliographic Details
Main Authors: Galassi, F.M., Papa, V., Lambusta, L., Vaccarezza, Mauro, Varotto, E.
Format: Journal Article
Published: 2022
Online Access:http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.11937/89193