Blurry Creatures EP: 11 The Ancient Giants with Dr. Judd Burton
Oct 13, 2020
Join Dr. Judd Burton, a historian and anthropologist, as he delves into the mysteries of ancient giants and their role in our history. He explores the fascinating connections between biblical Nephilim, modern cryptids like Bigfoot, and cataclysmic myths. Discover how ancient narratives can shape modern beliefs and the interplay between sacred geography and humanity's past conflicts. Burton also examines the cultural impact of giants and their place in folklore, urging a deeper understanding of how these myths continue to resonate today.
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Pre-Flood World of Giants
- The world before the Flood was drastically different with megafauna and giants influenced by higher oxygen levels.
- This ancient ecology enabled gigantic creatures and complex supernatural phenomena to exist.
Distinct Identities of Entities
- Watchers, Nephilim, and Giants are distinct entities, and conflating them ignores cultural and textual distinctions.
- Proper understanding requires respecting original idiomatic and cultural context.
Mythical Creatures as Hybrids
- Many mythological creatures like centaurs and satyrs likely stem from ancient genetic experiments referenced in apocryphal texts.
- These beings reflect hybrid creations by the Watchers mixing humanity with other genetics.
