The Savage Man Of England Tales Of The Wodewose
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The Savage Man of England: Tales of the Wodewose
Introduction
The art of storytelling brings mythical creatures to life, deeply embedding them into the cultures that create them. While legends of wild men abound in Asia and North America, England has its own version: the wodewose. Derived from the Anglo-Saxon term "wudawusa," meaning wood-dweller, these wild folk are central to many English legends.
Historical Context
The wodewose is said to date back to the pre-15th century, but it was during the Elizabethan Era in the 16th century that tales of these creatures flourished. Described as large, bearded men covered entirely in curly hair, the wodewose roamed without clothing, wielding a formidable wooden club.
Artistic Depictions
In East Anglia, particularly in Norfolk and Suffolk, churches are adorned with thousands of images of the wodewose. These carvings appear on stone and wood within Anglican churches. Some historians suggest that the wodewose symbolized paganism, contrasting with the dominant religions of the time. Many sculptures depict the wodewose triumphing over beasts like lions or dragon-like creatures.
Theories and Interpretations
The name wodewose has several variations such as wudewasa, wudu, or wood houses. The wooden club they carried is thought to symbolize early man's ability to craft and utilize tools. Some suggest that the wodewose may have roots in Greek mythology, similar to the half-man, half-beast satyrs.
Additional descriptions say that their feet were hairless, brow ridges protruded like Neanderthals, eyes were deep-set, and limbs disproportionately long. Known to be shy, stories often depict their appearances in winter months.
Global Connections
Efforts have been made to link the wodewose with creatures like North America's Bigfoot. Some believe that such hominids still exist today. Variations of the wodewose legend appear in numerous cultures, including Italian, Spanish, German, Norwegian, Chinese, Indonesian, and Mongolian folklore.
Similar Creatures Worldwide
Many creatures bear similarities to the wodewose, such as the vedi of Croatia, basajaun in Spain, sasquatch in Canada, yeren of China, almas of Mongolia, yowie in Australia, and the yeti of Tibet and Nepal.
Resources
For those interested in exploring the world of cryptids, including the wodewose, visit the website "Unknown Creatures" at http://www.unknown-creatures.com.
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