What Are the Armoured Giants in The Odyssey Trailer? - Greek Mythology Explained

Today we'll be taking a closer look at the terrifying Laestrygonians from Homer’s Odyssey — the giant cannibals briefly teased in The Odyssey trailer. Who were these creatures in Greek mythology? Why were they so feared? And how accurate are modern adaptations to the original myth? Questions explored in this video: What are the giant cannibals in The Odyssey? Who were the Laestrygonians in Greek mythology? What happened when Odysseus encountered the Laestrygonians? Did the Laestrygonians really eat humans? Are the giants in The Odyssey trailer Laestrygonians? How many ships did Odysseus lose to the Laestrygonians? What monsters appear in Homer’s Odyssey? What is the mythology behind The Odyssey trailer? What is the difference between Cyclopes and Laestrygonians? How accurate is The Odyssey trailer to Greek mythology? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices