Exploring European Wild Men: A Link to Bigfoot and Ancient Myths?

Have you ever heard of the Wild Men of Europe, a race of hairy beastmen whose existence has been documented throughout medieval history? I recently came across a fascinating video from the YouTube channel BrainCrypt that delves into this intriguing topic. The video was inspired by a strange experience the creator had while looking through a family photo album from Scandinavia, dating back to the early 1800s. Among the photos, there was an image of a man dressed in the fashion of the day, but with significant differences. He had thick hair up to his eyes, dark dense hair all the way down his forehead, and even his entire ears were covered in hair. His head was large, with high set jawbones, heavy deep-set eyes, and a massive physique that didn't fit in the photo frame. Upon seeing this photo, the creator immediately thought of Sasquatch, and his wife couldn't help but laugh at the suggestion. Although they were never able to locate the photo album again, the questions it raised about the man's identity remained. Who was this man? Was he a sufferer of hypertrichosis, an integrated Beast Man, or even a woodwose? The video goes on to explore the myths and realities of the woodwose and the hairy men of European royal families, as well as their mysterious origins and disappearances. With over 90 stories and depictions of these historical tales of giant hairy men in Europe and the UK, it's hard to believe they could all be just a common delusion spanning 2,500 years. As a Bigfoot believer and a curator for Squatchable, I found this video to be incredibly informative and thought-provoking. The woodwose, or wild man of the woods, was both a figure to be feared and revered in medieval Europe, depicted as club-wielding beings and guardians of nature. They appeared in various forms across European art and literature, even included in European heraldry as far afield as Finland. The video also touches on the possibility that these depictions of the wild man are connected to ancient pagan deities or spirits of the forest, and that their existence may echo Celtic mythology. For example, the Finn mac Cool story tells of how the Irish giant created the Giant's Causeway to fight his nemesis in Scotland. Giants were often seen as protectors in Celtic folklore, and it is interesting to note that just across the water in Scotland, there are depictions of giants who are also hairy. Overall, this video from BrainCrypt is a must-watch for anyone interested in the topic of wild men and their potential connection to Bigfoot. While we may never know the truth about the man in the photo album, the existence of these stories and depictions throughout history is certainly food for thought. So, grab some popcorn, sit back, and enjoy this fascinating exploration of the Wild Men of Europe.