Medieval folklore is filled with monsters, from dragons to unicorns to goblins. One enduring creature is the wild man. This fellow is generally depicted as unclothed, covered in hair, of immense strength, and living on the edge of human habitation. He (and sometimes she) appears frequently in illuminated manuscripts, heraldry, and even coins. Some wild men are shown as giants, another favorite creature of the medieval bestiary.
Medieval Europeans were fascinated by what anthropologists call "liminal zones", areas crossing from one state of existence to another, in this case from civilization to wilderness. There was a lot of wilderness in medieval Europe, and since most people didn't travel, this wilderness was looked upon with wonder and fear. Who knew what might be living in that primeval forest? At the edge of human habitation there certainly were some strange people: bandits, hermits, madmen, so perhaps there were monsters too.
Medieval society was a strict and hierarchical one. Everyone had their place and they better stick to it. In the more rural areas, though, the church and state had less of an iron grip, and people could get away with more. Time and again in the historical record there are reports of rural people engaging in rituals that look like pagan survivals or revivals. These were dangerous but exciting, and medieval people looked upon these remote regions with a guilty thrill. The wild man is a projection of this.


Images of wild men are so frequent that some have argued that they may have been real. Some say there may have been primitive tribes living in the more remote regions, or even surviving Neanderthals. There's no evidence for this. I think there probably were a few wild men, people who left society either by choice or by force, who lived a semi-wild life in the woods, wearing uncured pelts as clothing. They may have been a danger to farmers living on the edge of civilization, stealing livestock or women and children as is often depicted in wild men imagery. In the weird, wonderful world of the Middle Ages, it's not unlikely.
[All images courtesy Wikimedia Commons]
Interesting.
ReplyDeleteThis post early? I had one go early today. Hate it when that happens.
I think quite possible to have existed not only in Europe! In Central Asia, reports similar creatures that may have little time to extinquido or even exist yet. I refer to Almasty and the story of Zana.
ReplyDeleteWhen is the penny going to drop? Woman, children, livestock being taken? They were sometimes referred to as giants?? Do a little digging and you'll discover that every single north American first nations tribes tell similar stories of their 'hairy men'... The same for the yowie in the Australia. Cracking little article though, enjoyed it. x
ReplyDeleteGo to Oberstdorf, Germany and they've got a statue just outside the train station. Go in 2015 and you can see some in person, sort of.
ReplyDeletehttp://www.oberstdorf.de/dorf/tradition/der-wilde-maendle-tanz.html
Scroll to the bottom for a photo:
http://www.trachtenverein-oberstdorf.de/
They're covered with tassels or something from evergreen trees. My wife's mother made some costumes a few times, I think, and didn't care much for it.
We have some really good "wild man" artworks at my work by the amazing Martin Schongauer. You can see them here:
ReplyDeletehttps://images.nga.gov/en/search/do_quick_search.html?q=%22Wild+Man%22
Enjoy!
..
ReplyDelete..
.>>.....24pornvideo teen videos - free sex videos ..(621)
.>>.....Gay - fuck sex videos - porn sex video .....(365)
.>>.....porn stars - call boys .....................(274)
.>>.....men du jour blog - gay porno
.>>.....gigantic - thick - boobs movies
.>>.....monster cock
.>>.....muscleboys - bodybuilders - .............456
.>>.....massive bulges - huge balls - porn sex video
.>>.....gay blog - men du jour blogs..(86)
.>>.....homoerotic, xnxx, sex live free video
.>>.....hunks - monster cocks ................420
.>>.....fat cock blowjob -gay sex............(365)
.>>..... passion HD video ....................620
.>>.....rimming ,xnxx, pornvideo sex HD ......324)
.>>.....Hardcore gay blog - porno.............542
.>>.....Handsome, hairy, smooth...............250
.>>.....free movie gay porn...................(343)
.>>.....24porn sex video, free movie sex.......220
..
..
.>>.....Hot boy sex vip .....................(274)
.>>.....hot ay college - gay porno
.>>.....free gay movies, boobs movies
.>>.....bareback gay porn,
.>>.....black gay - bodybuilders - .............456
.>>.....dick gay ass porn, porn sex video
.>>.....asian sex video, porno sex...........(86)
.>>.....24sexmovie, sex live free video
.>>..... teen videos - free sex videos ..(621)
.>>.....Gay - fuck sex videos - porn sex video .....(365)
..
..
Are you looking for Nainital escort service for pleasure? Here at Ramnagar escort service agency has high profile call girl who fulfill your erotic dreams. Here escort service in Ramnagar is famous for hot and sexy escort girls.
ReplyDeleteNainital escort service
escort service in Nainital
Noida escort service
Escort service in Noida
Haldwani escort service
Escort service in Haldwani
Ramnagar escort service
Escort service in Ramnagar
Rudrapur escort service
Escort service in Rudrapur
Noida escort service
Escort service in Noida
Nainital call girl # Noida call girl # Haldwani call girl # Ramnagar call girl # Rudrapur call girl # Noida call girl
This is Very very nice article. Everyone should read. Thanks for sharing. Don't miss WORLD'S BEST TrainGames
ReplyDeleteWith regards to the form of item you need to contain, you must pick the proper material. For example, if it’s a cologne you then can’t with thin cardboard package, you need to solid material having the ability to make the scent stay at its location. boxes packaging box design cheap boxes wholesale boxes best boxes custom boxes box layout find more check my site Therefore, spend some time to have a deep take a look at the many choices available to you then pick the ideal acceptable of them.
ReplyDeleteCALL GIRLS JAIPUR
ReplyDeleteCALL GIRLS HARIDWAR
call girls in bhilwara
call girls haridwar
Call girls in Haridwar
call girls chittorgarh
call girls vashi
call girls in vashi
call girls andheri
HOUSEWIFE ESCORTS IN DWARKA
ReplyDeleteCOLLEGE ESCORTS IN DWARKA
VIP DWARKA ESCORTS
VIP ESCORTS IN DWARKA
CALL GIRLS DWARKA
CALL GIRLS IN DWARKA
BEST ESCORT IN DWARKA
HIGH PROFILE ESCORT IN DWARKA
RUSSIAN ESCORT SERVICE IN DWARKA
AMAZING ESCORT SERVICE IN DWARKA
INDEPENDENT ESCORT
COLLEGE ESCORT IN DWARKA
VIP DWARKA ESCORT
LUXURY DWARKA ESCORT
DWARKA INDEPENDENT ESCORT
AIR-HOSTESS DWARKA ESCORT
AIR-HOSTESS ESCORT IN DWARKA
CELEBRITY ESCORT IN DWARKA
RUSSIAN ESCORT IN DWARKA
DWARKA INDEPENDENT ESCORTS
AIR-HOSTESS DWARKA ESCORTS
COLLEGE CALL GIRLS IN DWARKA
RUSSIAN CALL GIRLS IN DWARKA
CALL GIRL DWARKA
CALL GIRL IN DWARKA
CELEBRITY ESCORTS IN DWARKA
RUSSIAN ESCORTS IN DWARKA
DWARKA CALL GIRLS SERVICE
call girls haridwar
call girls in Darjeeling
ReplyDeleteescorts in Darjeeling
escorts service in Darjeeling
We have a List of Girls who are in financial problems. They need your help. They are ready to sleep with you in some small amounts. Call us for their contact no and help them. To book an escort just drop a call to the given number and ask them what kind of service you want!. You will also WhatsApp us for the availability of ourEscorts Service in Karol Bagh. If you’re in the end determined and ready to enjoy the amusing of being at duration the corporate of one of our beautiful girls. Check our other Services...
ReplyDeleteEscorts Service in Paharganj
Escorts Service in Saket
Escorts Service in Vasant Vihar
Escorts Service in Mahipalpur
Escorts Service in Delhi
Call Girls in Delhi
Escorts Service in Aerocity
Escorts Service in Chanakyapuri
Escorts Service in Connaught Place
Hi! This is my first comment here so I just wanted to give a quick shout out and say I genuinely enjoy reading your blog posts. Can you recommend any other Beauty Guest Post blogs that go over the same topics? Thanks a ton!
ReplyDeleteDwarka Escorts
ReplyDeleteExtra Super P-Force
ReplyDeleteLasix Furosemide
Super Vilitra
Fildena 100
Stendra
Wow that was strange. I just wrote an incredibly long comment but after I clicked submit my comment didn't show up.풀싸롱
ReplyDeleteThanks to my father who shared with me concerning this website, this web site is truly amazing.
ReplyDeleteHere is my web site - 온라인카지노
Such an amazing and helpful post this is. I really really love it. It’s so good and so awesome. I am just amazed. I hope that you continue to do your work like this in the future also.
ReplyDelete오피월드
oworldsmewep
As I am looking at your writing, I regret being unable to do outdoor activities due to Corona 19, and I miss my old daily life. If you also miss the daily life of those days, would you please visit my site once? My site is a site where I post about photos and daily life when I was free
ReplyDeleteOh, the data you've shared in this incredible article is just magnificent. I am definitely going to make more use of this data in my future projects. You must continue sharing more data like this with us
청마담
magosucowep
I saw your article well. You seem to enjoy 카지노사이트 for some reason. We can help you enjoy more fun. Welcome anytime :-)
ReplyDeleteHi, I do think this is an excellent web site. I stumbled upon it 😉 I’m going to return once again since I saved as a favorite it. Money and freedom is the best way to change, may you be rich and continue to guide other people.
ReplyDelete야설
대딸방
스포츠마사지
스포츠마사지
It is perfect time to make some plans for the future and it is time to be happy. I have read this post and if I could I want to suggest you some interesting things or advice. Maybe you can write next articles referring to this article. I want to read even more things about it! 야한동영상
ReplyDeletePlease visit once. I leave my blog address below
야설
야한동영상
The article has some good and serviceable information. It was very well authored and easy to understand. 일본야동
ReplyDeletePlease visit once. I leave my blog address below
한국야동
일본야동
You have touched some pleasant factors here. Any way keep up writing. 한국야동닷컴
ReplyDeletePlease visit once. I leave my blog address below
국산야동
한국야동닷컴
Good Service. I'll come often. Great work! I'm surprised there's such a wonderful article 국산야동
ReplyDeletePlease visit once. I leave my blog address below
야설
국산야동
Thanks for sharing. I found a lot of interesting information here. A really good post, very thankful and hopeful that you will write many more posts like this one. 중국야동넷
ReplyDeletePlease visit once. I leave my blog address below
야설
중국야동넷
Hey what a brilliant post I have come across and believe me I have been searching out for this similar kind of post for past a week and hardly came across this. Thank you very much and will look for more postings from you. 먹튀검증 and I am very happy to see your post just in time and it was a great help. Thank you ! Leave your blog address below. Please visit me anytime!
ReplyDeleteI have been looking for articles on these topics for a long time. I don't know how grateful you are for posting on this topic. Thank you for the numerous articles on this site, I will subscribe to those links in my bookmarks and visit them often. Have a nice day 바카라사이트탑
ReplyDeleteoncasino
ReplyDeleteWhat a post I've been looking for! I'm very happy to finally read this post. 토토사이트 Thank you very much. Can I refer to your post on my website? Your post touched me a lot and helped me a lot. If you have any questions, please visit my site and read what kind of posts I am posting. I am sure it will be interesting.
ReplyDelete