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Culture 
Woodwose
Also known as Wodehouse, Ooser, Wooser, Wildman, Wildman of the Woods.
- Mythical Number: #3592
- Culture:
Medieval - Attribute:
Humanoid - Attribute:
Forest Dweller - Attribute:
Heraldic - Behaviour:
Friendly and Dangerous
These are a race of wild people that feature in medieval myth. They are a type of human but have leaves growing from their body and are very hairy and wield clubs. Like the Green Man they represent the crudeness of nature the antithesis of civilisation and Christianity. They are sometimes associated noble savagery and in some traditions they are seen as cannibals who abduct children. Imagery of this Wildman was used to represent the new cultures visited by explorers. They are also depicted on some coat of arms.
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Did you find Woodwose interesting? Add it to a fantasy-based game, a creative and unique story or draw your own doodle. For more on Angels, Demons, Giants, Wizards and monsters you could watch any fantasy really. Medieval myth has inspired much fantasy like TV series Merlin (2008 - now) and computer games like Dragon Age and Guild Wars to name a few. Then there is of course, fantasy board game, movie and TV series Dungeons and Dragons taking lots of Medieval, Greek and Norse mythical creatures all rolled into one world. You can also pop down your local Games Workshop store and look at monsters of the Brentonia army and other Medieval beasts that have made it into the Warhammer world.
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