in the past there are periods where,

multiple sapien species existed at the same time.

economies of scale…

small: quick cycling, adaptation; short lifespan

medium: average cycling, adapation, lifespan

large: slow cycling, adaptation; long lifespan

tortise would be a curious odd man out

muh giants and little people from the average perspective.

and all the stories that remember them.

tall tales, or short… along with the mystical perspectives of each.