<human>:  Why is it called a homunculus?
<bot>: The term homunculus is Latin for “little man”. The homunculus is a hypothetical creature that is believed to be the result of a person’s imagination. The term was first coined by the 16th century philosopher Giordano Bruno. The homunculus was created by Bruno as a metaphor for the human mind. The homunculus is often depicted as a little man with a large head and a tiny body.