The First Fossil Hunters: Dinosaurs, Mammoths, and Myth in Greek and Roman Times
Adrienne Mayor explores the place of fossils in Greek and Roman thought, focusing on dinosaur-like remains, mammoths, and the myths they inspired. Combining history, science, and mythology, this book examines how ancient people interpreted remarkable evidence from the earth and incorporated it into their understanding of the natural world.
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Adrienne Mayor examines fossils as they were encountered and understood in Greek and Roman times.
The book focuses on dinosaurs, mammoths, and the myths associated with ancient fossil discoveries.
It brings together ancient history, science, and mythology to consider how fossils shaped ideas about the natural world.
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