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The Griffin and the Dinosaur: How Adrienne Mayor Discovered a Fascinating Link Between Myth and Science
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The exploration of ancient myths leads to a fascinating revelation about the Griffin, a creature described in Greek and Roman texts. Adrienne Mayor's extensive research connects these mythical accounts to real dinosaur fossils discovered in the Gobi desert, suggesting that ancient gold-hunters may have encountered these remnants. This narrative chronicles her journey of curiosity and determination, highlighting her role in bridging the gap between mythology and paleontology, and inspiring a new scientific field that aligns myths with fossil evidence.
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The Griffin and the Dinosaur: How Adrienne Mayor Discovered a Fascinating Link Between Myth and Science, Marc Aronson
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- The Griffin and the Dinosaur: How Adrienne Mayor Discovered a Fascinating Link Between Myth and Science
- Jazyk
- anglicky
- Autoři
- Marc Aronson
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- Disney Publishing Group
- Rok vydání
- 2014
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- pevná
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- 9781426311086
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- The exploration of ancient myths leads to a fascinating revelation about the Griffin, a creature described in Greek and Roman texts. Adrienne Mayor's extensive research connects these mythical accounts to real dinosaur fossils discovered in the Gobi desert, suggesting that ancient gold-hunters may have encountered these remnants. This narrative chronicles her journey of curiosity and determination, highlighting her role in bridging the gap between mythology and paleontology, and inspiring a new scientific field that aligns myths with fossil evidence.