The griffin and the dinosaur

how Adrienne Mayor discovered a fascinating link between myth and science

The griffin and the dinosaur

how Adrienne Mayor discovered a fascinating link between myth and science
Marc Aronson with Adrienne Mayor ; illustrated by Chris Muller
Book - 2014

Traces the research scientist co-author's explorations in Greece and the Gobi Desert for the origins of the mythical griffin, relating the story of the ancient Scythians and the griffins that were said to have guarded their treasure.

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37413315216889 Disponible Childrens J Nonfiction J398.2454 ARONSON
Detalles Bibliográficos
Autor principal: Aronson, Marc (Autor)
Autor Corporativo: National Geographic Society (U.S.)
Otros Autores: Müller, Chris (Ilustrador)
Formato: Libro
Lenguaje:English
Publicado: Washington, D.C. : National Geographic, [2014]
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