The griffin and the dinosaur
Subtitle: how Adrienne Mayor discovered a fascinating link between myth and science
By: Marc Aronson with Adrienne Mayor ; illustrated by Chris Muller
Contributors: Mayor, Adrienne, 1946- author; Müller, Chris, illustrator
Published: 2014
Language: eng
Number of pages: 47
ISBN-13: 9781426311086; 9781426311093
Subjects: Dinosaurs; Griffins; Prehistoric animals; Scythian Mythology; Juvenile literature; Fossil Animals
Description: 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.

Research scientist Adrienne Mayor explores 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. The coauthor is Adrienne Mayor.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references (page 46) and index.

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