Flying Snakes and Griffin Claws: And Other Classical Myths, Historical Oddities, and Scientific Curiosities

by Adrienne Mayor

Book Overview

A treasury of astonishing mythic marvels--and the surprising truths behind them

Adrienne Mayor is renowned for exploring the borders of history, science, archaeology, anthropology, and popular knowledge to find historical realities and scientific insights--glimmering, long-buried nuggets of truth--embedded in myth, legends, and folklore. Combing through ancient texts and obscure sources, she has spent decades prospecting for intriguing...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0691211183
• ISBN13: 9780691211183
• Release Date: July 2022
• Publisher: Princeton University Press
• Length: 448 Pages
• Weight: 1.25 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.0" x 5.2" x 7.9"