Adrienne Mayor
Author
Publisher
Princeton University Press
Pub. Date
[2022]
Language
English
Description
"A history of the ways in which ancient cultures developed and used biological, chemical, and other unconventional warfare, drawing on myth, science, and history and told Mayor's scrupulous, yet entertaining style"--
2) Greek fire, poison arrows, and scorpion bombs: biological and chemical warfare in the ancient world
Author
Publisher
Overlook Press
Pub. Date
2003.
Language
English
Author
Publisher
Princeton University Press
Pub. Date
[2000]
Language
English
Description
Griffins, Cyclopes, Monsters, and Giants - these fabulous creatures of classical mythology continue to live in the modern imagination through the vivid accounts that have come down to us from the ancient Greeks and Romans. This title shows that many of the giants and monsters of myth did have a basis in fact.
Author
Publisher
National Geographic
Pub. Date
[2014]
Language
English
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.
Author
Series
Publisher
National Geographic
Pub. Date
[2014]
Language
English
Description
"Introduces children to the gods of ancient worlds, including Greek, Norse, Chinese, American Indian, African cultures, and more. Includes facts, colorful illustrations, quizzes, suggested activities, and an interactive glossary." --