May 5, 2000
'The First Fossil Hunters: Paleontology in Greek and Roman Times'
Mining gold in the Gobi Desert was dangerous for the ancient Scythians. They were beset by sandstorms, extremes of heat and cold, and a constant search for water. Then there were griffins. The fierce beasts -- half lion, half eagle -- were said to guard gold deposits.
But assuming there were no real griffins in the Gobi, Adrienne Mayor has a question: What scared the Scythians? It's the riddle that begins her new book, The First Fossil Hunters: Paleontology in Greek and Roman Times
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