A quirky guide to myths and lore based in actual science https://arstechni.ca #naturalhistory #geomythology #Mythopedia #Folklore #Culture #Science #History #books

The message of my book #Mythopedia is that observations and explanations of earthshaking or strange natural events in ancient times contain insights and kernels of historical and scientific reality. Pub by Princeton Univ press for general readers.

Thanks to @ichnologist.bsky.social Tony Martin for figuring out that the rodent of the Rat/Squirrel Hole of Chicago escaped a "cement overcoat"!
#Mythopedia p 121

Fossil marvels in my new book #Mythopedia
Tuareg monster Jobar = sauropod Jobaria discovered by Paul Sereno
Mysterious tunnels in Brazil made by giant sloths
World's smallest dinosaur skull trapped in amber, discovered by Lida Xing
drawings by Michele Angel

The Accursed Mountains of Albania
Michele Angel's ominous illustration for my new book #Mythopedia
you can pre-order now!

Mythopedia From acclaimed folklorist and historian Adrienne Mayor, an enchanting collection of the ancient myths that emerged out of the wonders—and disasters—of the natural world

my new book #Mythopedia is coming out soon!

You can pre-order here

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