Adrienne Mayor
4) Greek fire, poison arrows, and scorpion bombs: biological and chemical warfare in the ancient world
Author
Publisher
Overlook Duckworth
Pub. Date
2003.
Language
English
Description
Traces the origins of biological and chemical warfare, discussing the use of poison arrows, germ infected traps, and dangerous animals and insects in ancient and medieval times while considering the moral ramifications.
Author
Publisher
Princeton University Press
Pub. Date
[2022]
Language
English
Description
"A collection of short pieces by historian of myth and science, Adrienne Mayor, on a wide array of fascinating and fun classical myths and the reality which often lies behind them"--
"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,...
Author
Publisher
Natl Geographic Soc Childrens books
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.