Adrienne Mayor
3) 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
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.