Greek Prehistory

[tasosaurusGR]

The following animals used to live in Greece (the photos are from a magazine) :


coelodonta antiquitatis


mammuthus meridionalis


homotherium latidens


bison priscus


elephas antiquus and mastodon tush 5,02 meters long.

[Derek.McManus]

This is true, many now extinct creatures lived all over the world...it is believed that the legend of the Cyclops came about from the discovery of extinct elephant or mammoth skulls.

[tasosaurusGR]

Yes... The same goes for dragons and other mythological creatures.Most people still think of dinosaurs as huge monsters.

[Stuckasaurus (Dino Dad Reviews)]

If you're interested in the responses of the Ancient Greco-Romans to fossil finds (which certainly happened from time to time), you should check out this book! I read straight through it; it's a fascinating read. I especially like how the author traces the history of myths and of known Mediterranean fossil beds.

http://smile.amazon.com/First-Fossil-Hunters-Dinosaurs-Mammoths/dp/0691150133/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1433653227&sr=8-1&keywords=the+first+fossil+hunters

[tasosaurusGR]

Thanks , sounds great  .I might have to buy one of these.

[laticauda]

That looks like an interesting read, I think I'll check that out.  Thnaks. 

[Derek.McManus]

That book does look interesting, thank you for sharing.