Did dinosaur fossils inspire the mythical griffin? Did mammoth bones shape the story of the Gigantomachy? Were the cyclopes modeled on the skulls of dwarf elephants? This video investigates some of the fascinating intersections between fossils and the Greek myths.

This video is part of a collaboration with @NORTH02 Check out their video "Scimitar Cats, Cave Bears, and Behemoths" for more on the fossils that so fascinated the ancient Greeks and Romans:

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If you enjoyed this video, you might be interested in my book “Naked Statues, Fat Gladiators, and War Elephants: Frequently Asked Questions about the Ancient Greeks and Romans.”

https://www.amazon.com/NakedStatues...

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Chapters:
0:00 Introduction
1:37 Dinosaurs and Griffins
3:52 Mammoths and Giants
6:13 Dwarf Elephants and Cyclopes
8:16 Conclusion

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