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The great roc was probably based on some large, flightless bird. We know of ancient flightless prehistoric birds that were bigger than people.
Most mythological creatures are not real. It is possible legends of dragons were woven around discoveries of ancient dinosaur fossils. Certainly no vertebrate tetrapod ever possessed both four legs AND wings. Nor has ANY chordate, marine or terrestrial, possessed the ability to breathe fire.
Wyverns, unicorns, faeries, goblins, orcs, and so on clearly never existed. While some folks believe there has been evidence of bigfoot or sasquatch, no scientifically acceptable evidence has ever been presented. There have been quite a few hoaxes.
No credible evidence exists for the Loch Ness monster, nor is it at all likely descendents of a salt water plesiosaur (a marine reptile) from the Jurassic might survive in a freshwater lake in Scotland.
On the other hand, coelacanth was thought to have been extinct since the Cretaceous, but specimens were discovered in the Indian ocean back in the 1930s. This ancient lungfish was never considered "mythological" as it was known from mesozoic fossils.
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How is Greek mythology entertainment?
Greek mythology was made into plays of all kinds. Comedy,Dramaetc
What kinds of stories were often painted on Greek vases?
Often stories from mythology.
Who praticed mythology?
the Greeks the Egyptians the Romans, (they sort of copied off the Greeks) some native American tribes had kinds of mythology that's just to name a few
What are some creatures from Greek mythology?
The Chimera, Pegasus, and the Sphinx are examples of creatures from Greek mythology. See 'related links' for more. Also there's the Hydra, Cerberus, the Minotaur, and many kinds of dragons.
Why does cupid have bows and arows?
Cupid's mythology tells us that he has different kinds of arrows. Some cause instant desire. Others drive people away. He uses those, presumably, to keep certain kinds of love going in the world.
Young and beautiful maidens?
There are all kinds in mythology- Muses, Vestal Virgins, the Valkyries ( warrior maidens of Viking myth- by extension a ( female Viking) and so on.
What in Greek mythology is a tree nymph?
In Greek mythology, nymphs are spirits of nature. They are minor female deities. Nymphs are represented as young, pretty girls.There were different kinds as naiads (in rivers), oreads (in mountains) and dryads (in trees).Eurydice was an oread, for instance, Echo another.
What type of books did Abraham Lincoln love to read as a child?
simple all kinds but his favorite kinds were mystery
What is the book Mythology about?
Mythology is about Greek mythology.
Who to use the word mythology in a sentence?
Thor is a renowned character in Scandinavia mythology.
What has the author M A Dwight written?
M. A. Dwight has written: 'Grecian and Roman mythology for schools' -- subject(s): Classical Mythology 'Grecian and Roman mythology' -- subject(s): Greek Mythology, Roman Mythology 'Grecian and Roman mythology' -- subject(s): Classical Mythology, Greek Mythology, Roman Mythology
What has the author E M Berens written?
E. M. Berens has written: 'A hand-book of mythology' -- subject(s): Classical Mythology, Mythology, Classical 'A hand-book of mythology' -- subject(s): Classical Mythology, Mythology, Classical 'A handbook of mythology' -- subject(s): Classical Mythology 'A hand-book of mythology' -- subject(s): Accessible book, Classical Mythology
