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Kenneth J. McNamara

Dragons' Teeth and Thunderstones: The Quest for the Meaning of Fossils

Dragons' Teeth and Thunderstones: The Quest for the Meaning of Fossils

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Fossils have been used for various purposes, including eating, drinking, burial, and decoration, since prehistoric times. They were believed to have medicinal properties, protect against poisoning, aid in the afterlife, ward off evil spirits, and even kill annoying people. Ken McNamara explores the history and significance of fossils in prehistory.

Format: Hardback
Length: 336 pages
Publication date: 12 October 2020
Publisher: Reaktion Books


Fossils have been used for various purposes throughout history, including eating, drinking, burying with the dead, and adorning bodies. In the seventeenth century, some believed that fossils could cure illness, protect against poisoning, ease the passage into the afterlife, ward off evil spirits, and even kill those who were annoying. However, the primary reason for their fascination was their artistic inspiration. Ken McNamara takes us on a journey through prehistory with these curious stones, exploring humankind's unending quest for the meaning of fossils.

Weight: 500g
Dimension: 147 x 224 x 31 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781789142907

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