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Mythological Beasts: Dragons, Griffins – and Dinosaurs? by Adrienne Mayor
Thursday, Oct. 20, 2016
06:30 PM
US/Central
Dragons are among the few mythical animals common to all cultures world-wide, with accounts from Europe, South America, Classical World and China of physical evidence, supposed proof that fabulous beasts once really existed. Explore the kinds of puzzling natural evidence that might have led people to believe in dragons, griffins and other fantastic creatures. Could the discovery of dinosaur fossils have led to the invention of dragons?
This event is sponsored by AIA, Houston Society with support by KPMG. Book signing of "The First Fossil Hunters: Dinosaurs, Mammoths, and Myth in Greek and Roman Times" following lecture.
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Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, 9:00 am - 5:00 pm (last entry at 4:30 pm)
Friday, Saturday, Sunday, 9:00 am - 6:00 pm (last entry at 5:30 pm)
Free Tuesdays (not available on Feb. 20 or May 7, 2024), 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm (last entry at 7:30 pm)
Holiday hours may differ. Please check www.hmns.org/visit/hours-and-pricing for information. - Tickets $18, Members $12
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