Fossils: myths and folklore

Authors

  • Antonio Carlos Sequeira Fernandes UFRJ; Departamento de Geologia e Paleontologia Museu Nacional

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.11137/2005_1_101-115

Abstract

Fossils have been familiar objects to man since the prehistoric times, with striking connotations in the folklore of several cultures. They were used as decorative elements in necklaces, regarded as heroes or giants in the classical greek and roman times, interpreted as teeth and bones of dragons, used as amulets against the bites and poisons of snakes, and as medicines to the treatment of several disorders. This article describes some of these examples.

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Published

2005-06-01

Issue

Vol. 28 No. 1 (2005)

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