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146/150 This is a fascinating look into the origins, histories and mythology surrounding famous monsters. Starting with monsters from Greek mythology, like the Minotaur or Medusa, through famous European-centric monsters like vampires and werewolves, man-made creatures like the Golem and Hal 9000, and finishing with possible monsters from space.
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In the darkness it came.

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I found this so interesting. I loved that the author gave reasons for both for and against for the existence of the creatures. There were loads that I had not heard of and some that I had but didn't know the origins. A fascinating read, definitely!

Figured this was apropos for October. Dispelling the myth behind the monsters, this delves into the history, science, and stories that helped to create the monsters of legend. From the Minotaur to HAL 9000, this shows us that they're all of our own making and how we can be just as scary as the monsters themselves. Fun read for this time of year, and the author is definitely one I'd read more of.

This was absolutely one of my all time favorite reads. I‘ve reread it a ton, and every time I do there‘s somehow more to learn.

Such an entertaining book! Really enjoyed reading reasons why monsters may have been created in the past and how science at the time influenced it.

I've been writing two stories that deal with various types of #mythology and mythological creatures, which means I've been doing research. #AprilBookShowers

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Spring Break started yesterday at 4:00. Now I'm ready to meet it head-on!

This one just came in.Should be a fun read.

This book is so cool! It covers the history and origins of our most favorite mythical monsters. Dragons. Minotaurs. Vampires. Werewolves. Golems. Chimera. And more!!!

My finds in the bargain bins at University bookstore. I've been curious about the source of dragon stories. The Science of Monsters promises to describe The Origins of the Creatures We Love to Fear, with a chapter devoted to dragons.