Compared to modern understanding of the world, these early Greek observations were examples of inaccuracy and fallacies; however, it goes to show how these fossils are used as a basis to how their monsters are created. Hence giving attention to how the Greeks often used their imagination rather than accurate observations when analyzing found bones. While the idea of prehistoric fossils influencing Greek myths is appealing, critics oppose due to how other cultures’ stories were not determined through excavated remains and how it was unlikely for elephants to roam Greece. Thus contradicting the theory that the fossil found in Crete is related to the Cyclops myths. Based on Dr. Kate A. Robson Brown’s statement, “Many cultures around the globe have colorful giant lore [Norse fables and Australian creation stories] without the benefit of rich fossil deposits” (“Greek Myths: Not Mythical”). In addition , Hillary Mayell’s article states that the fossilized bones of the Deinotherium was the first prehistoric bones found around Crete, and is undated (Mayell). This goes to show that it is possible that Greek mythology did not develop through fossil evidence but through genuine
Compared to modern understanding of the world, these early Greek observations were examples of inaccuracy and fallacies; however, it goes to show how these fossils are used as a basis to how their monsters are created. Hence giving attention to how the Greeks often used their imagination rather than accurate observations when analyzing found bones. While the idea of prehistoric fossils influencing Greek myths is appealing, critics oppose due to how other cultures’ stories were not determined through excavated remains and how it was unlikely for elephants to roam Greece. Thus contradicting the theory that the fossil found in Crete is related to the Cyclops myths. Based on Dr. Kate A. Robson Brown’s statement, “Many cultures around the globe have colorful giant lore [Norse fables and Australian creation stories] without the benefit of rich fossil deposits” (“Greek Myths: Not Mythical”). In addition , Hillary Mayell’s article states that the fossilized bones of the Deinotherium was the first prehistoric bones found around Crete, and is undated (Mayell). This goes to show that it is possible that Greek mythology did not develop through fossil evidence but through genuine