We're joined by author and professor Anne McClannan to discuss her new book Griffinology.  These monsters are visually easily recognized - but how much do you know about their history?<br /><br />Links:<br /><a href="https://press.uchicago.edu/ucp/books/book/distributed/G/bo214800091.html" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Griffinology is available directly from University of Chicago Press.<br /></a>Coupon code UCPNEW is good through Dec 2024 for 30% off - which brings the price down to $28 off its regular cover price of $40!<br /><br /> <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Griffin" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Griffins (wikipedia)</a><br />Here is a <a href="https://www.google.com/search?newwindow=1&amp;sca_esv=1286343edbdc9c9c&amp;rlz=1C5CHFA_enUS989US989&amp;sxsrf=ADLYWIL34c6W0q3TTodMI7Lik0xcJT1p1g:1731246714500&amp;q=griffins+in+ancient+art&amp;udm=2&amp;fbs=AEQNm0Aa4sjWe7Rqy32pFwRj0UkWd8nbOJfsBGGB5IQQO6L3J03RPjGV0MznOJ6Likin94oGSh4l60tfPppA0C5BN3Bom6kHGpJHn7EVuNALQGJ5ECLZXcQeFVI9ZjFEYIlvC4A0X1A5hYXVZIchksHpMH7WV02tkRK7mBeeFqk9Ny5yKL-imh-pD9ICs2NKoknEXBlMy1ySIrn9rDpp5YVd48typlFRTQ&amp;sa=X&amp;ved=2ahUKEwiJwb7L9NGJAxWG4ckDHTP7JXgQtKgLegQIHhAB&amp;biw=1695&amp;bih=989&amp;dpr=2" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">link to some Griffins in ancient artwork</a>. The artwork in Griffinology is a stunning and impressive selection of such examples.<br /><a href="https://www.popsci.com/environment/griffin-origin-story/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">PopSci article on plausibility of Griffin/Fossil Connection</a><br /><br />Additional:<a href="https://www.reddit.com/r/FantasticBeasts/comments/ko6xs2/for_those_who_dont_know_this_is_a_leucrotta/#:~:text=The%20Leucrotta%20resembled%20a%20large,a%20hyena%20and%20a%20lion." target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"></a><br /><a href="https://www.reddit.com/r/FantasticBeasts/comments/ko6xs2/for_those_who_dont_know_this_is_a_leucrotta/#:~:text=The%20Leucrotta%20resembled%20a%20large,a%20hyena%20and%20a%20lion." target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">The Leucrotta (per Reddit)</a><br /><a href="https://forgottenrealms.fandom.com/wiki/Leucrotta" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">The same beast per D&amp;D</a><br /><br />Become a supporter of this podcast: <a href="https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/monstertalk--6267523/support?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss">https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/monstertalk--6267523/support</a>.

MonsterTalk

Blake Smith

S04E06 Griffinology

NOV 11, 202443 MIN
MonsterTalk

S04E06 Griffinology

NOV 11, 202443 MIN

Description

We're joined by author and professor Anne McClannan to discuss her new book Griffinology.  These monsters are visually easily recognized - but how much do you know about their history?<br /><br />Links:<br /><a href="https://press.uchicago.edu/ucp/books/book/distributed/G/bo214800091.html" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Griffinology is available directly from University of Chicago Press.<br /></a>Coupon code UCPNEW is good through Dec 2024 for 30% off - which brings the price down to $28 off its regular cover price of $40!<br /><br /> <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Griffin" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Griffins (wikipedia)</a><br />Here is a <a href="https://www.google.com/search?newwindow=1&amp;sca_esv=1286343edbdc9c9c&amp;rlz=1C5CHFA_enUS989US989&amp;sxsrf=ADLYWIL34c6W0q3TTodMI7Lik0xcJT1p1g:1731246714500&amp;q=griffins+in+ancient+art&amp;udm=2&amp;fbs=AEQNm0Aa4sjWe7Rqy32pFwRj0UkWd8nbOJfsBGGB5IQQO6L3J03RPjGV0MznOJ6Likin94oGSh4l60tfPppA0C5BN3Bom6kHGpJHn7EVuNALQGJ5ECLZXcQeFVI9ZjFEYIlvC4A0X1A5hYXVZIchksHpMH7WV02tkRK7mBeeFqk9Ny5yKL-imh-pD9ICs2NKoknEXBlMy1ySIrn9rDpp5YVd48typlFRTQ&amp;sa=X&amp;ved=2ahUKEwiJwb7L9NGJAxWG4ckDHTP7JXgQtKgLegQIHhAB&amp;biw=1695&amp;bih=989&amp;dpr=2" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">link to some Griffins in ancient artwork</a>. The artwork in Griffinology is a stunning and impressive selection of such examples.<br /><a href="https://www.popsci.com/environment/griffin-origin-story/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">PopSci article on plausibility of Griffin/Fossil Connection</a><br /><br />Additional:<a href="https://www.reddit.com/r/FantasticBeasts/comments/ko6xs2/for_those_who_dont_know_this_is_a_leucrotta/#:~:text=The%20Leucrotta%20resembled%20a%20large,a%20hyena%20and%20a%20lion." target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"></a><br /><a href="https://www.reddit.com/r/FantasticBeasts/comments/ko6xs2/for_those_who_dont_know_this_is_a_leucrotta/#:~:text=The%20Leucrotta%20resembled%20a%20large,a%20hyena%20and%20a%20lion." target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">The Leucrotta (per Reddit)</a><br /><a href="https://forgottenrealms.fandom.com/wiki/Leucrotta" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">The same beast per D&amp;D</a><br /><br />Become a supporter of this podcast: <a href="https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/monstertalk--6267523/support?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss">https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/monstertalk--6267523/support</a>.