Fossils in folklore
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PAUL D. TAYLOR
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Article
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1998
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John Wiley and Sons
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English
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Fossils have been known to people since at least Palaeolithic times, when they were employed decoratively. However, it was not until the 17th century that the true origin of fossils became widely acknowledged. In the interim period, a rich folklore developed around fossils, including some bizarre be