Start Date: Wed, March 19 2008 End Date: Mon, September 1 2008 Event Time: 9:00am - 5:00pm View Remaining Dates Chicago, IL
Since the dawn of time, creatures of the unknown have fascinated cultures the world over. From medieval fire-breathing dragons to the magical powers of the unicorn, mythic creatures have captured the imagination. Now, examine the legend and the science behind some of the most fascinating creatures ever invented. Enter the fabled world of dragons, journey to the depths of the ocean and soar above the clouds to uncover the origins of the powerful, dangerous and magical beings that have been a part of the human experience for thousands of years. Preserved specimens, cultural artifacts and works of art highlight the surprising similarities and differences in the way people around the world have envisioned these myths. Today, mythic creatures continue to live on in the everyday lives of many cultures-and now they live at The Field Museum
Over 150 booths featuring Oceanic, Pre-columbian, Spanish Colonial, African, Oriental, Indonesian and other ethnographic art from around the world. Furniture, rugs, jewelry, religious reliquies, baskets, textiles, paintings, and much, much more. ... READ MORE
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