Creatures Great & Small - Hands on activity
Two ancient Greek coins from the city of Athens (J7 and J8) showing owls, the sacred bird of Athene, Goddess of Wisdom and protector of the City.
Real and imaginary creatures have been a favourite subject for artists and craftsmen since the earliest times. These objects were made thousands of years apart and all over the world. How many different animals and monsters can you identify? Some might live in your back garden, others only in your imagination.
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