Episode · Stuff They Don't Want You To Know · 2024-05-22
Books mentioned on Cryptids of India: an Untold Story
You've heard of Bigfoot, but what else is out there? In tonight's episode, Ben, Matt and Noel explore the fact and fiction of cryptids in India.
Ben Bowlin discussed Natural History by Pliny the Elder. Also mentioned: Ctesias: On India by Andrew Nichols.
Books mentioned, in the order they came up
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Natural History
Natural History by Pliny the Elder is an encyclopedic ancient Roman text that compiles vast amounts of natural science, geography, and fantastical lore from the classical world.
Discussed“it is weird when you look at what he writes in Natural History he is kind of the first crypto zoologist”
Where to get it
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Ctesias: On India
Discussed“The earliest mention of it comes from another ancient historian, a Greek named Ctesias, who wrote a book called Indica in the fifth century BCE. The book, which translates to 'the couch,' is unfortunately lost to history.”
Where to get it
