Re: Theory about predator of early man



On Nov 18, 12:58 am, Brindaban <Brinda...@xxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
I wonder if anyone here can help me find a reference to a theory I read
about, a year or so ago, which goes like this: Fossils suggest that early
man had a predator following him around. Our susceptibility to ideas of
evil or Satan stem from our memory of being stalked by this large, and
presumably extinct, animal.

Of course, the second part can't be proven, but who or where did the idea
come from? And is the first part accepted? (I'm sorry it's such vague and
unscientific language!) Was it in a book? Or some periodical? I'd
appreciate any suggestions.

Or - if anyone can recommend a more appropriate newsgroup for me to ask in,
I'd be grateful.

Thanks,

Brindaban

In his book "The Songlines," Bruce Chatwin develops the idea that
Dinofelis followed early hominids around, chomping their skulls, and
leaving characteristic dental impressions. I don't think the idea has
gained much acceptance, but its certainly interesting reading.

.



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