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Pyroraptor (meaning "fire thief") is an extinct genus of paravian dinosaur, probably a dromaeosaurid or unenlagiid, from the Late Cretaceous Ibero-Armorican island, of what is now southern France. It lived during the late Campanian and early Maastrichtian stages , approximately 72 million years ago.
Greek mythology recounts Prometheus stealing heavenly fire for humanity, a deed for which he suffered greatly. In Oceania, Polynesian myths often feature Māui as the fire thief, with diverse variations across regions. The metaphor of fire theft extends into modern times, particularly in the context of nuclear weapons. The destructive power of ...
Flight of the Fire Thief is a novel written by Terry Deary, and is the second installment of The Fire Thief Trilogy. The book continues the story of Prometheus, the Titan who stole fire from the gods. Helen: Also called Nell. She helps her father scam with stunts and a flying balloon. They land in Eden City after a failed stunt.
This is an accepted version of this page This is the latest accepted revision, reviewed on 15 November 2024. Not to be confused with Planet Dinosaur. 2003 American TV series or program Dinosaur Planet Starring Scott D. Sampson Narrated by Christian Slater Composer Dean Grinsfelder Country of origin United States No. of seasons 1 No. of episodes 4 Production Executive producers Jean Raymond ...
Archaeopterygidae is a group of paravian dinosaurs, known from the latest Jurassic and earliest Cretaceous of Europe. In most current classifications, it contains only the genera Archaeopteryx and Wellnhoferia.
The Fire Thief was written by Terry Deary and is the first book in The Fire Thief Trilogy. It was published in 2005. It was published in 2005. The book is about Prometheus , the Greek Titan who, in Greek mythology, is said to have stolen fire from the gods and given it to humans.
Saurornitholestes ("lizard-bird thief") is a genus of carnivorous dromaeosaurid theropod dinosaur from the late Cretaceous of Canada and the United States (Montana, New Mexico, Alabama, and South Carolina). Two species have been named: Saurornitholestes langstoni in 1978 and Saurornitholestes sullivani in 2015.
Oviraptoridae is a group of bird-like, herbivorous and omnivorous maniraptoran dinosaurs.Oviraptorids are characterized by their toothless, parrot-like beaks and, in some cases, elaborate crests.