You can also try two books by John W. Jewett, Jr of California State
University , Pomona, titled "Physics begins with an M ...Mysteries, Magic
and Myth" and "Physics begins with another M... Mysteries, Magic Myth and
Modern Physics" published by Allyn and Bacon. They contain many interesting
myths.
Cheers.
Dr. Greg Darakjian
Science Dept. Chair
Anaheim High School
811 W. Lincoln Ave.
Anaheim, CA 92805