Who the Old Ones is
The Old Ones are a race from the stars whose civilization predates human life on Earth. They build cities both beneath the sea and on land, and they make great machines. Their history challenges the belief that humans stand at the center of Earth's story.
Lake's specimens have barrel shaped bodies, folded wings, ridges, and heads resembling starfish. Their strange bodies seem to combine features of plants and animals, puzzling the scientists who examine them.
The Old Ones and the others in the story
Dyer and Danforth learn about the Old Ones through carvings on the walls of their ancient city. The pictures record their lives, migrations, art, and wars, revealing a civilization rather than merely unfamiliar creatures. Dyer admires the skill of the carvings and feels grief as he traces their civilization's decline.
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Where do the Old Ones come from?
The Old Ones come to Earth from the stars, long before human life appears.
How does Dyer learn about the Old Ones?
Dyer pieces together their history from specimens and carved records in the ancient city. He explores those records with Danforth.
