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Author : Tom McGowen
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 72 pages
File Size : 44,7 Mb
Release : 1981
Category : Juvenile Fiction
ISBN : PSU:000055768702
Presents, in encyclopedia format, monsters and supernatural beings from Abominable Snowman to Zombi.
Author : Tom McGowen
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 51,7 Mb
Release : 1981
Category : Animals, Mythical
ISBN : 0528800744
Presents, in encyclopedia format, monsters and supernatural beings from Abominable Snowman to Zombi.
Author : Theresa Bane
Publisher : McFarland
Page : 428 pages
File Size : 53,7 Mb
Release : 2016-04-25
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9780786495054
"Here there be dragons"--this notation was often made on ancient maps to indicate the edges of the known world and what lay beyond. Heroes who ventured there were only as great as the beasts they encountered. This encyclopedia contains more than 2,200 monsters of myth and folklore, who both made life difficult for humans and fought by their side. Entries describe the appearance, behavior, and cultural origin of mythic creatures well-known and obscure, collected from traditions around the world.
Author : Good Wives and Warriors
Publisher : Laurence King Publishing
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 41,9 Mb
Release : 2020-09-15
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 1786276917
Have you ever heard of Anansi, the shape-shifting West African spider? Or of Tanuki, the sweet but troublesome raccoon-dog of Japanese folklore? With this encyclopedia as your guide, begin a magical tour of creatures from myths and legends around the world.
Author : John Matthews,Caitlin Matthews
Publisher : HarperCollins UK
Page : 62 pages
File Size : 49,5 Mb
Release : 2010-02-25
Category : Self-Help
ISBN : 9780007365050
From unicorns and trolls to werewolves and griffins, this comprehensive guide is the key to discovering every magical creature from myth, folklore and legend around the world.
Author : DK,Stephen Krensky
Publisher : Penguin
Page : 162 pages
File Size : 48,6 Mb
Release : 2020-10-13
Category : Juvenile Fiction
ISBN : 9780744037432
Meet your favourite monsters, fairies, heroes, and tricksters from all around the world! Enter the enchanting world of mythical creatures and explore the history behind them in this beautifully-illustrated Greek mythology book for children aged 5-9. You’ll meet an incredible cast of mind-boggling fictional animals from all around the world. Say hello to Bigfoot in the forests of North America and learn about the Native American traditions that inspired its story. Voyage to Japan to meet kitsune, supernatural nine-tailed foxes that can turn into humans. Then jump onboard an ancient storm-battered ship to learn why mermaids were the last thing a sailor wanted to see! Learn about the societies that spawned these legendary creatures, from Ancient Greece to the indigenous tribes of Australia, and find out what the beasts tell us about the people who created them. With magic and mystery in every page, your child can discover: - Facts behind the myths - Insights into cultures from around the world and their creation stories - Stunning full-colour illustrations by Pham Quang Phuc Mythical Beasts and Magical Creatures tells you everything you need to know about supernatural animals great and small. Perfect for fans of Harry Potter and other fantasy tales, this mythology book for children is the only kids’ guide to magical creatures that explores the history behind the mythology in both an engaging and educational way. A must-have volume for children aged 5-9 with an interes in fantasy tale, Mythical Beasts and Magical Creatures is filled with supernatural stories that brings the history of mythology and magical creatures to life, and explores the societies that birthed these legendary creatures found in narratives from Ancient Greek mythology, Australian and Native American folktales. From narwhal tusks inspiring the legend of unicorns, to dinosaur bones creating rumours of dragons, there is an interesting story behind every magical beast. This beautifully-illustrated fantasy book for kids is wonderful for children who like to delve into enchanting stories and magical creatures.
Author : Colin Dempsey
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 53,8 Mb
Release : 2006-01-01
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 190475659X
Author : Zayden Stone
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 186 pages
File Size : 45,5 Mb
Release : 2021-09
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 9798459684599
What made Athena furious with a local weaver that she transformed her into Greek mythology's first spider woman, Arachne? What is the tall tale behind Filipino folklore's sea serpent Bakunawa, who flies through the night skies devouring moons? What is the symbolism behind French folktale's infamous night rider, Cheval Mallet? We have all been exposed to a mythological beast in one form or another. Whether it is the three headed guard dog Fluffy in J.K. Rowling's Harry Potter series, or even the story of Smaug in J.R.R. Tolkien's Middle Earth in The Hobbit; all these pop culture mythical creatures have a deep connection to the mythologies and folktales of ancient cultures. Where did they come from? What relevance do they serve in mythology? Why are some so obscure, while others become pop-culture enigmas? Get the answer to these questions, and learn about beasts from different world cultures. Folklorist Zayden Stone dives deep into the stories of these magical beasts and provides a fictional anecdote, a retelling of the original myths, an analysis of the symbolism and relevance of the creatures, and then pairs it with some beautiful black and white illustrations reimagined by artist Herdhian. In the Mythical Creatures and Mythological Beasts book, the illustrated guide takes you through six themes that have been specifically chosen since they are consistent across cultures. The categories include: arthropods for insects, crustaceans, and arachnids; avian for birds; canines for wolves and dogs; serpents for snakes and dragons; ungulates for hooved animals like horses and cows; and aquatic for water dwelling beasts. Presenting the creatures in categories makes it easier to see what the beasts have in common. You will find some overlapping themes across ancient cultures that point to universal ideas in how humans perceive the world. If you wonder where your favorite creature is, you will probably find them within these pages, even if they do not have their own chapter. For example, the ever-popular Pegasus can be found in the tale of the Gorgon sisters. He also had a half-brother, Arion, who features in the ungulates section. There is also a brilliant white-winged horse from Islamic tradition which may sound very familiar to Pegasus as well. If you have a love for the myths and want to learn about the unique beasts that dwell within them, this book is a great way to do it. Not only will you learn about ones you may have never heard of, but you will also be able to draw parallels between cultures and see how they interpreted their surroundings through stories of mythical creatures and magical beasts.
Author : Theresa Bane
Publisher : McFarland
Page : 428 pages
File Size : 45,9 Mb
Release : 2016-05-22
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9781476622682
“Here there be dragons”—this notation was often made on ancient maps to indicate the edges of the known world and what lay beyond. Heroes who ventured there were only as great as the beasts they encountered. This encyclopedia contains more than 2,200 monsters of myth and folklore, who both made life difficult for humans and fought by their side. Entries describe the appearance, behavior, and cultural origin of mythic creatures well-known and obscure, collected from traditions around the world.
Author : Loren Coleman,Jerome Clark
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
Page : 324 pages
File Size : 45,7 Mb
Release : 2013-05-07
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9781439147795
The ultimate quest for the world's most mysterious creatures The Loch Ness Monster, Bigfoot, the Abominable Snowman -- these are the names of the elusive beasts that have caught the eye and captured the imaginations of people around the world for centuries. Recently, tales of these "monsters" have been corroborated by an increase in sightings, and out of these legends a new science has been born: cryptozoology -- the study of hidden animals. Cryptozoology A to Z, the first encyclopedia of its kind, contains nearly two hundred entries, including cryptids (the name given to these unusual beasts), new animal finds, and the explorers and scientists who search for them. Loren Coleman, one of the world's leading cryptozoologists, teams up with Jerome Clark, editor and author of several encyclopedias, to provide these definitive descriptions and many never-before-published drawings and photographs from eyewitnesses' detailed accounts. Full of insights into the methods of these scientists, exciting tales of discovery, and the history and evolution of this field, Cryptozoology A to Z is the most complete reference ever of the newest zoological science.
Author : Colin Dempsey
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 202 pages
File Size : 44,7 Mb
Release : 2006
Category : Animals, Mythical
ISBN : 0760774609
From the enchanting to the mischievous to the downright terrifying, these are the creatures that inhabit the air, the underworld, far-off mountain-tops, and ancient cities ; the fantastical beings that haunt our dreams and challenge us to disprove their existence.
Author : Brenda Rosen
Publisher : Sterling Publishing Company, Inc.
Page : 388 pages
File Size : 55,7 Mb
Release : 2009-02
Category : Body, Mind & Spirit
ISBN : 1402765363
Mythical creatures that come from the land, sea, air, and beyond your wildest imagination ... -- p.[4] of cover.
Author : Theresa Bane
Publisher : McFarland
Page : 207 pages
File Size : 46,6 Mb
Release : 2012-06-21
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9780786455812
From the earliest days of oral history to the present, the vampire myth persists among mankind’s deeply-rooted fears. This encyclopedia, with entries ranging from “Abchanchu” to “Zmeus,” includes nearly 600 different species of historical and mythological vampires, fully described and detailed.
Author : Sandra Lawrence
Publisher : Running Press Kids
Page : 64 pages
File Size : 42,9 Mb
Release : 2019-06-04
Category : Juvenile Fiction
ISBN : 9780762494835
A whimsical and imaginative catalog of fantastical beasts and creatures of myth and legend from around the world-complete with a code that needs cracking to uncover the mystery of the monster atlas! One day a collection of very old maps is found in a dusty library. They show where in the world monsters and creatures from mythology and folklore can be found. According to the notes left with the maps, they were made by Cornelius Walters, an intrepid explorer from the 15th century. But did Walters really make these elaborate maps, or is it all a hoax? The librarian who discovered them is not certain . . . and what are the strange messages in a cryptic code that Walters records in his ship's log? The codes throughout, once cracked, may indeed lead to something sinister that will happen should the atlas ever be published! This is a gorgeously illustrated and comprehensive catalog of monsters, beasts, and mythical creatures from around the globe, with an easy-to-read format and incredible detail on each spread.
Author : Daniel Cohen
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 304 pages
File Size : 47,6 Mb
Release : 1990-09
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 0880294426
Describes popular myths about land and sea monsters, phantoms, monstrous birds and bats, extraterrestrials, and weird creatures.
