Author: Malcolm South
Publisher: Greenwood
ISBN:
Category : Literary Criticism
Languages : en
Pages : 456
Book Description
This serious, scholarly treatment of 20 imaginary beings, from dragon and phoenix to giants and fairies, discusses the origin of each as an idea, its symbolism and lore, and its appearances in art, literature, or film. . . . Extensive bibliographies follow the generally ambitious and erudite essays while a final catch-all article and selective bibliography cover still more ground, at a gallop. . . . [There] are a number of thoughtful and well-written interpretive investigations into the nature and history of some persistent types. Entries on the Basilisk, Harpies, Medusa, and the Sphinx are particularly fine: here one feels that the mystery and power of these imaginative creatures is not vitiated by scholarly taxidermy. Library Journal [This] book provides thorough documentation of the best-known creatures of fantasy with a breadth of coverage that is both impressive and delightful. Recommended for all libraries supporting research in mythology, fantasy, folklore, or popular culture. Choice
Mythical and Fabulous Creatures
Author: Malcolm South
Publisher: Greenwood
ISBN:
Category : Literary Criticism
Languages : en
Pages : 456
Book Description
This serious, scholarly treatment of 20 imaginary beings, from dragon and phoenix to giants and fairies, discusses the origin of each as an idea, its symbolism and lore, and its appearances in art, literature, or film. . . . Extensive bibliographies follow the generally ambitious and erudite essays while a final catch-all article and selective bibliography cover still more ground, at a gallop. . . . [There] are a number of thoughtful and well-written interpretive investigations into the nature and history of some persistent types. Entries on the Basilisk, Harpies, Medusa, and the Sphinx are particularly fine: here one feels that the mystery and power of these imaginative creatures is not vitiated by scholarly taxidermy. Library Journal [This] book provides thorough documentation of the best-known creatures of fantasy with a breadth of coverage that is both impressive and delightful. Recommended for all libraries supporting research in mythology, fantasy, folklore, or popular culture. Choice
Publisher: Greenwood
ISBN:
Category : Literary Criticism
Languages : en
Pages : 456
Book Description
This serious, scholarly treatment of 20 imaginary beings, from dragon and phoenix to giants and fairies, discusses the origin of each as an idea, its symbolism and lore, and its appearances in art, literature, or film. . . . Extensive bibliographies follow the generally ambitious and erudite essays while a final catch-all article and selective bibliography cover still more ground, at a gallop. . . . [There] are a number of thoughtful and well-written interpretive investigations into the nature and history of some persistent types. Entries on the Basilisk, Harpies, Medusa, and the Sphinx are particularly fine: here one feels that the mystery and power of these imaginative creatures is not vitiated by scholarly taxidermy. Library Journal [This] book provides thorough documentation of the best-known creatures of fantasy with a breadth of coverage that is both impressive and delightful. Recommended for all libraries supporting research in mythology, fantasy, folklore, or popular culture. Choice
Fabulous Creatures and Other Magical Beings
Author: Joel Levy
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781904760467
Category : Body, Mind & Spirit
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Discover the world of Crytozoology in this fabulous field guide to the denizens of the supernatural realm from gnomes, fairies, and elves to unicorns, dragons, and minotaurs. Featuring more than 600 color illustrations, this is a treasure trove of fun and fascination for the entire family.
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781904760467
Category : Body, Mind & Spirit
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Discover the world of Crytozoology in this fabulous field guide to the denizens of the supernatural realm from gnomes, fairies, and elves to unicorns, dragons, and minotaurs. Featuring more than 600 color illustrations, this is a treasure trove of fun and fascination for the entire family.
Mythical and Fabulous Creatures
Author: Malcolm South
Publisher: Peter Bedrick Books
ISBN: 9780872262089
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 393
Book Description
Describes the historical background of mythical animals, including dragons, unicorns, and werewolves
Publisher: Peter Bedrick Books
ISBN: 9780872262089
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 393
Book Description
Describes the historical background of mythical animals, including dragons, unicorns, and werewolves
Big Book of Dragons, Monsters, and Other Mythical Creatures
Author: Ernst Lehner
Publisher: Courier Corporation
ISBN: 0486435121
Category : Design
Languages : en
Pages : 194
Book Description
Provides an illustrated look at dragons, griffins, werewolves, serpent monsters, sirens, mermaids, and other mythical creatures of land, sea, and air and includes text with legends from around the world.
Publisher: Courier Corporation
ISBN: 0486435121
Category : Design
Languages : en
Pages : 194
Book Description
Provides an illustrated look at dragons, griffins, werewolves, serpent monsters, sirens, mermaids, and other mythical creatures of land, sea, and air and includes text with legends from around the world.
Mythical Monsters
Author: Charles Gould
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Animals, Mythical
Languages : en
Pages : 426
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Animals, Mythical
Languages : en
Pages : 426
Book Description
The Mythical Creatures Bible
Author: Brenda Rosen
Publisher: Sterling Publishing Company, Inc.
ISBN: 9781402765360
Category : Body, Mind & Spirit
Languages : en
Pages : 388
Book Description
Mythical creatures that come from the land, sea, air, and beyond your wildest imagination ... -- p.[4] of cover.
Publisher: Sterling Publishing Company, Inc.
ISBN: 9781402765360
Category : Body, Mind & Spirit
Languages : en
Pages : 388
Book Description
Mythical creatures that come from the land, sea, air, and beyond your wildest imagination ... -- p.[4] of cover.
Fabulous Creatures, Mythical Monsters, and Animal Power Symbols
Author: Cassandra Eason
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing USA
ISBN: 156720662X
Category : Social Science
Languages : en
Pages : 201
Book Description
Eason provides an extensive overview of the mythology, legends, and folklore surrounding fabulous and strange fantasy creatures from diffferent lands and ages, from Chinese dragons and the Native North American thunderbird to the demon hounds of Celtic and Norse legend. She describes how in various ages and cultures people have identified with the idealized qualities of wise creatures as a source of power and better understanding of their own personalities and used the behavior of birds and other sacred creatures to gain oracular information in Ancient Egypt and the Classical and Celtic worlds. This book offers both traditional and little known folklore and legend about familiar real life creatures such as the horse, the cat, and the raven and delves into the weird and wonderful world of saints who claimed to change into deer and modern cryptozoological monsters such as Bigfoot, Mothman, and lake and sea monsters, as well as the rationale behind animal or headed deities of the Aztecs, Egyptians, and Celts in whose name people went to war.
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing USA
ISBN: 156720662X
Category : Social Science
Languages : en
Pages : 201
Book Description
Eason provides an extensive overview of the mythology, legends, and folklore surrounding fabulous and strange fantasy creatures from diffferent lands and ages, from Chinese dragons and the Native North American thunderbird to the demon hounds of Celtic and Norse legend. She describes how in various ages and cultures people have identified with the idealized qualities of wise creatures as a source of power and better understanding of their own personalities and used the behavior of birds and other sacred creatures to gain oracular information in Ancient Egypt and the Classical and Celtic worlds. This book offers both traditional and little known folklore and legend about familiar real life creatures such as the horse, the cat, and the raven and delves into the weird and wonderful world of saints who claimed to change into deer and modern cryptozoological monsters such as Bigfoot, Mothman, and lake and sea monsters, as well as the rationale behind animal or headed deities of the Aztecs, Egyptians, and Celts in whose name people went to war.
The Book of Dragons & Other Mythical Beasts
Author: Joe Nigg
Publisher: Fair Winds Press
ISBN: 9781931412179
Category : Animals, Mythical
Languages : en
Pages : 128
Book Description
The beasts that inhabit the realms of ancient myth and folklore are among the most compelling creatures of imagination. This is a modern collection of animal lore in the tradition of natural histories, including beasts from all over the world.
Publisher: Fair Winds Press
ISBN: 9781931412179
Category : Animals, Mythical
Languages : en
Pages : 128
Book Description
The beasts that inhabit the realms of ancient myth and folklore are among the most compelling creatures of imagination. This is a modern collection of animal lore in the tradition of natural histories, including beasts from all over the world.
Mythological Creatures
Author: Lynn Curlee
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
ISBN: 1416914536
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 40
Book Description
A bestiary featuring mythical animals such as the gryphon and the chimera.
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
ISBN: 1416914536
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 40
Book Description
A bestiary featuring mythical animals such as the gryphon and the chimera.
A Dictionary of Fabulous Beasts
Author: Richard W. Barber
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780851156859
Category : Social Science
Languages : en
Pages : 167
Book Description
Mythical creatures drawn largely from medieval travellers' tales, but encompassing civilisations from the Sumerians to the Wild West.
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780851156859
Category : Social Science
Languages : en
Pages : 167
Book Description
Mythical creatures drawn largely from medieval travellers' tales, but encompassing civilisations from the Sumerians to the Wild West.