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

Provides an illustrated look at dragons, griffins, werewolves, serpent monsters, sirens, mermaids, and other mythical creatures of land, sea, and air and includ

Come with us and let's enter the world of fabulous beasts and mythical creatures - the Minotaur, Medusa, goblins, fairies, the Loch Ness Monster, and many more.

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 lo

Mythical creatures that come from the land, sea, air, and beyond your wildest imagination ... -- p.[4] of cover.