Monsters and Mythical Creatures from Around the World

Monsters and Mythical Creatures from Around the World
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Publisher : Red Feather
Total Pages : 224
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ISBN-10 : 0764358421
ISBN-13 : 9780764358425
Rating : 4/5 (425 Downloads)

Book Synopsis Monsters and Mythical Creatures from Around the World by : Heather Frigiola

Download or read book Monsters and Mythical Creatures from Around the World written by Heather Frigiola and published by Red Feather. This book was released on 2019-11-28 with total page 224 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Mythical creatures are cultural artifacts--creations of the human imagination from all around the world. From terrifying monsters to sacred mystical beasts, weird-looking humanoids, magical birds, and many other fantastic beings, the mythological creatures in this book are sure to enchant and amaze! Discover myths and legends spanning from ancient times to modern day from every corner of the globe. Learn the cultural origins of 240 different mythical creatures, captured in ten chapters and 100 colorful illustrations. You will find terrifying bogey monsters as well as benevolent guardians. Meet creatures that symbolize obstacles to overcome, ones that explain the occurrence of disease, some that ward away evil, and others that were created simply for amusement. Explore mythology from the Middle East, Africa, India, Japan, Mexico, Europe, Polynesia, and beyond. This guide is a ticket to travel the world and discover its strangest magical beasts from the safety of your own home

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