Contains information about the monsters found in movies, mythology, and the imagination, from dragons and sea monsters to fairies and witches.
Thirteen chilling tales from William Meikle
Introduces ten mythical creatures, including the cyclops, mermaid, and yeti, and describes the legends surrounding them.
From unicorns to dragons, the idea of mythical creatures exerts a powerful fascination over our imaginations. This book presents myth and scientific reality side by side, suggesting how the myth may have arisen.
Enter the ghoulish world of mythology and monsters from dragons to big foot with this fun fact-filled book. Did you know that the early Greeks believed the underworld was guarded by a vicious three-headed dog called Cerebus?