If you’re curious about dragons and other mythical creatures, this book is a must-have! You’ll explore the tales of 85 of the world’s most fascinating mythical creatures from around the world, including dragons, werewolves, vampires, giants, zombies, and so much more! These beautifully illustrated pages include gripping stories of dragons and mythical creatures from ancient myths, classic folk tales, literature, and movies. You’ll be amazed at the stunning artwork, maps, and fascinating facts explaining the origins of each mythical story. Did you know that The Luckdragon is the only dragon known to breathe blue fire? Or that the Wyvern is believed to bring outbreaks of the plague wherever it goes? How do you slay a dragon? What are the origins of the Loch Ness Monster story? How many heads did Cerberus have? In addition to 45 dragons from Asian, Babylonian, Mediterranean, and Nordic mythology, as well as examples from more recent fantasy literature, like Smaug in Tolkien’s The Hobbit, this collection looks at 40 legendary beasts: European werewolves, Chinese giants, Scandinavian serpents, Aztec bats, Inuit wolves, and more. Illustrated with stunning, full-color art, each spread explores a creature’s background, complete with locator maps and information boxes.
- Hardcover
- 192 pages
