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Monsters and mythical creatures from around the world / Heather Frigiola ; illustrated by Sky Cybele.

Frigiola, Heather, (author.). Cybele, Sky, (illustrator.).

Summary:

"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."-- (Source of summary not specified)

Record details

ISBN: 9780764358425
ISBN: 0764358421
Physical Description: 224 pages : color illustrations, map ; 24 cm
Publisher: Atglen, PA : Red Feather, [2019]
Copyright: ©2019

Content descriptions

Bibliography, etc. Note:	Includes bibliographical references (pages 217-219) and index.
Formatted Contents Note:	North America -- Latin America -- Ancient Greece and Rome -- Western Europe -- Eastern Europe -- North Africa and the Middle East -- Sub-Saharan Africa -- South Asia -- East Asia -- The Pacific.