A richly illustrated encyclopedia that describes individual beings in their cultural context, grouping them across cultures and explaining common mythological themes. This illustrated encyclopedia not only identifies and describes individual beasts in their cultural context, but also groups them together across cultures and discusses common mythological strands and conceits. An extensive bibliography and useful appendixes assist further learning for students of all levels. * Provides an extensive bibliography * Includes useful appendixes that encourage further learning for students at all levels * Fully illustrated

Book Information
ISBN 9780874369885
Author Carol Rose
Format Hardback
Page Count 428
Imprint ABC-CLIO
Publisher ABC-CLIO