Monsters and Creatures
Discover Beast from Lore and Legends
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2018
Rockpool Publishing (Verlag)
978-1-925017-45-8 (ISBN)
Rockpool Publishing (Verlag)
978-1-925017-45-8 (ISBN)
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The writer of Gods and Goddesses,Monsters and Creatures delves into the real-life origins of some of the strangest creatures.
Have you ever wanted to track Bigfoot? Slay a dragon? Introduce yourself to a vampire?
From the writer of Gods and Goddesses,Monsters and Creatures delves into the legends of some of the world’s best known and most bizarre beasts and ghastly creations, revealing the facts and the fictions.
Explore the real-life origins of some of the strangest creatures ever encountered in the murky depths, in enchanted forests – and even one or two who could be lurking under your bed. Discover the real werewolves of medieval Europe, glimpse the magical history of the famed unicorn and encounter the terrifying bloodsucking dogs of Mexico.
All these and more are found within the pages of Monsters and Creatures. More than a bestiary, this carefully researched book documents the mythologies, sightings and origins of over 100 weird and wonderful beasties from every continent and every time period, including modern monsters stalking us today. All of these creatures have inspired films, books, scientific research, poems and music, as well as our collective dreams and nightmares. It’s time to come meet them and find out the amazing true stories behind these legendary mythical beasts.
Have you ever wanted to track Bigfoot? Slay a dragon? Introduce yourself to a vampire?
From the writer of Gods and Goddesses,Monsters and Creatures delves into the legends of some of the world’s best known and most bizarre beasts and ghastly creations, revealing the facts and the fictions.
Explore the real-life origins of some of the strangest creatures ever encountered in the murky depths, in enchanted forests – and even one or two who could be lurking under your bed. Discover the real werewolves of medieval Europe, glimpse the magical history of the famed unicorn and encounter the terrifying bloodsucking dogs of Mexico.
All these and more are found within the pages of Monsters and Creatures. More than a bestiary, this carefully researched book documents the mythologies, sightings and origins of over 100 weird and wonderful beasties from every continent and every time period, including modern monsters stalking us today. All of these creatures have inspired films, books, scientific research, poems and music, as well as our collective dreams and nightmares. It’s time to come meet them and find out the amazing true stories behind these legendary mythical beasts.
Gabiann Marin is an award-winning author, screenwriter, editor, academic and lover of all things supernatural. Her very first stage play won the Australian Bicentennial Premier's prize and her book, A True Person won the international White Raven Literary award for work of outstanding merit and importance.
| Erscheinungsdatum | 06.10.2018 |
|---|---|
| Verlagsort | Double Bay, NSW |
| Sprache | englisch |
| Maße | 125 x 181 mm |
| Themenwelt | Sachbuch/Ratgeber ► Gesundheit / Leben / Psychologie ► Östliche Weisheit / Alte Kulturen |
| Sozialwissenschaften ► Soziologie | |
| ISBN-10 | 1-925017-45-1 / 1925017451 |
| ISBN-13 | 978-1-925017-45-8 / 9781925017458 |
| Zustand | Neuware |
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