Monsters and mythical creatures from around the world
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Location | Call Number | Status | Due Date |
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Columbia Pike - Adult Nonfiction | 398.2454 FRIGI | Checked Out | April 28, 2024 |
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Published
Atglen, PA : Red Feather, [2019].
Format
Book
Physical Desc
224 pages : color illustrations ; 24 cm
Language
English
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Includes bibliographical references (pages 217-219) and index.
Description
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.
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APA Citation, 7th Edition (style guide)
Frigiola, H. (2019). Monsters and mythical creatures from around the world . Red Feather.
Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Frigiola, Heather. 2019. Monsters and Mythical Creatures From Around the World. Red Feather.
Chicago / Turabian - Humanities (Notes and Bibliography) Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Frigiola, Heather. Monsters and Mythical Creatures From Around the World Red Feather, 2019.
MLA Citation, 9th Edition (style guide)Frigiola, Heather. Monsters and Mythical Creatures From Around the World Red Feather, 2019.
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