Dragons & Mythical Beasts

Alastair Horne

A celebration of legendary creatures

19.95 €

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Although stories of these creatures date back to the earliest history of humanity, they are no less fascinating or popular today as a steady stream of books, games, movies, television shows, and other media revisit their stories and reinterpret the myths. But what lies behind these myths and legends? In Dragons & Mythical Beasts, discover the fascinating tales behind the most formidable mythical creatures ever imagined. Did these bizarre animals once exist in ancient times, inspiring the accounts and stories that have kept them alive? Or do these creatures large and small reflect the characteristics of the cultures in which they were created? If you have a love for the myths and want to learn about the unique beasts that dwell within them, this book is a great way to do it. Not only will you learn about ones you may have never heard of, but you will also be able to draw parallels between cultures and see how they interpreted their surroundings through stories of mythical creatures and magical beasts. Dragons & Mythical Beasts is intricately decorated, packed with beautiful images and full of fascinating tales.

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Autor	Alastair Horne
Vydavateľ	Amber Books Ltd 10–12 Bellwether Lane, London, SW18 1UD, United Kingdom info@amberbooks.co.uk https://www.amberbooks.co.uk/ +44 (0)20 8870 7511
Jazyk	anglický
Väzba	Hardback
Počet strán	160
Formát	146 x 178 x 18
Hmotnosť	314
EAN	9781838866006
Rok vydania	2025
Edícia	Klasická beletria