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Monsters and Mythical Creatures from Around the World - by Heather Frigiola (Hardcover)

Monsters and Mythical Creatures from Around the World - by  Heather Frigiola (Hardcover)
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<p/><br></br><p><b> About the Book </b></p></br></br>Learn the cultural origins of 240 different mythical creatures captured in ten chapters and 100 colorful illustrations, including 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.<p/><br></br><p><b> Book Synopsis </b></p></br></br>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.<p/><br></br><p><b> About the Author </b></p></br></br>Heather Frigiola holds a master's degree in cultural anthropology. She has been a teaching assistant and a guest lecturer at different universities, specializing in topics such as human-animal interaction, ancient civilizations, and comparative mythology.

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