num_pages: 464
description: 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.
language: English
title: Giants, Monsters, and Dragons: An Encyclopedia of Folklore, Legend, and Myth
titlecomplete: Giants, Monsters, and Dragons: An Encyclopedia of Folklore, Legend, and Myth
genres: Writing, Reference, Monsters, Nonfiction, Paranormal, Mythology, Research, Dragons, Folklore, History
ratings_count: 432
publisher: ABC-CLIO