What lies behind the myths and legends of mythical creatures? 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? "Mythical Creatures" describes many of the famous beasts of fable and legend, looking at their possible origins while recounting the tales that have kept them famous for millennia. Chapters of this title include: Mixed-Up Monsters; Heroic Horses - Pegasus to Unicorns; Fabled Flyers; Flying Flame Shooters - Dragons of the World; Denizens of the Deep; and, Creatures to Look Up To - Giants.
- ISBN10 1604139153
- ISBN13 9781604139150
- Publish Date 30 November 2010 (first published 30 September 2009)
- Publish Status Out of Print
- Out of Print 24 May 2013
- Publish Country US
- Imprint Chelsea House Publishers
- Format Paperback
- Pages 144
- Language English