The Element Encyclopedia of Magical Creatures by John Matthews, Caitlin Matthews
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(Hardcover)
- Publisher: Barnes & Noble
- Pub. Date: November 2005
- ISBN-13: 9780760778852
- 704pp
Synopsis
Discover an incredible world full of every magical creature you could possibly imagine…
From unicorns, salamanders, satyrs, giants, elves and trolls, to dragons, nymphs, mermaids, werewolves and griffins – take an enchanting journey through the history, folklore, and mythology of these beasts from virtually every culture in the world. With stories and amazing facts on even the most obscure and mythological creature, this is a cornucopia of magic and myth.
Biography
John and Caitlin Matthews are two of the most well-respected experts in the area of mythology and folklore. As well as a long list of individual titles, Caitlin and John have also collaborated on The Encyclopedia of Celtic Wisdom, Walkers Between the Worlds, and The Winter Solstice. They live in Oxford with their son, Emrys, and three cats.
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Scary but coolby VoraciousReaderAge11
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April 05, 2009: Although I'm still having trouble sleeping, the descriptions of the beasts in this book seem pretty accurate compared to everything else I've read on the subject. Not too many pictures, but my imagination supplies them, much to my chagrin.
Fascinatingby Chochise
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March 26, 2009: For people with a broad spectrum of interests.
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