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Tony Allan
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The Mythic Bestiary: The Illustrated Guide to the World's Most Fantastical Creatures |
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No copies available |
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English |
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Hardcover |
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256 |
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2008-10-07 |
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1844834840 |
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Duncan Baird |
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2.82 pounds |
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8.86 x 11.22 x 0.93 inches |
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First |
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1 Marie Cataldo (USA: CA) |
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1 gabe2000 (USA) |
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Product Description
Dragons and firebirds, fairies and orcs: these are just a few of the residents of The Mythic Bestiary. A whole menagerie of make-believe beings from the earth, water, and air inhabit these stunningly written and eye-catching pages, from Japan’s Yukki-onna, a beautiful but deadly spirit who appeared to stranded travelers, to the two-headed venomous snake Amphisbaena, which hailed from the imagination of the Greek poet Nicander. Many are hybrids such as the Quetzalcoatl, the Aztecs’ gorgeous combination of serpent and bird; others, more monstrous, tested the mettle of ancient heroes. A few, like the gigantic winged lion, lammasu served as guardian angels, warding against evil spirits. This guide gives not only a taxonomy of size, appearance, habitat, and powers, but also provides vivid descriptions of the cultures that produced them.
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http://bookmooch.com/1844834840 |
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