Full Description
This miniature bestiary contains some 250 illustrations of more than 100 mythical beings: fire-breathing dragons, sinuous sea serpents, mischievous leprechauns, high-spirited unicorns, the lumbering Golem, fluttering fairies, and many other wondrous creatures drawn from global folklore and mythology. They are depicted in a wide variety of artistic media, from painting and sculpture to jewellery and ceramics, from ancient times to the present. An insightful text explores the history of these creatures and their cultural roles. All lovers of myth and fantasy will delight in this Tiny Folio.
Contents
Introduction 7
Chapter 1
Sky 15
Chapter 2
Land 63
Chapter 3
Forest 155
Chapter 4
Water 195
Chapter 5
Divine Realms 243
Further Reading 278
Index of Names and Places 279
Photo Credits 286
