The cover and synopsis led me to believe this book was aimed at children. Not so. This is aimed at anyone at all; the language isn't complicated, but I do feel like it's aimed at adults. It's clearly exhaustively researched, and while I can't comment on how accurate it is, it certainly seems good.
The version I received didn't have illustrations, although there are spaces where perhaps they're planned to go. I hope so; it would be the crowning piece of a book that's already very good. As I was reading, I kept thinking what a great read this would be for writers looking for a more unusual creature for a novel. It gave me a few ideas!
A great, well put together read.
Mythical creatures are cultural artifacts--creations of the human imagination from all around the world. From terrifying monsters to sacred mystical beasts, weird-looking humanoids, magical birds, and many other fantastic beings, the mythological creatures in this book are sure to enchant and amaze! Discover myths and legends spanning from ancient times to modern day from every corner of the globe. Learn the cultural origins of 240 different mythical creatures, captured in ten chapters and 100 colorful illustrations. You will find terrifying bogey monsters as well as benevolent guardians. Meet creatures that symbolize obstacles to overcome, ones that explain the occurrence of disease, some that ward away evil, and others that were created simply for amusement. Explore mythology from the Middle East, Africa, India, Japan, Mexico, Europe, Polynesia, and beyond. This guide is a ticket to travel the world and discover its strangest magical beasts from the safety of your own home.
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