Author : Katie Marsico
Publisher : Lerner Publications ™
Page : 35 pages
File Size : 36,39 MB
Release : 2017-01-01
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 1512438219
For centuries people have told stories of cackling witches and crafty goblins. In the past, people thought witches ruined crops, genies granted wishes, and goblins caused accidents. Many cultures thought medicine was magic. Magical monsters continue to frighten and fascinate people in books, movies, and games. Some say magic is real. Others say it's just the stuff of stories. Learn all about magical monsters and fall under their spell . . . if you dare!
Author : Katie Marsico
Publisher : Lerner Publications (Tm)
Page : 36 pages
File Size : 25,22 MB
Release : 2017
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 1512425958
Shares information on magical creatures, including goblins, genies, and skinwalkers.
Author : DK
Publisher : Penguin
Page : 162 pages
File Size : 47,55 MB
Release : 2020-10-13
Category : Juvenile Fiction
ISBN : 0744037433
Meet your favourite monsters, fairies, heroes, and tricksters from all around the world! Enter the enchanting world of mythical creatures and explore the history behind them in this beautifully-illustrated Greek mythology book for children aged 5-9. You’ll meet an incredible cast of mind-boggling fictional animals from all around the world. Say hello to Bigfoot in the forests of North America and learn about the Native American traditions that inspired its story. Voyage to Japan to meet kitsune, supernatural nine-tailed foxes that can turn into humans. Then jump onboard an ancient storm-battered ship to learn why mermaids were the last thing a sailor wanted to see! Learn about the societies that spawned these legendary creatures, from Ancient Greece to the indigenous tribes of Australia, and find out what the beasts tell us about the people who created them. With magic and mystery in every page, your child can discover: - Facts behind the myths - Insights into cultures from around the world and their creation stories - Stunning full-colour illustrations by Pham Quang Phuc Mythical Beasts and Magical Creatures tells you everything you need to know about supernatural animals great and small. Perfect for fans of Harry Potter and other fantasy tales, this mythology book for children is the only kids’ guide to magical creatures that explores the history behind the mythology in both an engaging and educational way. A must-have volume for children aged 5-9 with an interes in fantasy tale, Mythical Beasts and Magical Creatures is filled with supernatural stories that brings the history of mythology and magical creatures to life, and explores the societies that birthed these legendary creatures found in narratives from Ancient Greek mythology, Australian and Native American folktales. From narwhal tusks inspiring the legend of unicorns, to dinosaur bones creating rumours of dragons, there is an interesting story behind every magical beast. This beautifully-illustrated fantasy book for kids is wonderful for children who like to delve into enchanting stories and magical creatures.
Author : Benjamin Bird
Publisher : Capstone
Page : 33 pages
File Size : 48,86 MB
Release : 2015
Category : Juvenile Fiction
ISBN : 1479565210
SUPERMAN and SHAZAM meet their match when Mister Mxyptlk makes trouble in Metropolis.
Author : John Michael Greer
Publisher : Llewellyn Worldwide
Page : 155 pages
File Size : 40,16 MB
Release : 2011-09-08
Category : Body, Mind & Spirit
ISBN : 0738716006
Of course that monster hiding under your bed when you were little didn't really exist. Vampires, werewolves, zombies, demons—they're simply figments of our imagination, right? After all, their existence has never been scientifically proven. But there is one giant problem with such an easy dismissal of these creepy creatures: people keep encountering them. Join occult scholar John Michael Greer for a harrowing journey into the reality of the impossible. Combining folklore, Western magical philosophy, and actual field experience, Monsters: An Investigator's Guide to Magical Beings is required reading for both active and armchair monster hunters. Between these covers you'll find a chilling collection of fiendish facts and folklore, including: Why true vampires are the least attractive—and most destructive—of all monsters The five different kinds of ghosts Magical origins of the werewolf legends How to survive a chimera encounter (Jersey Devil, chupacabra, Mothman) The hidden connections between faery lore and UFOs Where dragons are found today How to investigate a monster sighting Natural and ritual magic techniques for dealing with hostile monsters This 10th anniversary edition of the quintessential guide to magical beings features a new preface, new chapters on chimeras and zombies, and updates on werewolves, dragons, and the fae.
Author : Douglas E. Cowan
Publisher : University of California Press
Page : 238 pages
File Size : 36,13 MB
Release : 2019-01-29
Category : Religion
ISBN : 0520293983
Magic, Monsters, and Make-Believe Heroes looks at fantasy film, television, and participative culture as evidence of our ongoing need for a mythic vision—for stories larger than ourselves into which we write ourselves and through which we can become the heroes of our own story. Why do we tell and retell the same stories over and over when we know they can’t possibly be true? Contrary to popular belief, it’s not because pop culture has run out of good ideas. Rather, it is precisely because these stories are so fantastic, some resonating so deeply that we elevate them to the status of religion. Illuminating everything from Buffy the Vampire Slayer to Dungeons and Dragons, and from Drunken Master to Mad Max, Douglas E. Cowan offers a modern manifesto for why and how mythology remains a vital force today.
Author : DK
Publisher : Dorling Kindersley Ltd
Page : 146 pages
File Size : 10,96 MB
Release : 2011-09-01
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 1405371544
Discover the amazing adventures of heroes and monsters. The Children's Book of Mythical Beasts and Magical Monsters is the latest in the series that includes the successful Children's Book of Art and Children's Book of Music. From early Aboriginal dreamtime to the legends of the Aztecs, this colourful and vibrant introduction to myths will help your child to discover storytelling from different cultures. All the classic myths are retold in the Children's Book of Mythical Beasts and Magical Monsters. Eyecatching pages introduce your child to epic tales such as Theseus and the Minotaur and the rise and fall of Atlantis. It's a mythical and magical tour not to be missed.
Author : Douglas E. Cowan
Publisher : University of California Press
Page : 238 pages
File Size : 36,83 MB
Release : 2019-01-29
Category : Religion
ISBN : 0520293991
Magic, Monsters, and Make-Believe Heroes looks at fantasy film, television, and participative culture as evidence of our ongoing need for a mythic vision—for stories larger than ourselves into which we write ourselves and through which we can become the heroes of our own story. Why do we tell and retell the same stories over and over when we know they can’t possibly be true? Contrary to popular belief, it’s not because pop culture has run out of good ideas. Rather, it is precisely because these stories are so fantastic, some resonating so deeply that we elevate them to the status of religion. Illuminating everything from Buffy the Vampire Slayer to Dungeons and Dragons, and from Drunken Master to Mad Max, Douglas E. Cowan offers a modern manifesto for why and how mythology remains a vital force today.
Author : John Matthews
Publisher : HarperCollins UK
Page : 62 pages
File Size : 48,83 MB
Release : 2010-02-25
Category : Self-Help
ISBN : 0007365055
From unicorns and trolls to werewolves and griffins, this comprehensive guide is the key to discovering every magical creature from myth, folklore and legend around the world.
Author : Steven Heller
Publisher : New Falcon Publications
Page : 152 pages
File Size : 47,74 MB
Release : 1987
Category : Hypnotism
ISBN : 9780941404518
