Big Book of Dragons, Monsters, and Other Mythical Creatures

This compelling volume provides an exciting pictorial archive of the imaginary animals and monsters that existed in ancient man's fertile imagination. Accompanied by an engrossing text, with legends from around the world, are dramatic illustrations of evil dragons and griffins, werewolves, serpent monsters, sirens and mermaids, and other fabulous creatures of land, sea and air. Here too, are such legendary beasts as unicorns, the Sphinx, the Centaur, the plumed serpent-bird of the Aztecs, as well as real animals once associated with magical or supernatural powers. An invaluable source of permission-free art, this fascinating volume will appeal to anyone interested in the myths and legends of fantastic creatures.