Giants Monsters and Dragons - An Encyclopedia of Folklore Legend and Myth (Electronic book text)

A richly illustrated encyclopedia that describes individual beings in their cultural context, grouping them across cultures and explaining common mythological themes.

We have always conjured up beings that are not in our image -- from flying horses to fire-breathing dragons -- as well as ones that are, from giants to mermaids. In these pages you will meet fantastic beings from Hindu and Navajo religions, Scandinavian tales, Russian folklore, American tall tales, Aztec myth, and more.
-- Fully illustrated
-- Extensive bibliography
-- Useful appendixes assist further learning for students at all levels