The 'Pollard Worm', described so fully by Henderson is an example, although this demon was a wild boar - all such pests in the 'north countree' were 'worms'! - killed by a member of the Pollard family. A similar tradition belongs to ...
Fascinating book teems with information about powerful serpents of the deep and land-roving, fire-breathing monsters that first appeared in the creation myths of the ancient Far East.
This book takes you on a journey through the great Eastern and Western dragon myths, from ancient Babylonian creation stories to the famous legend of St. George.
Thirty full-page illustrations to color depict an international array of dragons, including a Balinese spirit king, Greek temple guardian, English wyvern, and creatures from Norse, Polish, Egyptian, and other cultures. Captions.
A collection of short stories featuring dragons, by such authors as Italo Calvino, Kenneth Grahame, and Elizabeth Coatsworth.
Explores the biblical and cultural history of dragons and argues that these fantastic beings are connected to the last living dinosaurs.
Dragons have always been a fascinating subject throughout history in all world cultures, from ancient times through popular media series today. This richly-illustrated book traces that history in myth and folklore.
Here are a few topics you can expect to find within the book’s pages: *Learn about how dragons or the idea of dragons developed.
The old enemy is the Winter King's Shadow, and he wields a terrible weapon - the Spear of Destiny - which can be used to command the shadows of anyone it touches… including the protectors of the Archipelago, the dragons.
This is a modern collection of animal lore in the tradition of natural histories, including beasts from all over the world.
Provides an illustrated look at dragons, griffins, werewolves, serpent monsters, sirens, mermaids, and other mythical creatures of land, sea, and air and includes text with legends from around the world.