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Book

The magnificent book of monsters

Call Number

  • J 001.944 FERG (CEN, EAS, OSH, WSQ)

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Publication Information

San Rafael, CA : WeldonOwen, [2023]

Physical Description

80 pages : color illustrations, color map ; 32 cm

Summary

"From the man-eating Manticore and the dastardly demon Beelzebub to the corpse-munching Aztec goddess Coatlicue and the southern African tokoloshe, monsters from across the globe and many different cultures are brought to life in this large-format volume bursting with detailed full-color images and fascinating facts. Learn about 36 demons, giants, shapeshifters, gods, goddesses, and human hybrids"--

Contents

  • Coatlicue
  • Polyphemus
  • Tsuchigumo
  • Behemoth
  • Mahishasura
  • Fenrir
  • Stymphalian Birds
  • Asag
  • The Nian
  • Mishipeshu
  • The Minotaur
  • The Morrígan
  • Bunyip
  • The Cuegle
  • Basket Ogress
  • The Minokawa
  • Tokoloshe
  • Manticore
  • Scylla
  • Flying head
  • Ammit
  • Ravana
  • Medusa
  • Roc
  • Vodyanoi
  • Amarok
  • The Sphinx
  • Yacumama
  • Beelzebub
  • Charybdis
  • Humbaba
  • The Ropen
  • Tzitzimime
  • Kelpie
  • Impundulu
  • Oni.

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Added Authors

Gonzalo Kenny