Meet ghastly beasts, flesh-eating fiends, shapeshifting spirits,
deadly demons, and terrible trolls.
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 why seeing the Morrígan means certain death, how to defeat a
disembodied flying head, and which ancient Greek monster can turn you to
stone with a single glance.
DOZENS OF MONSTERS: Learn about 36 demons, giants, shapeshifters, gods,
goddesses, and human hybrids.
BEAUTIFULLY ILLUSTRATED: Vibrant, detailed images bring these creatures
of myth, folklore, and legend to life.
FASCINATING FACTS: Includes hundreds of fascinating facts in an
easy-to-read format that will enthral mythology lovers of all ages.
CLASSROOM TO COFFEE TABLE: This beautiful volume is equally at home on a
school bookshelf to support student learning as in a living room to be
enjoyed by the whole family.
COLLECT THE SERIES: More fascinating compendiums for all ages include
The Magnificent Book of Dragons, The Magnificent Book of Cats, The
Magnificent Book of Extinct Animals, The Magnificent Book of Sharks,
and more!