If you’ve longed to find “an eternal present where all creatures meet together,” The Element Encyclopedia of Magical Creatures can “build a bridge from our world into a world of magic and wonder.” John and Caitlin Matthews, authors of The Encyclopaedia of Celtic Wisdom, share their expertise on mythology and folklore in this latest A-Z compendium in the hugely popular Element Encyclopedia series (5,000 Spells and Witchcraft).
From Chinese dragons to Norwegian sea-monsters and Mesopotamian Scorpion men, you’ll discover the stories, celebrations, and traditions surrounding these fabled beasts, as well as bizarre and amazing little-known facts, including:
• Where Dragons guard the weather
• Why a Centaur caused the death of Herakles
• The secret life of Gremlins
• How to make a Merman laugh
• How humans lost the gift of eternal life because of a slow Lizard
With over 700 pages of alphabetical entries, this comprehensive reference is perfect for anyone—from novice to expert—who wishes to explore the fantasy world of magical creatures.
