Discover the ancient lore and cultural myths behind dragons—the world’s most mysterious and ubiquitous creatures—in this stunningly illustrated handbook.
For millennia, dragons have been considered real, appearing in legends and myths across cultures and societies, including Central America, Europe, Asia, and Africa. Why are these creatures so popular, and what do they reveal about human nature?
Dragons
offers a deep dive into the imaginative world of dragons and explores their vivid lore and myths across a wide variety of cultures. Through
detailed descriptions
and
original artwork
, learn all about these mysterious and powerful creatures, including:
Historical Tales and Legends
Dragons in Ancient Cultures
European Dragon Lore
Asian Dragon Myths
African and Polynesian Dragons
Dragon—Related Symbols
And more!
Featuring
beautiful illustrations
and a
comprehensive appendix
of notable dragon sites around the world, this easy—to—use and informative handbook is perfect for fantasy enthusiasts and the dragon curious. From their appearance in ancient myths to contemporary fantasy works, discover how dragons have influenced human culture across the globe.
The
Folklore Legends
series summons the mythical, magical, and mysterious creatures of lore out of the shadows with in—depth explorations of their stories and histories. Featuring original, woodcut illustrations and tales both famous and forgotten, these display—worthy volumes reveal the common traits, cultural variations, and appearances of these legendary beings across time and around the world.
The series includes:
Witchcraft
,
Vampires
Werewolves
, and
Mermaids
.