Beasts & Creatures Myths & Tales
Epic Tales
$65.08
- Hardcover
432 pages
- Release Date
14 March 2022
Summary
Beasts and creatures, with their strange combinations of animal limbs and distorted visions of human perception, populate the myths and legends of the world. They often serve to illustrate moral or fabulistic stories and explain extreme natural phenomena.
This collection brings together many of the most famous and recognizable creatures alongside rare and lesser-known ones. Explore the Scorpion men of Babylon, the Zombies of Haiti, and the Jaguars of the Aztecs. Discover the Dybbuk an…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9781839648830 |
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| ISBN-10: | 183964883X |
| Author: | Tok Thompson |
| Publisher: | Flame Tree Publishing |
| Imprint: | Flame Tree Publishing |
| Format: | Hardcover |
| Number of Pages: | 432 |
| Release Date: | 14 March 2022 |
| Weight: | 792g |
| Dimensions: | 234mm x 153mm x 36mm |
| Series: | Gothic Fantasy |
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About The Author
Tok Thompson
Tok Thompson (foreword) is Professor of Anthropology and Communication at the University of Southern California. Born and raised in rural Alaska, at age 17 he began studying at Harvard college, where he graduated with a degree in Anthropology. Later, he received an MA in Folklore and a PhD in Anthropology, at University of California, Berkeley, studying under the late great folklorist Alan Dundes. A popular lecturer, active editor, and well-known author, Tok has published numerous articles and books on various topics in folklore and mythology from around the world.
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