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1) Dragons
Author
Series
Pub. Date
2014.
Description
"Explores the mythical and historical backgrounds of dragons, both in the East and the West"--Provided by publisher.
2) Mermaids
Author
Series
Pub. Date
2014.
Description
"Explores the mythical and historical backgrounds of mermaids including th Sirens, shape-lifters, Tritons, and the rusalka."--Provided by publisher.
5) Demons
Author
Series
Pub. Date
2016.
Description
There are many creatures that inspire folklore. Some have existed for thousands of years, while others are more recent incarnations. Among the most enduring creatures of the past are demons. These creatures are as old as the Jewish faith, perhaps older, and hold a special place in the lives of humans. This book delves into the oldest demon folktales, explores the ways different cultures have experienced demons, and examines how demons are treated...
6) Fairies
Author
Series
Pub. Date
[2016]
Description
"Explores the mythical and historical backgrounds of fairies and their powers, and describes their role in popular culture."--Publisher.
7) Leprechauns
Author
Series
Pub. Date
2016
Description
Explores the mythical and historical backgrounds of leprechauns and their powers, and describes their role in popular culture.
8) Mummies
Author
Series
Pub. Date
2016.
Description
When one thinks of ancient Egypt, one may also think of the intricate way these ancient people buried their dead. Mummification was used in other ways prior to the Egyptians, but their style has made the Egyptians of the past famous. However, in more modern times, mummies have been made into monstrous creatures, brought back to life to haunt, torment, and torture. This book explores the real-life accounts of mummy history, discusses mummy myths across...
9) Vampires
Author
Series
Pub. Date
2016.
Description
"Throughout history, the human imagination has inspired the creation of fantastical creatures and sinister monsters. Perhaps one of the most well known is the vampire, a bloodsucking human cursed to forever prey on victims in the night. Vampires have lived in legends and stories of many cultures around the world. As the cultures evolved, so too did these tales. Today, some maintain the vampire is not just a man-made invention but rather a real creature....
10) Witches
Author
Series
Pub. Date
2016.
Description
Introduces witches, describing their characteristic features, the persecution of witches that occurred in the past, and the various ways they have been depicted in the popular culture
11) Zombies
Author
Series
Pub. Date
2016.
Description
Introduces zombies, describing their characteristic features, their greatest weakness, legends about them from the past, and the various ways they have been depicted in the popular culture.
12) Aliens
Author
Series
Pub. Date
2017.
Description
"For as long as humans have been on Earth, they have wondered if other intelligent life exists in the universe. If so, what would these extraterrestrial beings look like? Today, there are true alien believers as well as skeptics. Some people have claimed aliens exist and have been responsible for creating great works of wonder, such as the pyramids and crop circles. Others are less sure. Regardless, human history has seen many stories of mysterious...
13) Elves
Author
Series
Pub. Date
[2017]
Description
For centuries, elves have been characters of myths and legends. Originating in Scandinavian tales, the folklore of elves has evolved over time. Today, many people associate elves with the memorable characters from the Lord of the Rings trilogy. However, various cultures from around the world have contributed to the modern-day perception of these creatures. This book explores the history of elves, their different cultural representations, and their...
15) Wizards
Author
Series
Pub. Date
2017.
Description
Since ancient times, the mystical and magical have inspired countless stories of men and women wielding special powers. Among these are wizards, humans with immense magical ability. Related to witches, these beings have been shrouded in their own folktales and fairy stories. Some wizards are said to be good, while others are bad. Today, the most well known contemporary wizard is Harry Potter, the fictitious hero of J. K. Rowling's imaginative series....