Presents an introduction to the myths, legends, and folklore surrounding demons, discussing how different cultures have depicted demons throughout the ages and the rituals they have used to appease them and drive them out.

These mythical creatures were thought to be as large as mountains and were responsible for causing lots of trouble for humans. Readers will discover some of the most popular legends and folklore about giants in this book. The comprehensive volume covers giants from a variety of mythological traditions-from the Greeks to the Mayans. The exciting story of the Norse god Thor and his adventures in the land of giants is featured in graphic-novel form....

Describes the characteristics of ogres and legends and folklore about the mythical creatures and features a retelling of the tale "Tom Hickathrift and the Ogre of Tilney Marsh," told in graphic novel format, in which a man renowned for his large stature gains fame and fortune by defeating an ogre in battle.

Readers may picture unicorns as beautiful white horselike creatures with a single horn in the middle of the head. However, depictions of unicorns vary throughout history from culture to culture. This book introduces readers to what unicorns are, how unicorn stories differ across the globe, and where unicorn stories originated.

Describes werewolves found in folklore, presents a graphic retelling of the tale of a werewolf outside an eighteenth-century German village, and provides summaries of other tales featuring these mythical creatures.

Describes centaurs found in folklore, presents a graphic retelling of Hercules and the centaurs, and provides summaries of other tales featuring these mythical creatures.

Readers discover why its dangerous to take a goblins dinner and more in this exciting book. They uncover many fascinating facts about the goblins that have played a role in stories around the world from the hobgoblins of England to German sprites.

Describes the myth of the unicorn, presenting a graphic retelling of a medieval tale about the powers of the creature and summaries of other tales about its origins.

Introduces readers to the fascinating folklore behind dragons. Readable text, fun facts, and eye-catching photos invite readers to explore the mythology of this popular mythical creature.

"With the help of this book, young artists of all levels will learn to draw a variety of goblins and learn about the roles they play in mythology. Readers will learn to draw different styles of goblins, including manga, cartoon, and more realistic versions of these creepy creatures"--Publisher's website.