Kirjahaku

This illustrated encyclopedia not only identifies and describes individual imaginary beasts in their cultural context, but also groups them together across cultures and discusses common mythological strands and conceits.

Drawing from ancient and modern folklore, myth, and religion, this reference work delves into the social and anthropological significance of supernatural beings such as angels, demons, dwarfs, encantados, fairies, keremets, nats and nymphs. There are over 2000 alphabetically arranged entries, which range geographically (and culturally) from the Scottish Highlands to Aboriginal Australia. Included in each entry are the entity's popular name, country of origin, region, period of use/belief, physical descriptions, and the entity's relationship to humans. The text also cross-references to other similar beings from different belief systems, countries, and periods.

A richly illustrated encyclopedia that describes individual beings in their cultural context, grouping them across cultures and explaining common mythological themes.This illustrated encyclopedia not only identifies and describes individual beasts in their cultural context, but also groups them together across cultures and discusses common mythological strands and conceits. An extensive bibliography and useful appendixes assist further learning for students of all levels.Provides an extensive bibliographyIncludes useful appendixes that encourage further learning for students at all levelsFully illustrated

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