Breverton's PhantasmagoriaFrom dragons and wyverns to vampires, werewolves and mischievous gremlins, pixies and fairies, Breverton's Phantasmagoria is a unique compendium of over 250 mythical animals. Prepare to revisit familiar myths, such as vampires, werewolves and the Loch Ness Monster, the Minotaur and Medusa from Greek legend, and Biblical beasts such as Behemoth and Leviathan. Discover new mysterious animals like the giant serpents of Central America, the lethal Mongolian death worm, and the Ennedi tiger in Africa, and investigate the evidence for sightings of Bigfoot and the reclusive Yeti. Packed with quirky line illustrations and a wealth of weird and wonderful information, Breverton's Phantasmagoria surveys the globe to uncover over 250 imaginary creatures passed down from generation to generation. |
Contents
INTRODUCTION | |
Mythical Monsters Ghosts and Things That Go Bump in | |
CHAPTER 5 | |
Tales of Secret Treasure | |
References | |
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Breverton's Phantasmagoria: A Compendium of Monsters, Myths and Legends Terry Breverton Limited preview - 2011 |
Breverton's Phantasmagoria: A Compendium of Monsters, Myths and Legends Terry Breverton No preview available - 2011 |
Breverton's Phantasmagoria: A Compendium of Monsters, Myths and Legends Terry Breverton No preview available - 2011 |
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