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Encyclopedia of Mythical Creatures - Greek and Roman Mythology: Greek and Roman Mythology: An Illustrated Bestiary of Legendary Beasts, Monsters & Spi
Paperback
Series: Mythology & Folklore, Book 2
ISBN13: 9786598718893
Publisher: Gargoyle Collective
Published: Jul 18 2025
Pages: 182
Weight: 1.28
Height: 0.49 Width: 8.50 Depth: 11.00
Language: English
Discover the legendary beasts, divine hybrids, and forgotten spirits that shaped the ancient world.
The Encyclopedia of Mythical Creatures - Greek and Roman Mythology Volume is an essential reference for mythology lovers, worldbuilders, scholars, and fantasy enthusiasts. With 85 meticulously researched entries-from the serpentine Typhon and the triple-bodied Geryon to lesser-known entities like Zelys and the Veritas Serpent-this volume explores the mythological creatures of Ancient Greece and Rome in breathtaking depth.
Every creature is brought vividly to life through:
- Historical context and literary sources from Homer, Hesiod, Ovid, Virgil, and beyond
- Cultural functions and symbolic meanings in ancient religion, ritual, and art
- Unique origin myths and regional variations across the Greek and Roman world
- Interpretations of modern relevance, from literature to role-playing games
- Stunning artwork
Whether you're a mythology researcher, fantasy writer, game designer, or student of classics, this book offers a powerful gateway into a world where gods rode hippocamps, sirens lured ships with song, and marble cities trembled beneath the wings of chthonic horrors.
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