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A Dictionary of Fabulous Beasts Revised Edition
Contributor(s): Barber, Richard (Author), Riches, Anne (Author)

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 ISBN: 0851156851     ISBN-13: 9780851156859
Publisher: Boydell Press
OUR PRICE: $28.45  

Binding Type: Paperback
Published: January 1971
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Annotation: A dictionary? No, this is really an astonishing ark filled with beasts from a fabulous zoo far more varied and entertaining than anything from ordinary natural history. From Abaia and Abath to Ziz and Zu, from the microscopic Gigelorum that nests in a mite's ear to the giant serpent Jormungandor who encircles the whole globe, there are beasts from every corner of man's imagination. Among the six hundred entries are some which are full-scale essays in their own right, as on Phoenix or Giants; and just in case it seems as though the authors dreamt up the entire book, there is a detailed list of books for the would-be hunter in this mythical jungle.
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BISAC Categories:
- Social Science | Folklore & Mythology
- Literary Criticism | Medieval
- History | Europe - Medieval
Dewey: 398.469
Physical Information: 0.51" H x 6.14" W x 9.13" L (0.58 lbs) 168 pages
Features: Bibliography, Illustrated
 
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A dictionary? No, this is really an astonishing ark filled with beasts from a fabulous zoo far more varied and entertaining than anything from ordinary natural history. From 'Abaia' and 'Abath' to 'Ziz' and 'Zu', from the microscopic 'Gigelorum' that nests in a mite's ear to the giant serpent 'Jormungandor' who encircles the whole globe, there are beasts from every corner of man's imagination: the light-hearted 'Fearsome Critters' of lumberjack tales find a place alongside the 'Sirrush' of Babylon and the'Winged Bulls' of Assyria. Some of the fabulous beasts turn out to be real creatures in disguise - a Cameleopard is a kind of glamourised giraffe -while others are almost, but not quite, human. Among the six hundred entries are some which are full-scale essays in their own right, as on 'Phoenix' or 'Giants'; and just in case it seems as though the authors dreamt up the entire book, there is a detailed list of books for the would-be hunter in this mythical jungle.

Contributor Bio(s): Barber, Richard: - Richard Barber has published widely on medieval history. The Knight and Chivalry won the 1971 Somerset Maugham Award. His other major interest is historical biography with books on Henry Plantagenet and the Black Prince. His most recent book is Edward III and the Triumph of England: The Battle of Crécy and the Order of the Garter.
 
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