Encyclopedia of Mythical Creatures - Greek...

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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.

Über den Autor

Ziggy Quinete is a writer, journalist, and founder of the Gargoyle Collective - a consortium of artists dedicated to preserving and reimagining the myths that shape human history. His ongoing series, Mythology and Folklore: The Mythical Creatures Collection, is an ambitious exploration of the legendary beasts, spirits, and primal forces that haunt the world's oldest stories. From Norse giants to Roman chimeras, from global dragons to Celtic fae, Ziggy's work blends scholarly rigor with evocative storytelling and striking visual art, creating immersive bestiaries for readers, artists, and dreamers alike. Each volume is both a portal to the past and an invitation to rediscover the imagination that built civilizations.

Erscheinungsjahr:	2025
Genre:	Importe , Märchen & Sagen
Rubrik:	Belletristik
Medium:	Buch
ISBN-13:	9786598718886
ISBN-10:	6598718880
Sprache:	Englisch
Einband:	Gebunden
Autor:	Quinete, Ziggy
Hersteller:	Gargoyle Collective
Verantwortliche Person für die EU:	Libri GmbH, Europaallee 1, D-36244 Bad Hersfeld, gpsr@libri.de
Maße:	286 x 221 x 16 mm
Von/Mit:	Ziggy Quinete
Erscheinungsdatum:	18.07.2025
Gewicht:	0,954 kg