Since the Bronze Age, people have been fascinated, enchanted and even frightened by tales of mystical dragons. With this book, you will unravel the history and mystery behind these serpentine beasts with folklore, mythology and poetry from every tradition in the world. From the Slavic, Zmey Gorynych, bearing its three fire-breathing heads, to J.R.R. Tolkien's, Smaug, who laid entire towns to waste, the thrilling stories surrounding these fierce monsters are sure to captivate anyone who has ever dreamed of running into one during his or her travels. Whether you're interested in exploring the history and culture or just want to learn more about your favourite types of dragons, the legendary tales in this book will transport you to a time when these mythical creatures ruled the land, sea and sky. Complete with hundreds of imaginative illustrations, DRAGONS reveals the magnificent beauty of these mesmerising creatures as well as their terrifying power over civilisations.
ArbetstitelDragons - the myths, legends, and lore
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Publiceringsdatum2013-09-18 00:00:00
FörfattareDoug Niles
Kort BeskrivningSince the Bronze Age, people have been fascinated, enchanted and even frightened by tales of mystical dragons. With this book, you will unravel the history and mystery behind these serpentine beasts with folklore, mythology and poetry from every tradition in the world. From the Slavic, Zmey Gorynych, bearing its three fire-breathing heads, to J.R.R. Tolkien's, Smaug, who laid entire towns to waste
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