"Explores the mythical and historical backgrounds of dragons, both in the East and the West"--Provided by publisher.

"Explores the mythical and historical backgrounds of mermaids including th Sirens, shape-lifters, Tritons, and the rusalka"--Provided by publisher.

"Explores the mythical and historical backgrounds of unicorns including winged horses such as Pegasus, the karkadan of India, the Syrian dajja, the Tibetan windhorse, and the Chinese qilin"--Provided by publisher.

"Fairies are classic fairy tale creatures with a rich history in literature and the oral tradition. Through exploring fables about fairies from around the world, this book gives an intimate study of what fairies are and how they have developed over generations of storytelling"--Provided by the publisher.

Leprechauns are part of Ireland's mysterious fairy folk. Through centuries of history and storytelling, they have evolved into today's modern leprechauns. This book explores the history of leprechauns through the fairy tales and legends that created them, as well as discusses their place in today's society and whether or not they ever truly existed.

Ogres are harrowing creatures with roots in European storytelling. They have evolved through various tales from around the world. Today, they appear in timeless movies and role-playing games. This book discusses the history of ogres, the fables that defined them, and their place in society today.

"In recent times, people have become fascinated with ideas of the walking dead, or zombies. Zombie culture has been around for many years, however, and only recently has a rise in interest taken much of popular culture by storm. This book unravels the history of zombie lore, examines variations between different cultures around the world, and explores how they continue to excite the imagination today"--Provided by the publisher.

There are many creatures that inspire folklore. Some have existed for thousands of years, while others are more recent incarnations. Among the most enduring creatures of the past are demons. These creatures are as old as the Jewish faith, perhaps older, and hold a special place in the lives of humans. This book delves into the oldest demon folktales, explores the ways different cultures have experienced demons, and examines how demons are treated...

When one thinks of ancient Egypt, one may also think of the intricate way these ancient people buried their dead. Mummification was used in other ways prior to the Egyptians, but their style has made the Egyptians of the past famous. However, in more modern times, mummies have been made into monstrous creatures, brought back to life to haunt, torment, and torture. This book explores the real-life accounts of mummy history, discusses mummy myths across...

Since ancient times, the mystical and magical have inspired countless stories of men and women wielding special powers. Among these are wizards, humans with immense magical ability. Related to witches, these beings have been shrouded in their own folktales and fairy stories. Some wizards are said to be good, while others are bad. Today, the most well known contemporary wizard is Harry Potter, the fictitious hero of J. K. Rowling's imaginative series....