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Encyclopedia of Mythical Creatures - Greek and Roman Mythology: An Illustrated Bestiary of Legendary Beasts, Monsters & Spirits from Ancient Worlds. - Couverture souple

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Quinete, Ziggy

 
9786598718893: Encyclopedia of Mythical Creatures - Greek and Roman Mythology: An Illustrated Bestiary of Legendary Beasts, Monsters & Spirits from Ancient Worlds.
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ISBN 10 : 6598718899 ISBN 13 : 9786598718893
Editeur : Gargoyle Collective, 2025

Synopsis

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.

Perfect for fans of Rick Riordan, Madeline Miller, H.P. Lovecraft, Dungeons & Dragons, and myth-based storytelling, The Mythological Creatures Collection: Greek & Roman Volume is a must-have for anyone seeking authentic lore, rich worldbuilding, and ancient inspiration.

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À propos de l'auteur

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.

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Éditeur
Gargoyle Collective
Date d'édition
2025
Langue
anglais
ISBN 10 
6598718899
ISBN 13 
9786598718893
Reliure
Broché
Illustrateur
Watanabe Satoshi
Nombre de pages
180
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