Publisher's Synopsis
Mythical Monsters is a book written by Charles Gould that explores various mythical creatures from different cultures and traditions around the world. The book is divided into chapters, each focusing on a specific type of creature, such as dragons, unicorns, mermaids, and werewolves. The author provides detailed descriptions of each creature's appearance, behavior, and origins, as well as their significance in their respective cultures. The book also includes illustrations and photographs of various depictions of these creatures throughout history, from ancient artwork to modern-day representations in movies and literature. In addition to exploring the mythology behind these creatures, the book also delves into the psychological and cultural significance of mythical monsters. Gould examines why humans have created these creatures and what they represent in our collective consciousness. Overall, Mythical Monsters is an informative and engaging read for anyone interested in mythology, folklore, and the human imagination.1884. This book was written approximately twenty-five years after Darwin published �������Origin of the Species.������� Gould attempts to examine the connection between animals of various lands, ages and cultures, as well as the actual evidence of their existence. Contents: on some remarkable animal forms; extinction of species; antiquity of man; deluge not a myth; on the translation of myths between the Old and New World; the dragon; Chinese dragon; Japanese dragon; sea serpent; unicorn; Chinese phoenix.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
