Dragons, Wyverns and Serpents: Myths and Legends

Description

We’ve all grown up with stories of magical dragons and mythical winged creatures. This thoroughly entertaining collection of stories draws on such tales from all over the world; from ancient Greece and Egypt, to 14th century China to France, Estonia, Ireland, Wales and beyond.

Dragons, Wyverns and Serpents: Myths and Legends is part of the Macmillan Collector’s Library; a series of stunning, pocket-sized classics bound in real cloth with gold foiled edges and ribbon markers. These beautiful books make perfect gifts or a treat for any book lover.

Many tales relate stories of bravery and ingenuity against a seemingly indomitable and terrifying creature; there’s George and the Dragon from England and the famous Norse Myth of Fafnir. Some (but not many!) creatures are benevolent, for example the sea serpent in the Egyptian Tale of the Shipwrecked Soldier.

Each retelling contributes to a fascinating and lively overview of how mythical creatures are represented through time and across the globe.

Binding Type: Hardcover
Author: Jean Menzies
Published: 10/01/2024
Publisher: MacMillan Collector’s Library
ISBN: 9781035031627
Pages: 224
Weight: 0.30lbs
Size: 0.70″ H x 6.00″ L x 3.70″ W

About the Author
Jean Menzies holds a PhD in ancient history and is the prize-winning author of two children’s books, Greek Myths and Egyptian Myths. She also publishes fantasy fiction under the name Jean Z. Menzies. A classics enthusiast through and through, Jean produces the podcast That’s Ancient History, which explores antiquity, from its history to its place in today’s world, and she hosts her long-running YouTube channel Bookish Thoughts.