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Zusatztext Because of its sheer range in space, time and coverage, Fantastic Creatures in Mythology and Folklore will be the definitive work on its subject for the foreseeable future. Informationen zum Autor Juliette Wood is Associate Lecturer at Cardiff University, UK. She is the author of numerous books, including Legends of Chivalry: Medieval Myth (2000) and The Eternal Chalice: The Enduring Myth of the Holy Grail (2008) . Klappentext The first book to explore mythical beasts in history and how these fantastical creatures are transformed in modern legends and folklore. Explores mythical beasts in history and how these fantastical creatures are transformed in modern legends and folklore. Zusammenfassung Drawing on historical sources, myth and folklore, Fantastic Creatures in Mythology and Folklore explores the roles of fantastical beasts - particularly the unicorn, the mermaid, and the dragon - in a series of thematic chapters organised according to their legendary dwelling place, be this land, sea, or air. Through this original approach, Juliette Wood provides the first study of mythical beasts in history from the medieval period to the present day, providing new insights into the ways these creatures continue to define our constantly changing relationship to both real and imagined worlds. It places particular emphasis on the role of the internet, computer games, and the cyberspace community, and in doing so, demonstrates that the core medieval myth surrounding these creatures remains static within the ever-increasing arena of mass marketing and the internet.This is a vital resource for undergraduates studying fantastic creatures in history, literature and media studies. Inhaltsverzeichnis AcknowledgementsNote on Translation and SourcesList of Illustrations Introduction1. When Unicorns Walked the Earth: A Brief History of the Unicorn and its Fellows 2. Lingering in Sea Caves: The World of the Mermaid 3. Things with Wings: The Creatures of the Air 4. The Age-old Scourge: Dragons and Monstrous SerpentsConclusionBibliographyIndex...
