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Mythical Creatures and Magical Beasts: An Illustrated Book of Monsters from Timeless Folktales, Folklore and Mythology: Volume 1 (Legendary Lores) Paperback – September 1, 2021

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What made Athena furious with a local weaver that she transformed her into Greek mythology’s first spider woman, Arachne?

What is the tall tale behind Filipino folklore’s sea serpent Bakunawa, who flies through the night skies devouring moons?

What is the symbolism behind French folktale’s infamous night rider, Cheval Mallet?

We have all been exposed to a mythological beast in one form or another. Whether it is the three headed guard dog Fluffy in J.K. Rowling’s Harry Potter series, or even the story of Smaug in J.R.R. Tolkien’s Middle Earth in The Hobbit; all these pop culture mythical creatures have a deep connection to the mythologies and folktales of ancient cultures.

Where did they come from? What relevance do they serve in mythology? Why are some so obscure, while others become pop-culture enigmas? Get the answer to these questions, and learn about beasts from different world cultures.

Folklorist Zayden Stone dives deep into the stories of these magical beasts and provides

a fictional anecdote,
a retelling of the original myths,
an analysis of the symbolism and relevance of the creatures,
and then pairs it with some beautiful black and white illustrations reimagined by artist Herdhian.

In the Mythical Creatures and Mythological Beasts book, the illustrated guide takes you through six themes that have been specifically chosen since they are consistent across cultures. The categories include:

arthropods for insects, crustaceans, and arachnids;
avian for birds;
canines for wolves and dogs;
serpents for snakes and dragons;
ungulates for hooved animals like horses and cows; and
aquatic for water dwelling beasts.

Presenting the creatures in categories makes it easier to see what the beasts have in common. You will find some overlapping themes across ancient cultures that point to universal ideas in how humans perceive the world.

If you wonder where your favorite creature is, you will probably find them within these pages, even if they do not have their own chapter. For example, the ever-popular Pegasus can be found in the tale of the Gorgon sisters. He also had a half-brother, Arion, who features in the ungulates section. There is also a brilliant white-winged horse from Islamic tradition which may sound very familiar to Pegasus as well.

If you have a love for the myths and want to learn about the unique beasts that dwell within them, this book is a great way to do it. Not only will you learn about ones you may have never heard of, but you will also be able to draw parallels between cultures and see how they interpreted their surroundings through stories of mythical creatures and magical beasts.

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The First Book in the Legendary Lores Series

As a child, Zayden Stone watched his friends play with action figurines, while he was swallowed up by the world of mythology. He let the stories of ancient cultures transport him to an imaginary world where magical beasts roamed the planet freely. It has been a life long dream of Zayden’s to combine all the creatures that he has grown up reading about, into a comprehensive illustrated guide for others. This book is an ode to his own childhood and dedicated to all those fascinated by ancient tales, and the creatures that dwell within.

This is Zayden's first book in his Legendary Lores series and plans to continue to write stories about myths and folklores from ancient cultures. Stay tuned for Volume 2 of this book coming out in November. Other books in the Legendary Lores series to be expected in 2022!

Themes in the Book

The book is divided into six sections based on themes. This includes:

arthropods, aviary beasts, canines, serpents, ungulates and aquatic creatures!

Some of the Creatures You Will Meet in this Book


Japan's Arthropod Folklore Tsuchigumo This crawling apparition of Japan's folklore was named after a derogatory term often used for local tribes folk. But where do these shapeshifters dwell? Learn about arthropods across different world cultures like the Tsuchigumo!	Hindu Myth's Aviary Beast Jatayu Often known as the King of Eagles and Vultures, this Hindu mythical beast died protecting a goddess. Do you know which one? Learn about different aviary based beats like Jatayu from different world mythologies!	Norse Mythology's Canine Fenrir Bound in chains by the Gods, do you know which famous Norse God of mischief, Fenrir is the son of? Find out about all sorts of canine creatures from around the world!	Greek Myth's Serpentine Typhon Mythology's Father of Monsters fathered some of the most dangerous monsters of Greek myths. Do you know which ones? Gain insight into the most common theme - the serpent - across different ancient cultures.

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Available in Paperback! You can get a physical paperback version of this book!	Available on Kindle! Never forget where you paused your read with the Kindle version of this book!	Book Interior! Each chapter comes with an illustration, short fictional story, non fictional retelling and an analysis.

Thank You!

Thank you for your interest in this book! I hope you enjoy reading it as much as I loved writing it. I have many other books planned for the Legendary Lores series, so make sure to stay tuned!

This book is dedicated to all those wide-eyed and ever curious souls. I hope I can provide you an addition to your love for lore., and I hope this book brings you the same joy that other books in my childhood brought me. I hope your piqued interest allows these timeless tales to live on forever.

Stay curious...always!

- Zayden Stone

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ASIN ‏ : ‎ B09F14PYM7
Publisher ‏ : ‎ Independently published (September 1, 2021)
Language ‏ : ‎ English
Paperback ‏ : ‎ 186 pages
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 979-8459684599
Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 1 pounds
Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 6 x 0.42 x 9 inches

Best Sellers Rank: #611,113 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
- #235 in Mythology & Folklore Encyclopedias
- #622 in Mythology (Books)
- #1,336 in Folklore & Mythology Studies

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Zayden Stone is a self proclaimed folklorist. As a child, he was mesmerized by the world of mythology. He let the stories of ancient cultures transport him to imaginary worlds. He would often re-imagine these stories. It has been a life long dream of Zayden’s to combine all the myths that he has grown up reading about, into a comprehensive series.

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Cyndy

Well researched Overview

Reviewed in the United States on January 13, 2024

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This well researched book serves as a great introduction to a wide array of beasts. The illustrations are soulful interpretations that add depth to the creative stories that accompany each beast. A good read.

Reviewed in the United States on December 8, 2022

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It's worth what you pay if you love around the word stories

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Great Little Resource

Reviewed in the United States on January 30, 2022

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This is a terrific resource on the Subject. Great illustrations and interesting tidbits about each entry. Just wish it was in one volume

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Decent and Informative

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This short read was something I’ve had on my list for ages, and while I count it as an average read, I am still glad I finally got to it. In this mythology book, Mr. Stone recounts several lesser known creatures and beasts, categorized by type- such as aquatic creatures or winged creatures or arachnids. While it was standard for mythology books, I found something a bit different in this particular rendition by Mr. Stone- there were a lot of creatures I had never heard of, and he managed to keep a great mixture of different cultures. I was expecting the usual Greek or Egyptian or Norse mythology, but this book threw in plenty of Hindu and French mythology as well, something that caught my eye. French mythology and folklore in particular is something that is rarely spoken of, and I was pleased to see it given some attention here. I found myself making notes of creatures I wanted to research further for my own writing.

My only complaints about this book ended up being in a handful of editing errors I spotted. There really isn’t anything inherently wrong with the information itself, as far as I know, and it was a nice educational read. I would recommend it to anyone who wants to learn a bit more about mythology, to read a creature here or there in slow moments of their day. It’s a decent, easy read, and may introduce you to a thing or two you didn’t know about.

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Cayla

Great little overview

Reviewed in the United States on January 9, 2024

Starting a research project and this was a perfect way to "wet my feet" so to speak. The information is very useful, concise, well written and informative. I'll be keeping this one around for future reference!

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D Mason

A fun book for kids and adults alike.

Reviewed in the United States on September 5, 2021

Quite a captivating book that is full of interesting creatures and monsters from myths and lore. I had only heard of a few of them so they captured my attention immediately. The detailed drawings are black outlines so that they can be colored in if desired, but they also help to get the concept of what the creatures might have looked like. A fun book for kids and adults alike.

I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.

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ula

Good book

Reviewed in the United States on September 5, 2021

O enjoy myths and mythical creates are big part of them. Their are interesting and present in pop culture. Enjoyable read

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Matthew like wiegand

very short chaters and a lot of secontse they waste a lot of space

Reviewed in the United States on September 18, 2021

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all the info in this book can be read online in less time and more detale

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My kid and I have been reading about mythical beasts and folklores across the world, so I thought this book (and the series) would be the perfect continuation of our reading adventures.

I have never been more wrong in my life.

There's a MAJOR typo on the back cover page. The first page of the Introduction has multiple grammatical errors, spacing issues (double spaces where there should be just one), and other items that make it clear that no editor or reviewer has gone near the text.

Add to this laundry list the most unforgivable offense: they've got the facts of the mythology wrong. For example, Garuda is named as a "kite". He's a demi-god, revered in Hindu mythology.

Yes, I realize that these are stories handed down (most often verbally) through generations, but there have to be overarching "facts" (or let's call them commonalities) that remain constant. Calling Garuda a kite is tantamount to calling Medusa a wig or Maui a fishhook.

I usually do not leave such detailed negative reviews, but I thought I should chime in here because there are multiple 4 and 5 star reviews that make no sense knowing what I know now.

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A few extra unfamiliar myths made this special.

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on January 23, 2024

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Bought as a gift for my 20yr old who is loving this book, finding some new information that they knew little of beforehand. Recommended.

Elsa

A treasure to any mythology lover.

Reviewed in India on October 1, 2021

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A treasure to any mythology lover. This book presents a well researched and detailed tale or re-telling of the creatures and magical beasts you often find in mythological tales and fantasies. The author Zayden Stone is a self proclaimed folklorist, who has put together his dream and hard work into the pages of this book.

It’s a collection of the fantastical creatures in myths, folktales, and legends, from around the world, covering Greek mythology, Hindu mythology, Islamic mythology, Norse mythology and many more. It will be an absolutely exciting read to anyone, because you will meet at least one familiar creature/ beast.

"We have seen that creatures and gods represent the duality of human nature.." "The majority of the stories that have been recorded have something to say about human behavior, highlighting what is virtuous and what is a vice or folly".

I’m not a mythology reader, but still I found this book informative and intriguing at the same time. I had recently visited the Jatayu Tourism center in Kerala (India), which is the largest bird sculpture in the world, and I always wanted to know more about the legend of Jatayu, especially after the visit and this book brilliantly gave me everything I was looking for. A great piece of art, which will be an even greater addition to history and literature.

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Wendy MoonlitCreek

Absolutely amazing

Reviewed in Germany on September 4, 2021

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Oh, I loved this book!!! From page one you can tell how much care and love has been poured into the pages of this book! The selection of Mythical Creatures is outstanding and the author has a real talent to tell their stories. One of my favourite parts, as a teacher, is the extensive reference section and the note by the author to be aware of the limitations of a book about folklore. Loved it!!

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Sarah Hutchins

Great book, very interesting and clear

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on April 26, 2023

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I have written a review on the other book in this series and did not realise I did book 2 first in my review. They are great books, very clear and the illustrations are great. If you are interested in the creatures of myth and folklore I recommend these books.

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