Beasts of the Ancient World : A Kids' Guide to Mythical Creatures, from the Sphinx to the Minotaur, Dragons to Baku

Author: Ward, Marchella, Orlando, Asia

Mysteries, the supernatural, monsters & mythological beings (Childrens/Teenage)

Published on 7 September 2023 by Dorling Kindersley Ltd (DK Children) in the United Kingdom.

Hardback | 144 pages
285 x 236 x 17 | 886g

Uncover tales of ancient beasts, in this beautiful anthology of mythologiesThis book introduces children to the thrilling mythological beasts from ancient civilisations. Discover 23 stories accompanied by beautiful, colourful illustrations. Through the incredible storytelling you can learn about fantastic creatures such as the Japanese baku, which had the power to devour nightmares, the wise Egyptian Sphinx, and the fearsome Minotaur who went head-to-head with Theseus in Greek mythology. Featured pages highlight amazing real-life photos of objects, showing how each beast was represented in art.

A perfect, global introduction to the most fascinating stories about legendary creatures from ancient history.