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Dragons Around the World

by Sally Nicholls

Dragons across myths and cultures

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Dragons across myths and cultures

Dragons Around the World gathers dragon-like beings from a range of cultural traditions, from China’s Long and Japan’s Ryujin to Greece’s many-headed Hydra and the Drac associated with St. Jordi. Brief accounts of well-known myths sit alongside details drawn from historical sources, giving the book the shape of an illustrated reference as well as a survey of legendary creatures. A closing section connects dragons to museum objects and their cultural origins. Sally Nicholls draws on British Library cultural archives and her travels, while Maria Francesca Melis provides the illustrations.

Good fit for readers who enjoy

  • Children interested in dragons and mythological creatures.
  • Young readers curious about how legendary beings vary across cultures.
  • Families seeking an illustrated reference about myths and folklore.

Themes

Dragons in world mythologyCultural traditions and folkloreHistorical sources and museum objects

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Book overview

Many cultures tell stories about dragon-like creatures--some are fearsome and others are surprisingly friendly. This gloriously illustrated compendium celebrates them all!

Featuring snappy summaries of famous myths and surprising facts drawn from historical sources, Dragons Around the World is the ultimate reference book for dragon fans the world over.

Discover China's lucky Long dragon and Japan's pearl-clasping Ryujin, among other super serpents including the many-headed Hydra from ancient Greece and St. Jordi's fearsome match, Drac.

Author Sally Nicholls has drawn research from the British Library's extensive cultural archives and her own intrepid travels to write about a global cast of dragons from a range of cultures and locations. A showcase at the back of the book traces each dragon's cultural origins through museum objects featuring dragons. Brought to life through the exquisite illustrations of Maria Francesca Melis, this book is a must-have for fans of dragons and mythology.

For ages 7+

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