Overview
This thought-provoking essay explores the nature of mythical and fantastic creatures and their place in our imagination and culture. Richter provides insightful commentary on the origins and meanings of various mythological beasts, from dragons and griffins to unicorns and mermaids. A fascinating read for fans of mythology and folklore.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
