People have always been scared of the unknown. Since ancient times man has invented strange creatures to populate unexplored or uninhabited areas. Monsters of Myth and Legend describes the results of active imaginations which have been used to scare children for generations. Illustrated throughout with stunning, full-colour artworks, each of the 45 mythical monster features includes easy-to-follow text, maps and information boxes describing the background to the myth that created the monster. With examples drawn from ancient legends and modern folklore, this engaging and accessible volume reveals the spectacular world of some of mankind's most sensational and truly 'monstrous' creations.